6' 2" and over riders in here please

tached1000rr · 07-01-2009, 10:23 PM

For you tall riders what sportbikes seem to offer you the best room and comfort?

Trip · 07-01-2009, 10:28 PM

I am 6'2" and never had a problem on a 600rr with vortex rearsets as high as they go. You just got to be flexible. I also ride on a big wheel with no issues.

Sixxxxer · 07-01-2009, 10:32 PM

08 ZX6R Fits me like a glove...I'm 6'4

Curb · 07-01-2009, 10:33 PM

I'm a smidge under 6'4" and 280#...i've ridden everything, but by far the most comfortable bike i've ever ridden was the TL1000R

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Originally Posted by Sixxxxer

08 ZX6R Fits me like a glove...I'm 6'4

yeah but you weigh like a buck twenty-five

EpyonXero · 07-01-2009, 10:41 PM

Generally, Hondas have always been the most comfortable for me.

tommymac · 07-02-2009, 01:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Curb

I'm a smidge under 6'4" and 280#...i've ridden everything, but by far the most comfortable bike i've ever ridden was the TL1000R

yeah but you weigh like a buck twenty-five

plus one on the TLs I am 6'4 and around 250, my old rf900 was prety comfy too. Surprisingly the newer generation gsxrs seem kinda comfortable to me as well.

Tom

nhgunnut · 07-02-2009, 09:24 AM

While arguably not in the category of a true Sport bike I would say take a close Look at the Busa and the ZX14 these are flat out incredible to ride. The thing that hard core sport riders vetch about when these bikes are discussed (extra weight and chassis length) smooth out the ride and anything you give away in the corners, the incredible torque on both machines lets you more than take it back in the straights.

Amber Lamps · 07-02-2009, 09:31 AM

I'm 6'4" and am on my 3rd GSXR1000. I'm quite comfortable on it. When I bought my first GSXR back in 2001, I had just parted ways with Yamaha and was looking for a change so I tried EVERYTHING else, including the Italian brands. There were several factors that drew me to this bike but comfort was definitely on the list.

tached1000rr · 07-02-2009, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by nhgunnut

While arguably not in the category of a true Sport bike I would say take a close Look at the Busa and the ZX14 these are flat out incredible to ride. The thing that hard core sport riders vetch about when these bikes are discussed (extra weight and chassis length) smooth out the ride and anything you give away in the corners, the incredible torque on both machines lets you more than take it back in the straights.

I'm all but certain my next bike will be a Busa. I'd prefer an 06-07, I hate the back end on the 08-09 but love that orange/blue paint scheme. I also considered the ZX14 and love the back end of that one but don't really like the front end of it all that much.

I feel cramped as hell on my CBR 1000 on the longer trips, it does not help that I severely pulled muscles in my neck/shoulder area 2 years ago and will not stay off the bike long enough for it to quit agitating it. I know it has to do this bike because if I switch to the F4I or Ninja 500 I can ride all day pain free.

Sixxxxer · 07-03-2009, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Curb

I'm a smidge under 6'4" and 280#...i've ridden everything, but by far the most comfortable bike i've ever ridden was the TL1000R

yeah but you weigh like a buck twenty-five

Motherfucker I weigh 195...Lol

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07-01-2009, 10:41 PM	#5
EpyonXero AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Redneck Riviera, FL Moto: 2003 VFR800f6 Posts: 2,531	Generally, Hondas have always been the most comfortable for me.

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Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	I'm 6'4" and am on my 3rd GSXR1000. I'm quite comfortable on it. When I bought my first GSXR back in 2001, I had just parted ways with Yamaha and was looking for a change so I tried EVERYTHING else, including the Italian brands. There were several factors that drew me to this bike but comfort was definitely on the list.