Researching next bike, where'd the big ones go???

**skidMark** · 21st November 2005, 23:33

you must be f**king tall !!!! maybe a car? lol just kidding no motorcyclist should ever sink so low

**Karma** · 22nd November 2005, 00:03

Love my bike, but definitely too small.

I'm only 6'4" (tall anyway) but I can put both my feet flat on the ground and still not be on the seat, ie. I have like several inches clearence between me and the seat.

Not sure what to move upto really... suppose it depends on what's available at the time, but the thought of either a ZX9R or R1 springs to mind... how do people find these for size?

**SARGE** · 22nd November 2005, 00:17

Originally Posted by Dafe

Shit, What shop is that one in the pics?
They've got a good selection. 4 GSXR's sitting behind the SV pic! nice selection!!!

ah yes .. home sweet home *sigh*..

that yellow Gixxer just got sold yesterday..nutso machine

**Lou Girardin** · 22nd November 2005, 07:25

Bandit 12, your back will thank you. Ride all day and get off fresh.
Plus, a can and rejet will give more hp than the SV could dream of.
Tyres and chains last longer too.

**SARGE** · 22nd November 2005, 08:40

Originally Posted by Lou Girardin

Bandit 12, your back will thank you. Ride all day and get off fresh.
Plus, a can and rejet will give more hp than the SV could dream of.
Tyres and chains last longer too.

dunno if he's up to the torque of the 12 Lou.. the 650 is a nice piece of kit though

**ducatilover** · 22nd November 2005, 09:19

Originally Posted by Zapf

a big boned mate of mine had a ride on both the SV650S and 900 Hornet... and the SV def had more room.

the 900 Hornet is big bike class for the engine but physically is not much larger than a 250 Hornet...

really? the hornet seemed pretty big sized to me...i'm going insane i'm thinking of upgrading in a year right? but i want a gixxa whats happening, someone hit me quick

**Zapf** · 22nd November 2005, 10:39

Originally Posted by ducatilover

really? the hornet seemed pretty big sized to me...i'm going insane i'm thinking of upgrading in a year right? but i want a gixxa whats happening, someone hit me quick

yes... I'll HIT YOU QUICK

going by ur record... the gixxer is too fast for u

**ducatilover** · 22nd November 2005, 13:58

Originally Posted by Zapf

yes... I'll HIT YOU QUICK

going by ur record... the gixxer is too fast for u

that may be a point to consider....i'll buy one another day

**Reckless** · 23rd November 2005, 00:15

Firstly you have to choose if you wanna go twin or four pots??
I have a Z1r 1000 I've ridden for 15 years and a newish VTR1000 Storm (wanted to try the twin thing) my two close riding buddies have the SV1000 and a VFR800. The VTR is quite sport based so you sit in it (a bit more cramped) more than the SV1000. I've ridden them all for quite some distances and for a more sporty/wheel stand feel go for the VTR (which I prefer) for a great touring/wheel stand bike with heaps of mid torque go SV1000. But for a magic alrounder and lovely sport tourer go VFR. The slightly more upright position would suit you.
That is if you wanna go that big. My overall recommendation is to bloodywell slow down on your present bike learn your skills, go sv650 next, thrash the shit outa that and if your not hurt by the end of that period go to a 1000 then. Going learners to 1000cc equals death! I got 250kph twice, outa the VTR last weekend and thats with a tooth less than std on the front sprocket. lord knows what she'll do with the correct gearing on???

P.S. IF you have any inclanation and love bikes go Moto-xing it'll teach you more faster about bike handling than anything!!

Thats my opinion agree , disagree or get stuffed lol lol Jeepers didn't mean to write a book!!!!!!!!!!!

**iwilde** · 23rd November 2005, 10:35

Get a busa! But I'll still pass you on the outside through some twisties on my 250sm!

**Eurodave** · 23rd November 2005, 10:55

I reckon you are all missing the original point.
Restricted licenced riders are limited to 250cc bikes, all of which are physically too small for the us tall riders, so what to do? Apply for an exemption? Maybe, although that certainly wont happen if you go for a 'Busa or Gixxer, SVthou etc etc. What is needed is a larger, more spacious 250 & they are like rocking horse shit! Why the hell cant someone make a decent sized 250??

**Waylander** · 23rd November 2005, 10:57

The funny thing on this thread is to hear peaple say they are 6'3" and yet they are shorter than me.

Best bet is to get a cruiser mate. Doubt you'll ever be happy with the fit of a sportbike.

**iwilde** · 23rd November 2005, 10:59

Originally Posted by Eurodave

I reckon you are all missing the original point.
Restricted licenced riders are limited to 250cc bikes, all of which are physically too small for the us tall riders, so what to do? Apply for an exemption? Maybe, although that certainly wont happen if you go for a 'Busa or Gixxer, SVthou etc etc. What is needed is a larger, more spacious 250 & they are like rocking horse shit! Why the hell cant someone make a decent sized 250??

Very true, I'm 6'3" and round 108kg, My KLXSM is a wee bit small, but the best I could find for me due to the up right riding position. Even when I step up I'll stay with the SM concept.

**The_Dover** · 23rd November 2005, 11:08

Originally Posted by Waylander

The funny thing on this thread is to hear peaple say they are 6'3" and yet they are shorter than me.

Best bet is to get a cruiser mate. Doubt you'll ever be happy with the fit of a sportbike.

If you're referring to the fact I may not appear as tall as you Gaylander (probably due to the fact I'm not a lanky streak of piss )then do the math!

190cm (as per my immigration medical) divide by 2.54 = 74.8 inches

= 6' 2.8"

Is 0.2" that critical to ya?

And FFS, you don't have to be a dwarf to ride a sportsbike, shit even I was suprised how tall Stroud was at BBT and he looks fairly comfy on the K5!