If I;m 6'6 or so and about 300 pounds, am I too big for a motorcycle
2006-11-17 22:52:39 · 11 answers · asked by Michael M 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
I knew a guy who was so big he could barely walk, but he had a bike. The thing is you won't be able to ride the smaller (and cheaper) bikes. You'll need to budget for the bigger and more expensive bikes.
Also, I think many people will tell you it's a bit harder to learn to ride on a bigger, less nimble bike. NOT impossible mind you, just a bit more difficult. Also, in the State of Illinois, the Motorcycle Licensing driving test is somewhat difficult for newbies to pass on a big bike so you may want to investigate the licensing requirements in your area.
NONE of the issues I've raised are impossible to overcome, but you will need to do a bit more planning than most to get what you want. If you want it bad enough, you can do it. happy riding!
2006-11-18 03:58:06 · answer #1 · answered by glenbarrington 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're too big for some motorcycles, but certainly not all of them. I'd suggest a Kawaski KLR650 or another large dual-sport - these are essentially large street legal dirt bikes. They're big enough for almost anyone, but very easy to ride.
2006-11-19 16:52:02 · answer #2 · answered by Mad Scientist Matt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hell no man i'd get a harley davidson fat boy that be a nice bike for you or if your looking to spend the money you could get a custom chopper bike built but sure your not to big to ride a motorcycle i've seen bigger dudes riding them
2006-11-18 07:45:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hell no im 6-2 245 and i ride a 2005 r6 i would say get something bigger so u dont look like a giant on it maybe like a tl1000 or something but trust me unless u r like 500lbs the bike will still be fast as hell just look around and find something that u fit good luck
2006-11-18 07:15:25 · answer #4 · answered by snoozie1961 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get somethin big. my buddy is 6' 8'' 290 his r1 couldnt handle the weight when he hit a pothole the rim colapsed both rims actualy he got lucky an kept it up. getting a cruiser is your best bet check that honda v6 or a vstar
2006-11-18 19:32:22 · answer #5 · answered by dan221racing 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to the link below H*&lllllllllll NO Get ya one and have funnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
2006-11-20 23:23:10 · answer #6 · answered by Jack C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you like sportbikes get the Busa all the big guys seem to really like them and they are nice bikes.
2006-11-19 23:14:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I've known taller and much heavier men who rode.
2006-11-18 06:55:05 · answer #8 · answered by quagi m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No
There are bigger & taller people who ride em'.
2006-11-18 07:03:45 · answer #9 · answered by BRAINY SKEETA ® 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you are not too big.
2006-11-18 14:05:19 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋