LAMs for a very tall guy?

**flashg** · 14th November 2014, 07:08

Originally Posted by HenryDorsetCase

Yamaha XT660 ADV bike is LAMS I think.

Yep that's what i have XTZ 660 Tenere. I'm 6' and find it high in seat. Good punchy motor, goes anywhere. LAMS approved.

**MisterD** · 14th November 2014, 09:57

Originally Posted by Big Dog

Mt03?

Yup, XT660 motor.

Pretty much anything that's a single cylinder 650 and adventure-y (or styled that way) will be ok because it'll be setup for torque over power.

The other thing those bikes have going for them, if you're outside of averagely-built, is a world of aftermarket bits to lower pegs and raise bars etc.

**bigdog** · 14th November 2014, 18:21

Okay thanks for your replies guys. I had been considering a dual sports bike so that I could take it off the road which would all me to have a bit more fun and get more experience riding.

I'll check out some KLR, DR, and XT 600+s over the next few days and let you know how I go.

**clint640** · 18th November 2014, 12:39

DR650's are one of the more compact bikes in that class so you'll probably find the KLR a better fit. Not so common but also worth a look if you find one is the Honda XR650L. There was a KTM LC4 400 in the for sale section on here that could be an option too.

Packing up seats & raising bars is pretty easy to do on the dual sport machines too, have a couple of tall mates that have done that.

Cheers
Clint

**GrayWolf** · 18th November 2014, 12:50

Originally Posted by bigdog

Okay thanks for your replies guys. I had been considering a dual sports bike so that I could take it off the road which would all me to have a bit more fun and get more experience riding.

I'll check out some KLR, DR, and XT 600+s over the next few days and let you know how I go.

The KLR is the 'lowest' powered one, but has a huge following (and large worldwide sales) but really KLR,DR.XT,F650's you cant go wrong as long as they are well looked after.

**BlackSheepLogic** · 18th November 2014, 12:54

High heals perhaps?

Originally Posted by Ender EnZed

If you were an inch taller you'd fit an R1200GS.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kRFyw57o_Ic

**bigdog** · 7th December 2014, 22:32

Hey guys sorry about the lack of update.. in the end I went for a Suzuki DR650. It was a toss up between the DR650 and the KLR650, I liked the appearance of the DR a bit more and also got a good deal on one.

I've only had it a week but have already clocked up about 600kms! Very happy with my choice its an awesome bike. So thanks for all your advice it was pretty sound. If you see a guy riding a gray DR650SE around the North Shore and wider Auckland area with L plates it, theres a good chance its me.