Bikes for tall people

[Lou Girardin]

It sounds like a Speedmaster or Bonnie America would be right up your alley.
883 Sporty's are cheap too.

[gypsy]

I seem to have started a bit of a war on whats what for British an european. I suppose we will believe what ever suits us at the time. Oh an to Nighthawk, Yes they do go all the way up. Would look pretty silly if they didnt. Will let you know if they eva snap off. Ha Ha. Am not any much the wiser on which bike to get. They say patience is a virtue.

[imdying]

Ducati Monster? 883 Sportster?

[XP@]

Your a farmers gal, try going back to your roots, well sort of...

Remember those little dirt bikes you used to ride? Well they come in big people sizes to, all the way up to and passed 1200cc. Dual purpose bikes are usually tall, have a good upright position and will eat NZ roads for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Most importantly they won't complain when you come across gravel, and won't stop you when you get to the paddock.

Try an BMW Adventure bike (650 to 1200cc) or a Suzuki VStrom. If you want american then there is the buell, but you will need many more $'s than is probably sensible.

[SDU]

Welcome to the madhouse Gypsy.

Well all I can say is ask to sit on anyones bike, shop or friends that you like the style off & see what feels comfy to you & smokes your tires.
You made find your dream bike or you may have to take it steps to get what you really love. Don't forget the bikes you have talked about are still powerful too- It is how you use the brain & throttle that limits you.
Moto Guzzi is my pick but I'm bias (Sounds like you have a soft spot for twins). Also adventure /dual sport bikes are great fun too especially if you want to go off the beaten track. They are in general lighter than the bikes you have mentioned.
Happy hunting!

[Bonez]

I seem to have started a bit of a war on whats what for British an european. I suppose we will believe what ever suits us at the time. Oh an to Nighthawk, Yes they do go all the way up. Would look pretty silly if they didnt. Will let you know if they eva snap off. Ha Ha. Am not any much the wiser on which bike to get. They say patience is a virtue.

Certainly bargains to be had if you're patience and got the coin up front. Freedom Honda have a Ducati ST4 in at the moment if anyones interested. ANZA is propably the best place to go locally gypsy to have a sit on a few and maybe test ride. AFC is the agent for KTM. But you probably knew that already. There's a Laverta(650 Sport I think) in AFC but you may want to read this- http://668tech.laverda-nz.org/ Good luck on whatever you pick.

[Jimmy B]

Yeah Monster 600 - 54hp

With those long legs you'd look good if you Ride Naked

[Bonez]

Yeah Monster 600 - 54hp

Shit only 4HP more than my '78 CX500. Now there's a bike for tallish folk(I'm 6').

[Jimmy B]

Shit only 4HP more than my '78 CX500. Now there's a bike for tallish folk(I'm 6').

Thats what they reckon but with a similar number NMs I reckon she'd go alright to max of 180k

[Bonez]

Thats what they reckon but with a similar number NMs I reckon she'd go alright to max of 180k

About 4 ks quicker than the CX, which is a bit of a lard arse as far as bikes go.

I agree though a Monster 600 should do nicely.

[Jimmy B]

About 4 ks quicker than the CX, which is a bit of a lard arse as far as bikes go.

I agree though a Monster 600 should do nicely.

Thats what I thought too, Harley 1340cc 60-80hp dependant?? and toooo heavy and powerful.... Lil Monster should be just the trick or at least worth a look

[sels1]

Your a farmers gal, try going back to your roots, well sort of...

Remember those little dirt bikes you used to ride? Well they come in big people sizes to, all the way up to and passed 1200cc. Dual purpose bikes are usually tall, have a good upright position and will eat NZ roads for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Most importantly they won't complain when you come across gravel, and won't stop you when you get to the paddock.

Try an BMW Adventure bike (650 to 1200cc) or a Suzuki VStrom. If you want american then there is the buell, but you will need many more $'s than is probably sensible.

Wot he said.
Or go into ANZA in Palmy and test ride all their Triumphs, you are bound to find one that fits.

[Jimmy B]

Wot he said.
Or go into ANZA in Palmy and test ride all their Triumphs, you are bound to find one that fits.

Respect to Sels1 and Xp (Devils advocate) but are not most of those bikes either 220Kg plus *Smaller BM's excepted) or making 100hp plus at the rear wheel?

[Bonez]

Thats what I thought too, Harley 1340cc 60-80hp dependant?? and toooo heavy and powerful.... Lil Monster should be just the trick or at least worth a look

Probably much more suitable for most of the roads around here too. Mind you we have no idea of what Gypsy wants from a the bike. Is it image, cruising, a bit of tight twisty road riding, commuting etc or a bit of each. Also the maintenance angle to consider. Something like the Guzzi 750 at Masterton M/c should be relatively easy to maintain, being a shaft drive there's no belts or chains to adjust/replace. Also being air cooled no radiaters/coolent to worry about. Lots of things to consider besides it's country of origin.

[Jimmy B]

Probably much more suitable for most of the roads around here too. Mind you we have no idea of what Gypsy wants from a the bike. Is it image, cruising, a bit of tight twisty road riding, commuting etc or a bit of each. Also the maintenance angle to consider. Something like the Guzzi 750 at Masterton M/c should be relatively easy to maintain, being a shaft drive there's no belts or chains to adjust/replace. Also being air cooled no radiaters/coolent to worry about. Lots of things to consider besides it's country of origin.

Could not agree more Mate and I guess looking and researching is half the fun, Gypsy will know it when she finds it and more importantly rides it. Good point you make on maintenance cost that is often over looked in the first rush of blood, just like cost of saftey gear....