Tall rider commuter bike

[Roki_nz]

What would the braking power be like on the Honda XR250 with my weight? I'm not huge, but 90-100kg is getting up there. On the road will this OK for dealing with traffic at speed. Also, will this do 100k comfortably, or will it scream it's tits off?

I could probably get a half decent 2002/03 model.

You should be fine, i'm about 5'11 and just under 80kg for your height you are light.

[dino3310]

maybe the KDX 200 or simular.

[Dodger]

Keep the Hyosung GT250/GT250R in mind, they're gigantic.

I'll second that, I commute on a Gt250 everyday, with pillion.

[Tallpom]

Dodger - I'm from Stokes Valley as well.

Do you commute into Wellington each day?

[Tallpom]

Dodger - I'm from Stokes Valley as well.

Do you commute into Wellington each day?

[Dodger]

Dodger - I'm from Stokes Valley as well.

Do you commute into Wellington each day?

yes,
Although not this week as I've been off work sick

[3L4NS1R]

Maybe a bit far from the style your looking for, but I'm 6'4, and riding a klx250. Ive noticed noone under 6 foot can comfortably ride it/put thier feet down. fits me perfectly though.

[Baldy]

hi guy im 6ft4 and im happy with my new vl 250 twin road bike seems to have plenty leg room baldy

[Tallpom]

3L4NS1R - actually I'm very much interested in the dual purpose / road legal MX bike. The KLX250 ad XR250 are on my list - if I cn get an exemption from the 250, then I'll be looking at the DR-Z400 or even the XR650.

What's your KLX250 like on the motorway? Is it screaming at 100kmph?

[dino3310]

3L4NS1R - actually I'm very much interested in the dual purpose / road legal MX bike. The KLX250 ad XR250 are on my list - if I cn get an exemption from the 250, then I'll be looking at the DR-Z400 or even the XR650.

What's your KLX250 like on the motorway? Is it screaming at 100kmph?

maybe a DR650

[3L4NS1R]

nah, its good on the motorway... sits at about 6000-6500 rpm at 100kph, not screaming at all.