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AndersMech · 11-02-2009, 05:05 PM

A recommendation for a bike that can comfortably sit a 6'5 rider would be appreciated. Sports and street bikes are preferred.

Kenneth_Moore · 11-02-2009, 05:32 PM

Sport bikes and comfortable seating for someone 6' 5" is kind of an oxymoron. Maybe a Hayabusa or a ZX-14.

More likely you should look into a Sport Touring. There's a recent review of the top 3 or 4 here on MO.

trenttheuncatchable · 11-02-2009, 07:34 PM

seruzawa · 11-02-2009, 09:39 PM

Suz Bandit 1250.
Suz V-Strom 650 or 1000
Duck Multistrada
BMW R1200R or GS
Yam FZ1
Trumpet Tiger (The true choice of Discerning Motorcyclists(tm))

pushrod · 11-03-2009, 06:33 AM

+1 on the Tiger

KTM 950

BMW GS1200

Dr_Sprocket · 11-03-2009, 03:13 PM

Buell Ulysses - I have it on the best of authority that they can be had for real cheap right now.

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 - the "big boyz" sport bike

TallPaul · 11-03-2009, 10:23 PM

Bmw 1200rt

12er · 11-04-2009, 09:23 AM

+2 Tiger (6'6" here)

MMilojr · 11-23-2009, 02:23 PM

Guys I am 6 3 and looking to upgrade my VStar. I am looking at the Victory Vegas, or the Honda VTX. Aside from moving the controls forward are there any other adjustments that can be made for a more comfortable ride?

Kenneth_Moore · 11-24-2009, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by MMilojr

Guys I am 6 3 and looking to upgrade my VStar. I am looking at the Victory Vegas, or the Honda VTX. Aside from moving the controls forward are there any other adjustments that can be made for a more comfortable ride?

For a more comfortable ride, move the pegs back under you where they belong. Sitting with your feet out in front of you is fine for a lounge chair, but it sucks on motorcycles. It isn't comfortable after a few hours, and you do not have the same level of control. You can't weight a peg in that orientation, you can't take pressure off your butt and thighs...feet forward is good for looks, not for riding.

11-02-2009, 05:05 PM	#1
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11-02-2009, 05:32 PM	#2
Kenneth_Moore Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: VIsiting the GIft Shop in the Pit of DIspair Posts: 7,118	Sport bikes and comfortable seating for someone 6' 5" is kind of an oxymoron. Maybe a Hayabusa or a ZX-14. More likely you should look into a Sport Touring. There's a recent review of the top 3 or 4 here on MO. __________________ www.kennethmoore.org

11-02-2009, 09:39 PM	#4
seruzawa Robby Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 8501 ft. Posts: 16,803	Suz Bandit 1250. Suz V-Strom 650 or 1000 Duck Multistrada BMW R1200R or GS Yam FZ1 Trumpet Tiger (The true choice of Discerning Motorcyclists(tm)) __________________ I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched c-beams glitter in the dark near the Tanhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in the rain.

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pushrod Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Baja 'Bama Posts: 3,478	+1 on the Tiger KTM 950 BMW GS1200 __________________ You would not understand, this is not how I am... I have become - Comfortably Numb.

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11-02-2009, 07:34 PM	#3
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11-04-2009, 09:23 AM	#8
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11-23-2009, 02:23 PM	#9
MMilojr Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1	Guys I am 6 3 and looking to upgrade my VStar. I am looking at the Victory Vegas, or the Honda VTX. Aside from moving the controls forward are there any other adjustments that can be made for a more comfortable ride?