Too big for a 400?

[Fladdem]

I really, really, REALLY want a grey import sports 400, in particular an FZR 400 3TJ, don't know why, I just think they are cool as hell.

I'm 13 stone and 6'4" with a 35" inside leg. I'm well aware these little four hundreds are tiny and all roughly the same. Apart from NC35's and the RVF, which are so cool they are on another level. Would I bee too big? What about the 250 2 strokes? Imagine a similar thing, again it has to be Yamaha for me, the TZR 250 3xv.

I'm used to dwarfing bikes, I am never comfy on any bike I sit on, I'm aware there are taller people out there but I should imagine they fell similar.

This will probably be a pipe dream, as I have just got a Kwak GPZ550 I want to do up and rag around on for a bit before getting something a bit more cooler.

So basically, tall people on small sports bikes, good idea?
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[Fisty]

6`2" and 16 stone here. Rode a zxr400 for 4 years happily.
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[CBRMAN94]

I'd say too big

Got a 4DX (Same as 3TJ except it's uk spec) I'm nearing 6ft and a 30" inside leg and i'd say that it's a little cramped for me. The FZR seems to be the most cramped 400 out there from my point of view but the only way you're gonna find out it to have a sit on one.

You also have the option on the FZR600 too. There is a model that looks like a big 3TJ so that might be more viable

Just to rub salt into your wounds...

https://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/q738/Andrew_Drape/IMAG0111_zps1b91b6d5.jpg

BTW, Had a GPZ500 D7 (2000) Worst bike i've ever had the misfortune of owning and i've had a CG125!
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[temeluchus]

I'm 6'1", 20 stone and ride a monkeybike.
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[Eddie Hitler]

I take it you won't be touring on it? If not, can't see a problem. If you are, I get major cramps after an hour on my 94' FZR600R. A 400 would be torture. 6 2".

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[bladerunner]

Depends on how far you plan on riding it! FZR is small but doable however the rear shock will be on the soft side for you......used to race rgv250's and could do a 50 mile commute to work without issue....actually was nicer to ride than the fzr and most 250's (not uk spec tzr) were better setup as std than the 400's for a heavier rider but wow they feel as thin as a 125 2t and they tend to make you ride flat out all the time!
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[stevo as b4]

I thought not long ago you wanted a competition spec 2stroke supermoto bike? What gives?

[Hetzer]

I'm 6' 6" and was fine on a VFR400 for a year (12 stone at the time). Looked like a gonk though.
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[Fladdem]

[baggylastard]

6'6" 18 and a half stone, rode a zxr400 for a while, seriously hurt after 20 miles.

[CaNsA]

I'm not far off 6ft, after 100 motorway miles my legs start to ache on the zxr400.

100 arse kicking miles my legs are fine.

The zxr400 is the largest/widest of the 400's i think... maybe....

[smithyithy]

6'1", ~12 stone ... CBR400RR NC23 fits fine

[Al]

I have a 4DX/3TJ

5'5 and about 10st, it's a small bike you might look a little silly.
From sitting on other 400's I'd say it might be slightly more roomy then an NC30 but a little smaller then a NC29. Well that's how it felt to me.

https://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/big_al/Riding%20pics/YItuUoGe_zpsb347f615.jpg
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[sabian92]

5'11, 16st, ride a 9HP 125.


You'll be fine

[Fladdem]

Al, is that you on the bike? You look like it was built for you.

Chances are, it will be used down A and B roads, not down he motorway, got nowhere to go. I think most bikes, if just sat still on them would result in pain.

How would it compare to an NSR125, sizewise? I have rode one of them, and although small, I didn't feel too bad on it.

I would like a proper 250 more than a 400, with the lunatic inline four engines but, I don't have that much cash hanging around.

90's bikes were so cool.
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Past:2003 Aprilia RS125, 1982 Kawasaki GPZ550(FREE BIKE!)
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[johnsmith222]

[chickenstrip]

Harrrumph! 6' 2'', old and broken - I'm saying nowt!

[Fladdem]

[Al]

[GeorgeB.]

6ft 4", 17 stone and currently riding on a CB400SF, which I find rather comfy.
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[clancy]

Best bet is to go sit on one mate

I had an RVF 400 nc35 for 3 years, it was very comfortable and nice to ride, im 5.10 and 10 stone, I could tell that if I was any bigger it would probably feel too small. So probably best trying it for yourself and see how yiu feel on one

And yes, the RVF is awesome
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