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Posted: 09:36 - 07 Mar 2017 Post subject: Sports tourer for tall rider |
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Hi everyone, I'm new on here and have just passed the final part of the direct access test and am looking to get a bike in April. I'm going to be commuting over 50 miles to work (alot of it motorway so will need some wind protection) as well as a bit of (careful) fun on weekends ect. I'm 6' 7" with a 36" inside leg (weigh about 18.5 st) so looking at options, I'd like something a bit sporty and so far I like the BMW K1300s and Honda vfr 1200 so will be trying them soon. Anyone get any suggestions of other bikes to consider, taking account of my requirements and my annoyingly (in this instance anyway) tall stature |
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Posted: 09:45 - 07 Mar 2017 Post subject: |
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In all honesty anything with a sports position is likely to put strain on your knees as you've a long inside leg measurement.
Don't take this as gospel as the real life test is the all important one, but it's a good start.
https://cycle-ergo.com
However - for the type of journey you're proposing something more upright which I think would suit your structure better.
I wouldn't recommend it per se, for what you're proposing, but my KTM 990 SMT is awesome at everything and you'd be able to make the most of the high seat height.
250 miles a week - are you bothered about running costs? |
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I'm all for personal choice, but I think you've made a poor one on those two bikes, they're both renound for being mind warpingly fast, particularly once on the move they do 40-120 in something stupid like 3-4 seconds (don't have the actual times to hand but iirc the k1300s is pretty much the fastest thing on the market at those speeds).
It's not that the accelerating itself is dangerous, more that it'd be very easy to end up way too fast for an unfolding situation without realising until it's too late. If nothing else you're likely to scare yourself shitless.
Just my two pennies.
Something like a Bandit 1200 (newer similar options are out there) will fit you as a tall person, is still way faster than you actually ever need, but is probably a wee bit more newbie friendly.
Some sort of naked 600 (fz6 maybe) would also probably fit you fine, and would be a sensible choice of first bike. ____________________ I am a bellend, I am a man of constant sorrow, I am a gummy bear, I am a rock. |
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I wouldn't touch another modern BMW out of warranty.
Big Bandit is a decent shout, fully faired as the GSX1250FA. It's been made for about 100 years so has long since worked through every problem. There are lighter, faster, more economical, more powerful, more electronical bikes out there, but if I were a big lad () I'd be looking at the bike-for-the-money proposition on the Suzuki and finding it hard to beat. ____________________ Biking is 1/20th as dangerous as horse riding.
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Posted: 11:04 - 07 Mar 2017 Post subject: |
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I wrote a thread about my VFR1200 experiences.
I'm 6'5 and find the VFR very comfortable, apart from the hard seat on long trips.
I do 90 commuting miles a day and the bike performs very well, although I do have a larger screen fitted. If you get one, get a Gen 2. ____________________ NSR125RR - ZXR750H1 - ZX9R E1 - GSF600S - GSF600SK3 - VFR400-NC30 - SV1000N - ST1100-R - CBR900RR-R - GSF1200SK5 - GSF600SK1 - VFR1200FA - GSXR1000K2 - ZZR1400 D8F
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Dave81 wrote: | Rogerborg wrote: | I wouldn't touch another modern BMW out of warranty. |
Whys that? |
Far too many problems. Electrics, shoddy materials, ropey build quality, recall after recall after recall. Owners fobbed off with "fair wear and tear" or "owner abuse" rubbish that you wouldn't expect from a Dodgy Dan back-lot dealer, until they finally have to admit that there's a problem.
I fluked out and got one of the very few models that doesn't tend to have serious problems, although the paint on my sump has all flaked off which a common issue across the whole BMW engine range now.
BMW consistently comes bottom of reliability surveys. For every owner who says his has been fine, there's another who has a tale of woe, and that just isn't good enough. Motorrad dealers charge an arm and a leg, or you can buy an extended warranty - for which they'll charge you an arm, a leg and a kidney.
My local one allegedly farms out work to independents while charging main dealer prices, at least when they're not wheelying customer's bikes around the yard.
They'll never see another penny out of me.
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Dave81 wrote: | [Tiger 1050 is] an interesting bike and something I hadn't thought looks great for the commute although more touring than sport, thanks |
Well, you're asking about a sports tourer for commuting. That's pretty much everything, which is what 'adventure' bikes are all about.
While I won't gamble on the marque again, my midi-GS is a very decent do-anything bike. Comfortable, 400 miles a day is no problem, economical, fairly light on consumables. 'Adventure' bikes are the new universals.
I'd have had a Tiger 800 instead of my BMW if I could have found one locally in budget. The 1050 owner that I know is very happy with his biggun (apart from wheeling it around, it's a bit of a beast). ____________________ Biking is 1/20th as dangerous as horse riding.
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I will give a bandit a tear ride, even though on paper it looks a bit unsporty it's probably a no brainer, unfortunately I don't seem to possess a brain and I still like the bmw, good job I'm 6' 7" or I'd probably be looking at the mighty zzr 1400 |
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I'm doing 500 miles a week as well, it's been ultra reliable so far, I'm up to 43,000 miles at the moment. I raised the handle bars afew inches, found it more comfortable for me, seat is pain free when I ride down to Devon to visit my son. It is a chain drive, but I only replaced that after 30,000 miles as a precaution.
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Dave81 wrote: | I will give a bandit a tear ride, even though on paper it looks a bit unsporty it's probably a no brainer, unfortunately I don't seem to possess a brain and I still like the bmw, good job I'm 6' 7" or I'd probably be looking at the mighty zzr 1400 |
If running costs aren't an issue - give a KTM a try.
I love mine; it's fast steering, yet really stable, good wind protection, comfortable as you can get (suspension is exceptional given...) and yet it handles like a loon. Engine is punchy, linear, pull in any gear and fun. Downsides are a snatchy throttle response (you get used to it, gives character) and short service intervals / expensive main dealer servicing if that's your thing - oh and it's bright orange and everyone wants to nick it. Other colours are available.
https://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk301/arryR32/13600295_10206084808310363_334289695215173891_n_zpsseq91r0m.jpg
Wide bars, tall seat, does motorways well, does twisties better. |
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Ooooo love the ktm and multistrada, I'm more confused now than when I started, but at least I've got lots of options, thanks to everyone, I think |
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 7 years, 52 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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