I am 6'6" and want to look into getting a starter bike. Are there any bikes that can accomodate my height? I am looking for something cheap because still being in high school i dont have a whole lot of money. If anyone has any suggestions at all or can help me out it would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
2007-05-21 10:55:49 · 7 answers · asked by Ryan 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
first off a crotch rocket is a DILDO so don't use that here or you will get blasted
2007-05-21 12:12:54 · answer #1 · answered by 51 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
At your height, I'd say check out the Kawasaki KLR650. It isn't a sport bike; it's more like a huge street legal dirt bike. But it's got a lot of room for a tall rider, and is pretty beginner friendly too.
You could get a Suzuki GS500F and put a taller set of handlebars on it, but your legs will probably feel rather folded up.
2007-05-21 20:26:24 · answer #2 · answered by Mad Scientist Matt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok, size like your sucks. it is hard to find a bike built for you. When is comes to starter sportbikes. the best thing you can do is go to your local dealership and look at his used bikes. for a first time sportbike rider try staying in the 600 cc range. (it still has a lot of power). sit on it and see how it feels. you may want to look at sport-touring bikes. not all the power but still has the look of a sportbike. like the SV650S suzuki. good luck
2007-05-21 20:14:24 · answer #3 · answered by jim b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll never feel right on a sport bike.
A "standard" bike like a Honda Nighthawk would be comfortable.
http://www.powersports.honda.com/motorcycles/
Because of my height, I started with a dual purpose bike (on-off road).
They have very tall seat heights and are very light, compaired to a regular street bike (great for a starter bike).
Like Kawasaki KLR250-650
http://www.kawasaki.com/Home/Welcome.aspx
Click the flag to enter the site.
Suzuki DR series
http://www.globalsuzuki.com/motorcycle/index.html
Yamaha
http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/products/lifestylehome/home.aspx
Click - Street Motorcycle - Dual Purpose
If your going to buy it used, Honda made the "XL" series and Yamaha made the "DT" & "XT" series. Surf the web for "honda nighthawk".
2007-05-21 20:45:12 · answer #4 · answered by guardrailjim 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't forget to check the length restrictions on crotch rockets.
2007-05-21 21:46:18 · answer #5 · answered by Deckard2020 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
have a look at a second hand RD/RZ 250 Yamaha...
cheap, reasonable size,good power & handling( for there age)...will still be worth what you paid for it in a year when you want to trade up....
2007-05-21 19:48:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of the test riders for "Motorcyclist Magazine" is 6'5" and he rides just about everything.
2007-05-23 22:34:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋