I need a (physically) bigger bike...

Yoshi · Traffic Copper Joined: 05 Jul 2005 Karma :

I've decided that the zxr400 is just too small for me, I've heard it being described as very good for short riders etc and I am 6 foot something. When I sit on my dad's ZX9R it feels much more comfortable, so I think I'm going to have to change it for something a bit more my size.

Engine size is going to have to be similar, although I've no problems with going higher if it can be insured for a similar/lower price.

I'm thinking a trail bike, like Honda XR400 or Suzuki DRZ400? Or a supermoto version of the same? Would be nice to have the ability to go around the fields a bit. How much different are they on the road to a sportsbike, handling wise?

Any suggestions?
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lilredmachine · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Jan 2005 Karma :

you should get a magic carpet ride compared to a sportsbike, but with exaggerated dive under braking. It will also want to wheelie all the time (even the smaller capacity singles). I much prefer the ride of an enduro type bike to a sports type bike, but it's a personal preference.

The only answer is to grab yourself a test ride on one and see if you like it. Supermotos are an absolute hoot.
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Yoshi · Traffic Copper Joined: 05 Jul 2005 Karma :

lilredmachine · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Jan 2005 Karma :

Don't know. My insurance on the SV650 was the same (to the penny) as my DR350. Lets face it, a dirtbike is far more likely to get nicked than a sports/nekkid.
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MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

Engine size isn't as relevant as you would imagine in this situation.

There is no way that a 400cc enduro/trailie will make as much power as a ZXR400.

That said, they are a lot more nickable.
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mr.z · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Feb 2004 Karma :

TDM 850?

Big, squashy, fun, scarey when you want it to be, similar power to the zxr.
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mattwesti83 · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 23 Aug 2006 Karma :

so how much is the zxr400 on sale for then Question

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Yoshi · Traffic Copper Joined: 05 Jul 2005 Karma :

Make me an offer. It's been dropped down the left though, just scratched.

Matt
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quik_d · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 17 Mar 2005 Karma :

[quote]I'm thinking a trail bike, like Honda XR400 or Suzuki DRZ400? Or a supermoto version of the same? Would be nice to have the ability to go around the fields a bit. How much different are they on the road to a sportsbike, handling wise?

Any suggestions?[/quote

What kind of riding do you do? If you do much motorway anything under a 600 trial bike might be hard work. Until i passed my test i always had trial bikes but when i started going to work and back, 35 mile round trip i soon realised what i needed was something more suited to the job. if your bike is more a fun thing / short trip then a big single would be perfect if thats what you want.
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mattwesti83 · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 23 Aug 2006 Karma :

BigChris · Spanner Monkey Joined: 25 May 2005 Karma :

you can have my zx12r for 3k. Nice bike it is too! Very Happy

Cheap insurance!
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Teaman · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Dec 2004 Karma :

I find that its not the hight of the seat if your tall its the riding possition, no point getting a traily and then finding out the pegs are close so your cramped,
huge ground clearence means nothing,
I have a zzr 1200 but it could with lower pegs from a buell xbs or something. like johnny gsxr Smile

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Aikman666 · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Dec 2004 Karma :

Try on a CBR400 Triarm for size. Im 6ft5 and i sit on it quite comfortably. However im going for adjustable rearsets anyhow Mr. Green

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Rookie · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Feb 2005 Karma :

Thundercat/Ace. Mr. Green

Insurance is virtually the same for both (£400ish 18YO 1NCB), I'm 6'4" and the Cat was very comfortable.

Type_Mo · World Chat Champion Joined: 30 Jun 2004 Karma :

another vote for the cat, looks very comfy for a tall person Thumbs Up

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