ok been riding for 2 seasons now, yr1 started with 82' maxim400, yr2 91' cbr600, actually didn't notice that much difference from the two, never dropped either bike. i feel that i need something bigger than the 600cc. whats the best sport or cruiser could i handle after two yrs..5' 11 225lbs
2006-12-09 04:23:19 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Time for a Harley. At your weight and height with two years of riding experience you can handle anything made. As you know from your two years of riding you have to ride very defensive. For a first Harley I would go with a fatboy or a dyna.
2006-12-09 09:48:43 · answer #1 · answered by derivedfool 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
i recomend a 2004 and up suzuki gsxr 750. It is the most ideal sportbike because it handles like a 600 but with a tolerable horsepower increase. I had an 91 1100 and i rode a 750 and fell in love. If you want a little more then you can put a power commander on and get the correct fuel mapping from the internet and you will be running respectable 1/4 miles and carving up the streets like a pro. But any of the new 600's will be significantly faster than your old bike.
2006-12-09 23:46:38 · answer #2 · answered by Shina Beana 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Yamaha FJR is a sweet ride. It is sporty enough to run with just about anything on a public road considering most sport bikers can't even come close to their bikes handling limits. It is all day comfortable and looks like a full blown sport bike if you take off the saddle bags.
2006-12-09 13:04:31 · answer #3 · answered by just another guy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would recommend a Harley. The Dyna line would be a good place to start. You've got enough riding under your belt, you'll have no problem. Go to a dealer and check them out. If you find the foot controls are a bit cramped, you can get forward controls. That's what I did and the bike fit like a glove. I'm 6'3". I rode smaller bikes at first but always wanted a larger bike. Once I made the leap to the Harleys, I couldn't believe the difference. Tryst me, you owe it to yourself to check out the Harleys.
2006-12-10 13:06:45 · answer #4 · answered by BikerBob 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
BMW K100rs- the older the better... Or if you have a few bucks check out the 2001 BMW R1100RS. I have six bikes and some spares... rode a Maxim 400 for two years, but I just can't get over the versatility and reliability of the Beemers.
2006-12-09 14:50:07 · answer #5 · answered by truthinhistory 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have to agree with the guy about the Yamaha FJR 1300. It has sport bike handling and performance, but also has a functional fairing with an adjustable windshield and saddlebags for the longer overnight rides.
2006-12-11 10:10:52 · answer #6 · answered by ...mr2fister... 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no one bike that does it all, although there are a few that do many things well. The answer is to have more than one bike, personally, I had 5 different bikes to ride last summer, all different, and all a great deal of fun.
2006-12-09 13:52:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
82-91 that's old .step up to a something newer in the 600 class
you would not feel that way
2006-12-09 15:49:17 · answer #8 · answered by gixx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sit on as many bikes as you get a chance to, this helped me as I have long legs and only weigh 120 lbs. I chose a Kaw 800 Vulcan Classic, and I love it!
2006-12-11 02:03:46 · answer #9 · answered by Broadgonebiker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recommend the Honda VTX 1800, all around it is a great bike.
2006-12-09 18:11:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋