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Originally Posted by RowdyRed94 Why, oh why, do so many people ignore all the bikes between cruisers and sportbikes? Your needs are screaming out for one of the fantastic standard or dual-sport bikes. Almost any of them can be lowered for a pittance, and they'll give you the thrifty mass, handling and performance you're asking for. They can also be altered with bar risers and seats for a just-so fit. They're really worth checking into. If you're going to dismiss a whole segment of bikes on looks, you're setting yourself up for disappointment. |
Well, actually I haven't overlooked them.
I've checked out the new Bandit, the Honda 999 and the Yamaha FZ1. Again, legs too short. Modern bikes have a lot of travel in the rear compared with yesteryear. Typically, the seat height is anywhere from 31-33". I could ride them, but I'd be really nervous standing on my toes at a light with my wife on the back.
Incidentally, I've also checked out the Honda ST1300, the Yamaha FJR, the Sprint ST and all the BMW's (is every German that works for BMW 6'4"?), all too tall. The Honda ST1300 would be a pretty good fit if the damn thing didn't weigh so much. With a 30.5 inch seat height, it'd probaby be doable with a boot with thick sole, but the little pig weighs 641 lbs.