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^^^
Winner.
Throw a pad on the seat and raise the bars. Or lower the pegs, if you're being fancy. ____________________ Biking is 1/20th as dangerous as horse riding.
GONE: HN125-8, LF-250B, GPz 305, GPZ 500S, Burgman 400 // RIDING: F650GS (800 twin), Royal Enfield Bullet Electra 500 AVL, Ninja 250R because racebike |
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stonesie wrote: | Peg height relative to the seat is more important than just looking at seat height for comfort. |
^^^^^ this, also how far forward or back are the pegs, half an inch makes a massive difference, on my FJR, seat in lower position, sore hips after an hour, seat in 20mm higher raised position, can ride all day, I also added a MV handlebar riser to the FJR, raises the bars 20mm and back a little, bought it more though for changing the horizontal angle of the bars.
Buy the bike that gives you the biggest grin, then modify the bars/seat/pegs to get it to fit you. |
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Yes, the 750. They've just released a 900cc update, sounds like a "better" but less characterful machine, but I've not tried one. ____________________ Honda Varadero 125cc => Suzuki Bandit 650 33bhp => 77bhp =>
BMW K1200R Sport 163bhp => Aprilia Shiver GT 750 95bhp |
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Landy10 Renault 5 Driver
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Im 6'2" and ride a Gsxs1000 comfortably. |
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I'm 6 3 and recently did the rounds with some of the bikes you mentioned. I found the MT10 really comfy S1000R similarly so, ended up with a DVT multistrada of all things. I found the throttle on the MT10 in sport mode was brutal in a not good way and the S1000R was capable but a bit dull.
The multi on the other hand, might not be the quickest on paper but it feels really quick and I love the way it makes its power, the sound on the standard cans.
Forums are great but you need to go out and test ride and see what floats your boat. ____________________ Hornet 600, CBR600F, 929 blade, 07 R1, R1200GS, 09 Blade, 750 SRAD, ZZR1200, 954 Blade, KTM 990 Adventure, Ducati 749s |
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DrSnoosnoo wrote: | I don't think the MT-10 was made with comfort in mind ... was it? |
I guess there's a margin somewhere between built to be comfortable and not uncomfortable?
A sportsbike is built to be quick and the riding position is conformant to that. so comfort is not the main reason for the seating position. Whereas the MT-10 is built to be quick and comfortable so the riding position is a compromise on speed and a compromise on comfort but should still be more comfortable than a sportsbike. ____________________ Hornet 600, CBR600F, 929 blade, 07 R1, R1200GS, 09 Blade, 750 SRAD, ZZR1200, 954 Blade, KTM 990 Adventure, Ducati 749s |
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I've been for a test ride on a 2010 750 Shiver.
On a positive the seating position was great and I felt instantly comfy and well placed on the bike with a good leg position which was really encouraging.
But I was really underwhelmed with the engine. I currently have an old T reg 600 Bandit so nothing fancy, but to me the engine felt gutless at the top and although it had decent torque low down it just seemed to run out of puff. Also second gear was that long that you can do anywhere from pretty much a stand still to 70 mph which took a bit of getting used to.
This was a GT 750 Shiver but I assume the engines are the same in both this and the naked? I had it in touring mode, when I put it to race mode it picked up a bit but the throttle was very sharp and on a bumpy surface it felt uneasy to keep it smooth.
I really wanted to like it as the seating position felt great but i don't think I could live with the engine.
Oh and my arse became really hot from the exhaust - although this could be seen as a positive in the winter |
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I just bought a Suzuki GSX S-750. Got a great deal on an ex-demo.
Was previously looking at Street Triple RS. The GSX S1000 is also a another option for you.
There was nearly £4k difference between the 750 I bought and the Street Triple. I couldn't justify the cash spend on the Triumph after a test ride on the GSX. I can't take anything away from the Triumph though, a great bike.
https://www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/reviews/bikes/suzuki/suzuki-gsx-s750---old-school-tech-for-the-win
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MilesH wrote: | I've been for a test ride on a 2010 750 Shiver.
On a positive the seating position was great and I felt instantly comfy and well placed on the bike with a good leg position which was really encouraging.
But I was really underwhelmed with the engine. I currently have an old T reg 600 Bandit so nothing fancy, but to me the engine felt gutless at the top and although it had decent torque low down it just seemed to run out of puff. Also second gear was that long that you can do anywhere from pretty much a stand still to 70 mph which took a bit of getting used to.
This was a GT 750 Shiver but I assume the engines are the same in both this and the naked? I had it in touring mode, when I put it to race mode it picked up a bit but the throttle was very sharp and on a bumpy surface it felt uneasy to keep it smooth.
I really wanted to like it as the seating position felt great but i don't think I could live with the engine.
Oh and my arse became really hot from the exhaust - although this could be seen as a positive in the winter |
Some also report that after time in the saddle your clothing will have taken the smell of exhaust fumes. |
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stonesie wrote: | Peg height relative to the seat is more important than just looking at seat height for comfort. |
It's not just peg-to-seat height either. If you move the pegs forward in relation to where your bum contacts the seat, that will also give you more leg room. So a seat that allows you to vary your position on it will make a difference to how comfortable a bike is. On mine, I'll sit further forward with toes on the pegs when I'm riding a fast winding road. Then, when I have to do a long motorway stint, I shift further back on the seat and move my feet forward on the pegs. So a bike that holds you in one position will generally seem less comfortable than one that gives scope to adjust, even if the seat-to-peg height is the same on both bikes.
/real world considerations. ____________________ Chickenystripgeezer's Biking Life (Latest update 19/10/18) Belgium, France, Italy, Austria tour 2016 Picos de Europa, Pyrenees and French Alps tour 2017 Scotland Trip 1, now with BONUS FEATURE edit, 5/10/19, on page 2 Scotland Trip 2 Luxembourg, Black Forest, Switzerland, Vosges Trip 2017
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 6 years, 242 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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