Talkback: A tall boy's request

Pagik

30/07/2012 at 14:14

I'm 6' 3", and have found that FZ1's are perfectly comfy.

Hugh G. Rection

30/07/2012 at 14:26

Supermoto? ktm 690smc or aprilia sxv 550, tank range may be a problem though

evil ken evil

30/07/2012 at 14:31

im also 6,3 and to be honest the most comfortable bike i have owned was a ZZR1100

ive had a TDM which was groovy too

Szmolo

30/07/2012 at 15:09

I'm 6' 1" and although not as tall as others, however I have the arms and legs of an orangutan, therefore am comfy on sportsbikes as I don't have to reach very far to the clip-ons. Even on my Daytona 675 I was reasonably upright and comfy.

It all depends though, I say find a few that you like and test ride them. It's nearly impossible to say who will suit what.

MKJ

30/07/2012 at 15:12

Try a BMW HP2 Megamoto; I felt I needed a step ladder to get on when I tried one...

MGPHOPEFUL

30/07/2012 at 15:31

Kawi ZX12R?

Drapes

30/07/2012 at 16:16

I'm 6'4 and i have found that early 2000's superbikes are the best. Iv'e had k2 gsxr 750 and a 2001 rsv r and covered lots of miles with ease. Plenty of road power just get the suspension sorted. Supposedly new r1 fireblade and rc8 are good as they are bigger than dukes and rsv4. Ktm rc8 are brilliant bikes and the bars, rearsets and subframe are all adjustable as standard.

bigralphie

30/07/2012 at 16:29

I think the Aprilia shiver or Dorsoduro is a good choice for tall un,s , I had a dorsoduro and at 6ft4 it was a perfect fit

If you can,t use it abuse it

Imriyr

30/07/2012 at 17:38

A friend of mine who is close to 7' rides an Aprilia Futura. Can't get them new anymore, but they are quite large bikes, and certainly funky and different from the norm.
I am 6'3 myself and I'm very comfortable on my Daytona 675. Although i do have different rearsets, set as far back as possible. But 600 miles in a day is not a problem. The Daytona's seating position is stretched out more than most modern sportsbikes I think.

mobus

30/07/2012 at 18:59

ZX9 possibly?

Luka Husbands

30/07/2012 at 19:00

i'm 6'4 and am very comfortable on my bandit 600 ... daytona 675s are kinda skinny so you may look odd if you're broad. dad's is 6'4 and is fine on his 52 plate GSX-R 1000

Big Doozer

30/07/2012 at 19:05

6-3 and a
R1200GSa is only an adventure bike if you want it to be. seat at full height, handle bar risers and its every bike i ever needed.

Jacko80

30/07/2012 at 19:08

Kawasaki GTR 1400 or ZX 1400.

John Doe 3

30/07/2012 at 19:16

I'm 6'1" with long legs and so far Triumph is the company offering the most spacious bikes. I was more comfortable on my 2009 Triumph Speed Triple then I was on a 2009 BMW K1300GT! So it seems the brits are above the germans in terms of legroom. I've owned and tried many bikes, and really I think the Speed Triple was the most comfortable on long rides, might be worth checking it out. (Oh and yeah it should be fast enough ;)

Rawdon

30/07/2012 at 19:19

I'm 6'5" so in a similar situation. I still ride my zx7r as i've yet to find a sports bike that comes close in comfort.
If you're after a more naked bike then the last of the 955 speed triples are good, but the v Twin Tuono is by far the best thing i've ridden for size.I've tried as many things as I can and everything seems to be getting smaller apart from these, 1200 bandits and all BMW's

mark thompson 3

30/07/2012 at 19:24

I'm 6-4 (all legs) and fit well on my FJR1300 and '07 Tuono. The Tuono did take one adjustment: fitting footpegs that were 25mm lower. Before I felt like a jockey on a thoroughbred, now it's just about right for me. I haven't lost a huge amount of ground clearance either, certainly no problem for street riding or even intermediate track days.

Mitchell Turpin

30/07/2012 at 20:32

I'm 6'4" and have a daytona 675 that fits me reasonably comfortably. It's a tall and narrow bike which suits me perfectly because I am pretty thin but have the long legs. I can move around on the bike with ease when I want to have fun in the twisties or at the track.

josh fidler 3

30/07/2012 at 20:58

I'm 18 and passed my test last year. I also am 6'6 so can sympathize. I ride a fzs600 which i have no problems with comfort wise at all. I've also ridden an 04 r1 and a bandit 600 before. Yes they are a bit cramped but i never have any huge problems with comfort for short distances or sunday rides. I love sportbikes and hope to buy one next year and all i can say is that try rearsets and things like heli bars. you can then try and get a custom fit. If you are determined enough you can ride what you want within reason (no rs250's or vfr 400's for us haha)alot of my mates look at me and say 'Aren't you a bit big for a bike?' all i can say is i love bikes too much to let my height get in the way.

allantheboss

30/07/2012 at 22:04

I'm gearing my pockets up to buy an XJR1300, sank into one today like a marshmallow into a plump boy's mouth. Felt good. Any of you (handsome) tall chaps tried one?

Paul Bunyan

31/07/2012 at 08:30

I am 6'6" and race. The older (pre '09) R1's are not bad. Its what I've got now. Also older (pre '08) CBR1000RR's seem to be comfy too. As far as new bikes, the S1000RR has the most room that I've found for a sport bike.

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