CBR600RR/R6 for big guy?

[Biker101]

Does anyone own the above who is 6'2" and weighs in at 14/15 stone?

I really want one, especially the honda, but every time i see one the rider is always short and stick thin

Any opinions of if they'd be suitable?
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Past: 06 Runner SP50 >>> 01 Varadero XL125 >>> 08 Kwak ER-6f >>> 05 CBR600rr
Present: 99 FZS600 Fazer

[Flip]

Go to a dealers and try them.

[Biker101]

[TomR6]

Well I'm 6' 1 and was on the lighter side of 14 stone earlier this year.

I don't have any problems hustling on mine. Just try and get some test rides, tis the only way you'll know.
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2005 Yamaha R6

[Biker101]

[baldy]

I know your pain.

When i walked into the honda dealer to buy a new blade they said, and i quote "nice bike innit kid? you can only dream"

It wasn't until i pulled 9 grand out of my pocket in fresh £20 notes and said i'll take the red one that he started to treat me as a normal person.

I made sure i got a free helmet and gloves for the little comment he made.

[johnsmith222]

[Cptn. Awesome]

[flamy]

nah youll be fine on an R6..
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Current: GSXR 750 K6 Previous: R1, R6, ZXR400, NSR125 Next: Ducati 848 or 999

[Biker101]

[Gazdaman]

You'll fit on either, but you won't look ideally suited. But hey, it's a risk you just have to take. R6 is probably slightly bigger than the rr.

I'm 6' 3" and just under 14stone. But I'm a lanky fucker. Judge for yourself.

https://www.gaz-racing.co.uk/images/trackday_75.JPG

Gaz

[MaybeGuy]

i've got an R6 and to be honest i find it pretty flimsy and small. its comfortable and everything, so no worries there, i just preferred my GSXR. stepping from one to the other is like going from a CG125 to a pedal bike.

then again... i did fit a mini moto
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my GSXR SRAD was perfect for me (6'2, 15st), so i would say have a look at them rather than a CBR or R6.

i got on really well with mine, they crash really well and are cheap to repair, and near enough indestructable.
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Blue_SV650S wrote: it was a sh1te wheelie, but it proves that he can get it up in 3rd and can do angles. In summery, mattsprattuk is a gobby little sh1tebag, dopehead tw4t, but sadly for all of us, he probably isn't THAT full of sh1te!!
Kickstart wrote: Hi I tend to agree with Matt. All the best Keith

[Gazdaman]

Yeah my SRAD fitted me pretty well too come to think of it.

But then that's reknown to be quite a lardy bike, quite a low seat height though.

Well I've posted one photo...

https://www.gaz-racing.co.uk/images/trackday_383.JPG
(Think I was a bit skinnier then, those leathers don't fit me now.)

Gaz

[MaybeGuy]

or maybe a TL1000R? as a SRAD 6-750 is an aquired taste, plus they're also pretty big. TL's look a bit more sporty if your vain and queer.
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Blue_SV650S wrote: it was a sh1te wheelie, but it proves that he can get it up in 3rd and can do angles. In summery, mattsprattuk is a gobby little sh1tebag, dopehead tw4t, but sadly for all of us, he probably isn't THAT full of sh1te!!
Kickstart wrote: Hi I tend to agree with Matt. All the best Keith

[Biker101]

Thanks for the varied replys

I aren't too keen on srads tbh, and i dont think i'm ready for a thou, need something to look forward to

I am going to have to go try them out, i really want the honda, been a dream bike of mine for a long time. But the yamaha is nice too and i could get an older one which would be cheaper.
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Past: 06 Runner SP50 >>> 01 Varadero XL125 >>> 08 Kwak ER-6f >>> 05 CBR600rr
Present: 99 FZS600 Fazer

[Biker101]

Little update for anyone with the same question.

Ive sat on an 03 R6 and an 05 RR.

In my opinion the cbr was a hell of a lot comfier, legs are not as cramped, bars are closer better for reach and seem comfier than the r6. The seat is also a lot better, its better than my er now infact as it is more padded.

So to conclude, i will hopefully be buying an rr, maybe tomorrow if the deal is right
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Past: 06 Runner SP50 >>> 01 Varadero XL125 >>> 08 Kwak ER-6f >>> 05 CBR600rr
Present: 99 FZS600 Fazer

[baldy]