Honda NC30 VFR400/Aprilia rs250.. suitable for 6ft 3" r

bmwsport · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 25 Oct 2008 Karma :

Hi guys,

Thinking about getting a bike and after abit of advice, i haven't ridden anything more than a moped before, i'm 25, slim and 6ft 3", i adore the nc30 400 from a looks point of view and wondered if anyone would know if i could realistically get comfortable on it at my height? I'm also looking at rs250's, same question again on this one..

Plus do you feel the above two bikes would suit first riders?

Cheers!

Pongle · Derestricted Danger Joined: 13 Jun 2008 Karma :

Yeah it'll be fine, now go buy my NC30 it's in the forsale section. Wink

bmwsport · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 25 Oct 2008 Karma :

Good stuff thanks. Lol yea i've seen your one, very smart, best one i've seen looking through pistonheads etc.. but i'm still in the 'considering' stage here dude, we'll see!

Keir · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Apr 2006 Karma :

i would advise against it. yes, of course its possible to ride a small bike it wont be comfortable and most of all you'll look like your riding a childs bike. Thumbs Down

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bmwsport · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 25 Oct 2008 Karma :

yea i have to say i am slightly concerned about that! i'm guessing the Aprilia is abit smaller than the nc30? Looking at CBR 400s they do look abit bigger, but nowhere as good to look at as the nc30! Sad

Frost · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 May 2004 Karma :

I'm 6ft and the NC30 was good for short/medium distances. A mate is 6,5 'large' and rides one Laughing

The rs is more crampt and will not thank you for any extra weight.

Moonie · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Feb 2008 Karma :

Just get a 600 instead, faster and don't make you look a child.
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mooserx · Nearly there... Joined: 14 Jul 2007 Karma :

i'd advise getting a bike thats to small for you to be comfy on, i love r1's but, i'm 6'2 and 20 stone, i look like an elephant sitting on a razor blade when i ride one!!!! Very Happy

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bmwsport · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 25 Oct 2008 Karma :

I hear the 600 argument but this would be my first bike afterall, i think a 400 would be the most i should ride bearing in mind my ability, i want to progress in a sensible manner and am sure a 400 would scare the hell out of me initially!

Lol! I'm sure (i hope) you don't look like an elephant fella, but i get your point! Wink

i'm 12ish stone so its just my height i'm worried about really.

frosty thanks for that, good to know at 6ft you found it semi comfortable.. still some hope! Razz

i just can't find another 400 that looks as good! (in my opinion obviously!)

Moonie · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Feb 2008 Karma :

You planning on doing DAS or A2?

Because if you get a 600 then restrict it to 33bhp it won't be as fast as a 400 due to the extra weight.

Another thing to bare in mind about 400s is that they are old, so in worse condition, and are generally higher on insurance than 600s because so many new bikers buy them and bin them. Also you may well get bored of it pretty fast, you never know.
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bmwsport · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 25 Oct 2008 Karma :

I'm going to do the DAS, which from what i can understand at my age (25) whill entitle me to ride de-restricted?

I see your point, it's not just the 400 thing though, i've always loved the nc30 so theres an emotional attachment too. I could look at 600s but where do you stop, i spoke to a friend about this who said if your going to get a 600 make sure its injection, and then if you do that, might aswell get 750 and so on!

Providing i can fit on a nc30 then i'm happy with that Very Happy

I have to say i'm suprised looking at the costs though, back in the days when i did my driving test i think it cost me about £350 for 20 lessons/theory/test. I'm looking at £700 plus my theory for this!

Keir · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Apr 2006 Karma :

if you would be unsafe/crazy on a 600 then having a 400 will make no difference. they are both more than capable of doing 0-tree in a matter of seconds. If your not sensible enough to have a 600 then maybe a 400 isnt suitable either.
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vt6 · Spanner Monkey Joined: 14 Apr 2008 Karma :

I've test rode a VFR 400 before, awesome bikes, although im 6'3 so it was a fair squeeze an i felt a bit like i was too big for the bike, but id have one for a weekend thrash toy Smile

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m0l0t0v · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Sep 2006 Karma :

I'm 6 2". I ride an Nc30 every day, to work, for pleasure, for random rides or anything. Stock suspension (so nothing messed about with) and stock rearsets. I feel comfortable. I'm slim as well. Thumbs Up

Don't bother with all the haters. NC30 is a great bike. Oh and if you do, get Bridgestone 090's. Quite possibly the best tyre I've ever had easily. Peg grindingly fun on the roads. Wink

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bmwsport · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 25 Oct 2008 Karma :

Thanks for the replies guys.

Cheers molotov, just the info i needed Thumbs Up

lol those tyres sound good Wink

m0l0t0v · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Sep 2006 Karma :

One other thing before you decide, shop around for insurance Wink

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v8will · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 09 May 2008 Karma :

I'm 5'9" and a well built 95kg, the NC30 fits like a glove

colin1 · Captain Safety Joined: 17 Feb 2005 Karma :

You will get a better bike for you money if you go for a 600.

400s hold their value even if they are old and knackered

the less popular 600s are excellent value such as tt600 or thundercat

you will get a newer, lower mileage bike for the same money that you would have spent on a 600
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jayvfr · Scooby Slapper Joined: 15 Aug 2008 Karma :

Agree with the above, you will get a lot more for your money with a 600 and have more room, but do ring around for insurance first though as some may be a lot cheaper than others.

Saying that though I am 6'5" and had an NC30 for 4 years, I never noticed it being too small, if anything it actually made it more fun to ride as you can really just chuck it into corners. I only felt uncomfortable after my knee reconstruction, even then it was over an hour on the bike that made it feel bad.

I guess it's down to you really, what can you afford to run and insure and what do you want most out of your bike.
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bmwsport · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 25 Oct 2008 Karma :

Cheers Jay! Your abit taller than me so thats good.

I've had a look a GSXR 600 SRAD's as well which are about the same money, they seem to be a much bigger bigger so no doubt more comfy. Does anyone know how these handle compared to nc30's? i've read lots about how chuckable nc30s are but very little about the gsxr.

Moonie · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Feb 2008 Karma :

A 600 won't corner like a 400, but it that isn't necessarily a bad thing.

600s are still plenty nimble if you get the right ones, and have alot more pace to offer coming out of the corner.
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