Bikes for tall people

[Bonez]

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?

The T100 twin comes in at about 66HP at the crank and is 205kgs dry. Info here- http://www.triumph.co.uk/uk/786.aspx

Speed Triples Peak power is around 131bhp.

Can anyone tell me, apart from twin dials and some hand painted work on the tank, the difference between the Hinkley Bonniville and the T100? Just curious that's all.

[XP@]

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?

The 650cc adventure bikes are usually less than 200kgs and will still fit someone 6' plus. (I am 5'4" and can just about fit on my t'alp but it is a fine line for me on most of the 650's, larger and I am pushing it size wise). They are certainly a lot easier to move about (and pick up if need to) than a harley, they also suffer less in an "ooops I dropped it" moment in the car park.

[Bonez]

Gypsy what is the shitter you have up for sale out of curiousity? My wife may be after something to start riding on.

[gypsy]

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.

This site has definitely helped me more than can imagine. Way back when, I learnt to ride on Mountain Goat. Yeehaa. Then progressed through all the suzuki and Hondas as got older. Not wanting bike for image, cause I dont give a shit what people think. Not a speed freak. have mate who races Ducati and scares shit out of me just watching his races. Like winding roads and country roads. Think I may have swayed towars 1200 sporty. Already have all safety gears (leathers) and mates keen to help fix bike if need be. But Im a hands on chick and like to know how everything works. (Motto is: If you can fix it, you can ride it) One day I will be able to rebuild motor!!!!!! Lots more learning yet

[Colapop]

Take things at your own pace. You've probably got more skill than you realise. As far as power goes, the best thing I ever heard about powerful bikes has been on this site;
A bike is only as powerful as the twist of the wrist the rider gives it.

[gypsy]

Gypsy what is the shitter you have up for sale out of curiousity? My wife may be after something to start riding on.

Sorry but have 3 others already fighting over it. Ha Ha. maybe i should start my own auction. Little 125 but great for learners.