Best bikes for tall bugger

[Lorax]

Eventually gonna upgrade (currently GN-ing it up, with a BMW windscreen on the front...) to a more powerful and more handsome bike.

Issue: I'm 6 foot 5 tall.

Tall riders / motorcycle sales people please help me. What bikes are best for tall buggers? I like cruisers.

[Jantar]

Eventually gonna upgrade (currently GN-ing it up, with a BMW windscreen on the front...) to a more powerful and more handsome bike.

Issue: I'm 6 foot 5 tall.

Tall riders / motorcycle sales people please help me. What bikes are best for tall buggers? I like cruisers.
Maybe you do like cruisers, but if you are as tall as you say then I think you'll find an adventure bike such as a Suzuki DL or a BMW GS would be more fitting. :yes:

[Steam]

Hi brother! How's the lounge? I'm in my bedroom.
Anyway, here's a link (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=29138) to a similar discussion started back in May. But that discussion was limited to 250cc bikes, you'll be moving up beyond that, a 600 or so?

I vote Lorax the tallest Kiwibiker!

[Waylander]

I vote Lorax the tallest Kiwibiker!
He'd be in contest with Big Dave.

Rocket III maybe? The Virago 1100 suits me and I'm 6'3". Just have to go have test rides and such man see what you feel most comfortable on.

[justsomeguy]

Sv650? Cbr1100xx?

Or get a motard.

[Karma]

I vote Lorax the tallest Kiwibiker!


He'd be in contest with Big Dave.


Yeh, I'm 6'5" and Dave is taller than I. He rides a buell and seems to think that's quite comfy so it might be worth considering. Of course, with height generally comes weight, so the extra torque comes in handy.

Havn't got a clue about cruisers personally, but if you take something out for a test ride see if you can take it for a longer ride to really judge it, any make sure whatever you get has adjustable suspension so you can raise up the ride height a little if necessary.

[Matt]

I dunno about crusiers either - but recently had a similar choice - went for an ER6n (with tall seat option) in the end, although a Blackbird may be on the cards later this year if I can persuade the missus :blip:

Here's the thread: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=24673

Matt

[James Deuce]

Buell XB12X Ulysses

[Toaster]

I'm just loving my M109R, best scooter I have ever ridden. I'm 6"1' and it fits well.

[Colapop]

I'm 6'4" and I found the Vmax and M109R to be very comfy cruisers. Thing is that most cruisers are gonna be comfy - just have the fun of test riding a few (day long tests too - none of this round the block shit)

Go see;
Pete @ WMCC or
Martin @ Motomart or
Kerry @ TSS
I dunno who's at Motorad these days...

[Waylander]

I'm 6'4" and I found the Vmax and M109R to be very comfy cruisers. Thing is that most cruisers are gonna be comfy - just have the fun of test riding a few (day long tests too - none of this round the block shit)

Go see;
Pete @ WMCC or
Martin @ Motomart or
Kerry @ TSS
I dunno who's at Motorad these days...
And there just so happens to be a Vmax for sale at the moment too. Even has the suspensiun upgrades and other goodies.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=41624

[Colapop]

I saw that - it's a sexy beast... (just like you J)

[scracha]

Yamaha Tedium 900 or Suzuki V-strom. KLR650 not a bad bike for tall folks either.

[Lorax]

Awesome hints people. Will research this some more with all this info. Chur!

[MyGSXF]

Sv650

:gob: Bloody hell... I'm 5'5... & 1/2...":shutup: & "I" fit just right on an SV650...:yes: let alone ferking 6'5... :eek5:

MMmmm... SV650... :drool: :drool:


Mmyyy.. what a big boy you are.... :innocent:

[NighthawkNZ]

Mmyyy.. what a big boy you are.... :innocent:


thanx... oh you weren't talking to me... bugger :(

[MyGSXF]

thanx... oh you weren't talking to me... bugger :(

Hows that bib supply goin there dude.....??? :shutup:

You'll be lookin for more bout now huh....???!!!!!! :innocent:

[Lorax]

Mmyyy.. what a big boy you are....

Oh shux (wierded out expression). Ha!

Actually first motorised two wheeler was a freakin tiny moped thing. The kind that just has a tube going to the frond forks and footpegs. Could lift it easily. Looked absolutely ridiculous on that thing. Embarrassed now that I'm thinking about it. But for 200 bucks it was a deal.

[Roj]

Actually first motorised two wheeler was a freakin tiny moped thing. The kind that just has a tube going to the frond forks and footpegs. Could lift it easily. Looked absolutely ridiculous on that thing. Embarrassed now that I'm thinking about it. But for 200 bucks it was a deal.


I used to ride an MT50, though not as tall as you I used to pick it up and carry it inside for parking, always good for a laugh:laugh: