hi bella......welcome!!
im a shorty too, but (luckily and with much determination) manage the 848...height sorta restricts us on our choices for sure...and its a bummer!
if i was a bit taller, i would have ridden the hypermotard and multistrada by now,
but really really hesitate at the opportunity, would hate to drop a beautiful 'anything' just because i lost my balance or footing....ooucchh!!
glad youre happy with your 696 and good to see ya on the forum!!
cheers
k