larger super sports bikes

[bigdom86]

hi all

doing DAS soon and having a think of bikes i would like to buy after.

i currently have a cbr 125 and have rode a gsxr600 and a cbf650 both which were nice but i much prefer the super sports look and riding position.

i am quite big, 6ft2 and around 19stone (not fat )

i like the look of the r6 or cbr600, i dont like the look of the gsxr but the riding position was nice and you feel you are "in" the bike rather than "on" it.

it seems that the never versions of the r6 and cbr600 and 600rr have been made more slim and shorter in length, probably so more race orientated.

maybe a bit of a stupid question but what year were these bikes bigger, ie wider and longer?

or maybe i should be looking into r1 or cbr1000 territory?

[Howling TerrorOutOfOffice]

https://cycle-ergo.com/

You may prefer the look of the position but you may not like it.

Depends how many hours a day you'll ride it and your core strength.
I suspect you can add bar risers so some, and brackets to drop the pegs.

If you're the bloke who recently locked up the front on a 125 then maybe choose ABS.
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[MarJay]

You should absolutely not be looking at 1000cc sportsbikes. For starters they are nearly as small as their 600 brethren.

If I were you I'd be looking at older 600s or perhaps sports tourers like the VFR800. There's a reason why tall people tend to go for giant trailies/adventure bikes these days.

That's not even considering the unsuitability of a 1000cc sportsbike for a new rider.
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[bigdom86]

currently just use for commuting, central london commute around 1 hour, soon to be commuting on m25, a13 etc so want something with presence and size, comfort not too much of a concern as will be riding 1hour to 1hour 20mins maximum a day and i have been fine on my tiny cbr125

oh yes that was me who locked up, only happened the one time in my past 12 months of commuting, but will be looking at abs definitely

what year was the cbr600 and r6 bigger? i dont really like the look of the vfr, sounds stupid but i prefer look over comfort. maybe get the gsxr600 as when i rode that it was a mix of both comfort and looks i guess

[bigdom86]

that ergo program is cool cheers

[Howling TerrorOutOfOffice]

ABS bikes will limit you to recent models.

Use that link and compare riding positions of the bikes you are interested in.
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[bigdom86]

i dont mind buying an older model without ABS and just learn to ride better (although was only the once but once is enough), if the older models are slightly bigger,

the r6 and cbr600 riding position looks fine to me, as does the gsxr600 which was comfortable when i went for a ride on one

[talkToTheHat]

I found the riding position of a 98 r1 pretty comfortable, but the bike was a wild thing that beat me up. Fun, but I couldn't live with it. VFR felt similar, perhaps the bars were a bit closer, but something was different and I had a lot of wrist pain quite quickly. Shame as it was a sublimely smooth and fast bike I could have otherwise lived with. I'm 6 foot with short legs for my height.

There's a divergence in sports bikes between comfortable road bikes and hardcore track focussed things. The R6 I tried was less suited to the roads than the R1, very high seat, much contortion required and fiddly around town. If you want a mental thing then by all means get something that's very track focussed. Just be prepared to suffer if you use it for long trips or round town.
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[Kal]

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[Rogerborg]

If at all possible I'd encourage you to do an extended test ride of your candidates on your daily commute. You're going to get a brief rush from riding any new bike that might lead you to ignore ergonomic issues that will become a chore day after day.

That said, plenty of folk do crunch themselves up on sportsbikes so feel free to ignore my ow-my-back geezerism.
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[Wonko The Sane]

I'm 6'1 and ride a ZZR600 which gives me a fairly upright position with the whole of me rocked forward slightly, I can bend my elbows and tuck in if I wish.

I used to find my legs a bit cramped (I have a 34inch inside leg) but got used to it.

It is possible to fit adjustable foot pegs to gain a little more space.

I'd say find a bike you enjoy riding, doesn't matter what it looks like when you're on it does it? :p
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[Kal]

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Buy based solely on performance and handling, nothing else is important.

[Copycat73]

[redeem ouzzer]

Bikes are toys. If you want comfort and practicality get a car.

[Kal]

You probably only ride in the sunshine....

......not that I'm judging you....
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[Copycat73]

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[P.]

He does have a point. Bikes are supposed to be exciting. Cars are comfortable vehicles. Bikes are for getting your kicks or getting through traffic.

I did an R1 through Spain and it was exceptional through mountains, motorways and dirt paths. Black forest would be a walk in the park.

[Copycat73]

[stevo as b4]

I'm a bit meh though these days with the whole biking holiday/touring is an adventure and a challenge. The trip around Spain would have still been fun in a boring old estate car loaded with your mates. Its always going to be about the trip/scenery and experiences along the way, not what mode of transport you use to get there.

You don't even need a motorbike to tour Spain for example , it could be done on a pushbike and again it would be all about the laughs and experience and being with your mates in a different environment than any real challenge of how you get around.

[Kal]

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