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motonewbie · 05-14-2007, 09:57 AM

Anyone over 6' ride a V-Star 650? Looking at one for my first street bike but at 6'2" 190 lbs. I would hate to buy something too small and/or under powered. I also am considering the C50. Any help appreciated.

hammersfan · 05-14-2007, 10:03 AM

You might be better off going a little bigger. How about the V-Star 1100, or the Suzuki 800's ? I like the look of the 650 but hear that it is under powered , especially for the highway.

GregR1 · 05-14-2007, 10:14 AM

i'm 6'3" and felt cramped on the C50 / M50 and Vulcan 900, mostly as far as legs not having a natural place to fit beside the tank / engine. the V-star 1300 was much better, though i can't recall what the 1100 felt like or if i even bothered to sit on one. the c90 was more in line with my fit as well (pretty close to how the v-star 1300 felt).

i don't think that power is going to be your issue - i think that space / fit and ergonomics are gonna dictate what you end up liking.

all kidding aside, if i had an extra few thousand sitting in my pocket right now and a place to store a second bike, a red V-Star 1300 would be it.

wildwolf · 05-14-2007, 10:58 AM

Got a friend that test-sat quite a few bikes for ergonomics...and decided the C50 was best fit for him. He's about 6' and around 240 pounds and a new rider.

GregR1 · 05-14-2007, 11:11 AM

oh ya, it probably would be good to add that it's not just overall height that is the issue for some people - it's their arms / legs length that gets in the way. my legs are what gets cramped the most on the small and mid-size cruisers, whereas [arm] reach is great on them

robertc729 · 05-14-2007, 04:14 PM

I'm 6'2'' and the Vstar 650 felt really cramped to me, it basically felt like I was riding on a moped, I went with the C50 and the bike feels perfect to me.

wildwolf · 05-16-2007, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by robertc729

I'm 6'2'' and the Vstar 650 felt really cramped to me, it basically felt like I was riding on a moped, I went with the C50 and the bike feels perfect to me.

Yup...my buddy Joshua said the C50 felt great!

shmedly · 06-16-2007, 09:12 PM

I'm 6'2" and I am quite comfy on my M50 with forward controls. That 650 may be a bit small for you.

falconfan260 · 05-31-2008, 10:12 PM

I don't see why everyone is saying the 650 is such a small bike. I'm 6'3" and I fit fine on my 650 classic. I know the 650 Custom sits about 1" lower than the classic, but I fit fine. And the frames on the 650 is the same as the 1100. Smaller motor, but on a large frame.

demingrickjames · 05-31-2008, 11:02 PM

It all depends on how/where you ride.

A 650 will do fine around town, but for long highway runs the 1100 will do a much better job.

falconfan260 · 05-31-2008, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by demingrickjames

It all depends on how/where you ride.

A 650 will do fine around town, but for long highway runs the 1100 will do a much better job.

There you are correct. 75-80mph, the 650 needs a 6th gear

diamond_jim · 05-31-2008, 11:43 PM

I have a buddy that's 6'1" tall and weighs about 270. He's got a V-Star 650. It looks like a pretty good fit for him.

falconfan260 · 06-01-2008, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by diamond_jim

I have a buddy that's 6'1" tall and weighs about 270. He's got a V-Star 650. It looks like a pretty good fit for him.

yeah, I'm over 6 foot and 280lbs, I like mine just fine

h00k247 · 06-02-2008, 01:42 PM

I am 6'1" and 200 lbs and the 650/1100 felt cramped for me.

The c50 fits great.

paullit77 · 06-02-2008, 02:04 PM

I'm 6'2" and about 275. I have a 05 C50 and it fits me good. The only complaint I have is that when I have to make a U turn I have got to move my leg to get out of the way of the handle bar.

hammersfan · 06-02-2008, 10:59 PM

Check the dates , this thread is a year old, I think he woyuld have made a decision my now

05-14-2007, 09:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
motonewbie Newbie Joined: May 2007 Posts: 2	Too tall? Anyone over 6' ride a V-Star 650? Looking at one for my first street bike but at 6'2" 190 lbs. I would hate to buy something too small and/or under powered. I also am considering the C50. Any help appreciated.

05-14-2007, 10:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
hammersfan U.B's LoveChild Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: 2008 C90 SE Location: Ajax ,Ontario ,Canada Posts: 1,220	You might be better off going a little bigger. How about the V-Star 1100, or the Suzuki 800's ? I like the look of the 650 but hear that it is under powered , especially for the highway. __________________ Ride Safe Hammersfan

05-14-2007, 10:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
wildwolf Wants Better Weather Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: 1999 vs800 intruder, wife has a 1994 vs800 Location: Meridianville, AL Posts: 699	Got a friend that test-sat quite a few bikes for ergonomics...and decided the C50 was best fit for him. He's about 6' and around 240 pounds and a new rider. __________________

06-16-2007, 09:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
shmedly In Training Joined: May 2007 Bike: HD Electra Glide Classic, Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: In a box in Connecticut Posts: 121	I'm 6'2" and I am quite comfy on my M50 with forward controls. That 650 may be a bit small for you. __________________ Loud pipes sound cool! 2003 HD Electra Glide Classic 100th Anniversary Edition

05-31-2008, 11:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
demingrickjames In Training Joined: Feb 2008 Bike: 2007 Yamaha Stratoliner Location: Deming, NM Posts: 148	It all depends on how/where you ride. A 650 will do fine around town, but for long highway runs the 1100 will do a much better job. __________________ The Dark Side.

05-14-2007, 10:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
GregR1 ... Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,308	i'm 6'3" and felt cramped on the C50 / M50 and Vulcan 900, mostly as far as legs not having a natural place to fit beside the tank / engine. the V-star 1300 was much better, though i can't recall what the 1100 felt like or if i even bothered to sit on one. the c90 was more in line with my fit as well (pretty close to how the v-star 1300 felt). i don't think that power is going to be your issue - i think that space / fit and ergonomics are gonna dictate what you end up liking. all kidding aside, if i had an extra few thousand sitting in my pocket right now and a place to store a second bike, a red V-Star 1300 would be it.

05-14-2007, 11:11 AM	#5 (permalink)
GregR1 ... Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,308	oh ya, it probably would be good to add that it's not just overall height that is the issue for some people - it's their arms / legs length that gets in the way. my legs are what gets cramped the most on the small and mid-size cruisers, whereas [arm] reach is great on them

05-14-2007, 04:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
robertc729 Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 05 Boulevard C50 LE, 06 S40 (wife's bike) Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 4,040	I'm 6'2'' and the Vstar 650 felt really cramped to me, it basically felt like I was riding on a moped, I went with the C50 and the bike feels perfect to me.

05-31-2008, 10:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
falconfan260 Where Am I ? Joined: May 2008 Posts: 35	I don't see why everyone is saying the 650 is such a small bike. I'm 6'3" and I fit fine on my 650 classic. I know the 650 Custom sits about 1" lower than the classic, but I fit fine. And the frames on the 650 is the same as the 1100. Smaller motor, but on a large frame.

05-31-2008, 11:43 PM	#12 (permalink)
diamond_jim M-J Member of the Month! Joined: Oct 2007 Bike: S4 Scatcat Location: North Alabama Posts: 3,553	I have a buddy that's 6'1" tall and weighs about 270. He's got a V-Star 650. It looks like a pretty good fit for him. __________________ M50 tutorials, tips and how-to links DJ's new project bike

06-02-2008, 01:42 PM	#14 (permalink)
h00k247 Seat Tester Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: 2007 Boulevard C50 Black Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 66	I am 6'1" and 200 lbs and the 650/1100 felt cramped for me. The c50 fits great. __________________

06-02-2008, 02:04 PM	#15 (permalink)
paullit77 Seat Tester Joined: Mar 2008 Bike: 05 C50 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 68	I'm 6'2" and about 275. I have a 05 C50 and it fits me good. The only complaint I have is that when I have to make a U turn I have got to move my leg to get out of the way of the handle bar. __________________

06-02-2008, 10:59 PM	#16 (permalink)
hammersfan U.B's LoveChild Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: 2008 C90 SE Location: Ajax ,Ontario ,Canada Posts: 1,220	Check the dates , this thread is a year old, I think he woyuld have made a decision my now __________________ Ride Safe Hammersfan

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