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zkobe4
New User
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| Joined: 02/08
Posted: 02/20/08 12:41 PM
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Im in the market for a bike again. I sold my Aprilia Falco SL 1000 about 2 years ago and have been regretting it ever since. Anyways, i want to know if anybody knows which of the newer sport bikes is most comfortable for taller riders. Im about 6'4" and used to get fatigued quickly on my Falco. I have always heard Honda's are the best when it comes to comfort, but im not sure. If anybodies got any info on this it would be greatly appreciated. Also, does anybody know which 600s and 1000s are best for on street riding?
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grickard
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| Posts: 323
| Joined: 02/05
Posted: 02/20/08 03:04 PM
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Sorry no help on the height issue, I'm only 5'6" but you won't go wrong if you give Honda a ride. I have had three and not a bit of trouble from any one.
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Gripp
New User
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| Joined: 02/08
Posted: 02/20/08 03:48 PM
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I'm 6'2 and I ride a 06 gix 1000 and I find it more comfortable than my old bike, 03 Katana 750.
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Mantis28
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| Joined: 02/08
Posted: 02/25/08 11:04 AM
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Damn someone else who has the same problem "height" I must say my 07 zzr 600 is quite comfortable and I am 6'3" and I have not really noticed any fatigue problems yet. Good luck on your journey.
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Posted: 07/12/08 11:47 PM
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6'5" and the ride of choice is an Aprilia Tuono. Only 24,000km in 12 months.... but I'm working on it.
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Posted: 07/13/08 01:47 PM
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6'3" on '96 yzf 600r... It's a little tight for me. But I did test ride a CBR F3 for a friend (from a mechanic buddy) and it allowed more leg comfort cause the pegs felt more forward, and maybe a slight angle of the seat ...just didn't push my legs to fold quite so much at the knee. At least not as much as my Yamaha.
Trying to find out where to inquire if a Yoshi muffler would convert onto my tailpipe (Yamaha). Any suggestions out there.
Thanks
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Historian
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| Joined: 07/08
Posted: 07/13/08 03:31 PM
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You might look at the Triumph Sprint ST and especially the Triumph Tiger 1050. I'm 5'11", and I can't ride the Tiger because it's too tall for me. It's been converted to a street bike (was a somewhat dual use in past), with hard luggage and Michelin Pilot Road Z-Rated tires. It's a bit sronger than your previous bike 1050cc triple, but should fit your needs quite well.
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striker77
New User
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| Joined: 07/08
Posted: 07/14/08 04:06 AM
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I'm 6'5 and am on a 05 YZF600R. Bought it because it was the most comfortable bike i found in the 600 class. No sportbike is built for a guy my size but i have no problem riding this yamaha.
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Posted: 07/22/08 06:31 AM
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I'm gonna have to say the ZZR-600. I'm a couple inches shorter than you are, but when I'm riding my ZZR, I feel that there is more than enough space. I'm not folded up like someone trying to fit into a suitcase, and the clip-ons are perfect. The pegs are low enough to be comfortable, but not positioned so you have to worry about scraping them either.
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txrb182sc
New User
| Posts: 4
| Joined: 06/08
Posted: 07/23/08 01:41 PM
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I'm 6'3", and like striker77 I am also on an '05 yzf600r because like he said, it is definitely the most comfortable 600 class sportbike that I've sat on; after that I would probably say the honda 600RR next. Honda has always been good at ergos of course but when I sat on it it seemed I was folded into the bike with scant millimeters to spare. Everything else supersport-wise felt a bit too small underneath me.
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