Sportbikes for tall people

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jc

Discussion Starter · Aug 2, 2000

I would like to know the best all-around sportbike for a 6'2 rider (32-33" inseam)?
I would like to stay in the 600-750cc range.
Thanks.

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Spitfire

· #2 · Aug 2, 2000

Honda VFR might fit the bill.

Yes, I did in fact just recommend a Honda.

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zx6e, some zx6r's, vfrs, f2/3's katana 600, new gsxr's.

avoid fzr4/6, old gsxr's and zx7's.

or, don't worry about and get used to keeping your legs bent.

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· #4 · Aug 2, 2000

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Spitfire:
Honda VFR might fit the bill.

Yes, I did in fact just recommend a Honda.

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

My faith in Spitfire has been *somewhat* restored.

For all-around capabilities in the 600-750cc range, I think it would be difficult to best the VFR, although the 98+ models are 782cc (or is it 781?).

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Sui-tzu

· #5 · Aug 2, 2000

I'm 6'1" and the VFR is a great fit for me. Other bikes such as 600 Ninja's aren't too bad, but the smaller displacement (like say an EX-500) are horrible... The VFR is also Honda easy to ride...

-Sui

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Tristan

· #6 · Aug 2, 2000

I smell newbie... so I say YZF 600, Bandit600, perhaps KLR650?

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Spitfire

· #7 · Aug 2, 2000

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Pete:
My faith in Spitfire has been *somewhat* restored. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Like I give a sh*t. Kawi's Rule!!!!

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Pete:
although the 98+ models are 782cc (or is it 781?). <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Does it matter though? I mean, everyone knows that Honda's are underpowered.

I'm me again.

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Sportbikes for tall people

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