CBR400 Vs 6ft3

jay12329 · Dr. Evil Joined: 02 May 2003 Karma :

I'm looking at for a new bike, like the look of a cbr 400 for insurance reasons. Other option is a hornet 600 with another 50% for tpf+T.
In this months ride mag there was a thing saying the cbr is a bit small but people under 6foot rarely complain, does that mean I will have trouble with trying to wrap my long legs around her?
thanks
J

Scotty · Scooter Boi Joined: 31 Jul 2002 Karma :

I wouldn't imagine so mate.

Just make sure you have short legs and a long body Laughing

But if i was you, go sit on a few and play about, see what you think... Then you'll know for sure if its suited to yourself.

no ones opinions here can decided for yourself.
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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Give Craig a PM, he's tallish and seemed to quite like the cbr4 for comfort.

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jay12329 · Dr. Evil Joined: 02 May 2003 Karma :

Trying them is the problem, i haven’t been able to find a cbr400 in my area to try. And I have got long limbs!
Thanks for the advice anyway
J

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jay12329 · Dr. Evil Joined: 02 May 2003 Karma :

Thanks i've seant him a message asking him how he found the ikkle bike.
As for his dick, if he does indeed have a large one, can he advise how not to leave a dint in the tank?!
J

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kev · I Hump Things Joined: 07 Oct 2002 Karma :

im over 6 foot and i rode vipers cbr 400 ok, infact it was so ok she got scared and nearly cryed
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jay12329 · Dr. Evil Joined: 02 May 2003 Karma :

Vipers CBr is the one I was seriously considering!
If I can get a loan that is.
J

kev · I Hump Things Joined: 07 Oct 2002 Karma :

its a sweet bike go for it
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jay12329 · Dr. Evil Joined: 02 May 2003 Karma :

Its eather that one or a v.nice yellow Hornet 600 i've seen at honda today. It seams i have a thing for yellow hondas!!!
J

kev · I Hump Things Joined: 07 Oct 2002 Karma :

get vipers one you will knoiw the history of it
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jay12329 · Dr. Evil Joined: 02 May 2003 Karma :

Yeah its been kained by you lot! :D
J

Stew · Posted: 11:27 - 27 Jun 2003 Post subject:

I'm 6'2" and used to ride an NC30, never really struggle with comfort evn over longer distances its just that I used to make the bike look extra small (Ropehead told me i off the NC30 as if it were a minimoto Embarassed

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The CBR has a slightly different riding position (can't remember exactly how different, think the pegs were slightly further back?) but overall size is very similar and you should manage okay at 6'3".

Having said that different people must bend in different ways as some people (of about 5'10") say that the VFR makes wrists ache, which was never really a problem I suffered with either, perhaps I just didnt ride my bike enough or something.
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Deano · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 Feb 2003 Karma :

Jeeeese! this thread is amusing.
it made laugh reading that Kev nearly made V cry on her own bike Laughing

that is sooo funny, sorry V if that is cruel Sad

. And Jay your mate better grip the tank hard with his knees or get some extra thick tank foam! Wink

And in general I find the NC quite confortable and im 6ft but everyone know and then I do suffer a little from acheing wrist but never get it if I moving around on the bike though.
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jay12329 · Dr. Evil Joined: 02 May 2003 Karma :

After speeking to craig and working out that i cant quite afford a 23year old, blonde, sweedish, masus to ride with me 24/7 6ft3 wins.
Hornets are still a nice bike arnt they?!
J

kev · I Hump Things Joined: 07 Oct 2002 Karma :

you would be fine on a cbr 400. thing with craig is his les are really long but if your just generally tall you will be fine
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Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

Get a go on one and see how it feels. Everyone's different.