Recommend a bike for a tall rider

vulture · Derestricted Danger Joined: 09 Jul 2004 Karma :

I'm looking at getting a bike as soon as I pass my DA. The problem is I don't feel too comfortable on most bikes as I have long legs. The bike I feel most comfortable with is the V-Strom, but unfortunately its a little out of my price range for a first bike.

Can anyone recommend a similar kind of bike for a beginner?

Cheers

Vult

stryker · Brolly Dolly Joined: 30 Aug 2004 Karma :

I'm 6 foot 3" ish and am comfortable on my FZR600. Many sports bikes have you stretched out I guess. Is this because you don't want to look like your on one of those mini-moto? or because you cant fit your legs behind the tank/or fairings?

vulture · Derestricted Danger Joined: 09 Jul 2004 Karma :

It just feels very uncomfortable - like my legs are about to kick into my chest. Now the V-Strom I like very much and would buy it if it wasn't my first bike.

Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

All the cool traillie things that us shortarses can't fit on. Thumbs Up

Have you got a genre of bike you're looking for, eg. a sports, a commuter, a cruiser... ?

vulture · Derestricted Danger Joined: 09 Jul 2004 Karma :

I'm looking at a tourer, or a cross between a tourer and a sports. Oh, as since its my first big bike, something that won't wrap me around the lampost!!!

Mister James · I want to believe! Joined: 10 Aug 2004 Karma :

I've recently bought a brand new '04 model Fazer 600. I'm 6'1, 15st4, and it's supremely comfortable, very relaxed riding position, while you can still tuck behind the screen if you fancy a bit of M'way riding. It's an absolute beauty, I feel a lot safer and more in control than I did on my death 'ped.

Apparantly the previous model was an even better all rounder, so a 2nd hand model is quite possibly a better choice, I just like the styling of the new version, and the support of buying new from a dealer.

Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

TDM850? Although possibly a little large in the engine area for someone with little experience.

All the best

Keith
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CBRPETER · Scooby Slapper Joined: 29 Sep 2004 Karma :

i think the biggest 250 sports bike ive seen is a NSR 250, but im only looking at 250's.
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NickD · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Aug 2004 Karma :

The TDR 250 is pretty tall, brilliant little motor and excellent for wheelies. Thumbs Up

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CBRPETER · Scooby Slapper Joined: 29 Sep 2004 Karma :

when ive gotten on small bikes before i have trouble even changing gears im that tight, not too mention i have big feet which makes it even harder to change gears. i dont know vulture but it is very uncomfortable to be cramped on a bike. When i got on my uncles GSXR 750 it was the perfect size!!, i think thats gunna be my second bike, anyway this thread isnt about me, Embarassed

https://www.motorbikes.be/en/ - go here, it may be of help, maybe not, it has all the specifications of bikes, incl. height, weight etc.
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bikedudextrm · Traffic Copper Joined: 16 Oct 2003 Karma :

These bike's are pretty large:

Honda African twin.
Cagiva elephant (ducati motor).
Aprilia pegaso.

That's if you like those sort of bikes, and looking on ebay they can be picked up fairly cheap.
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Gazdaman · I did a trackday!!! Joined: 12 Aug 2004 Karma :

Damn, I was going to say an africa twin.

The vfr 800 is a nice size, so is it safe to assume the 400 is aswell?

Gaz