Joe.k Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 Hi All, Looking to get a new bike when I do my A licence in a few weeks, currently on an ER6-N and feel very cramped on it as I'm 6'4. I'm 23 and ideally I'd like a naked or a sports bike, does anyone have experience with these bikes at my height and have any recommendations? Thanks! Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullscreenaging Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 You’re gonna feel cramped on any sports bike. You can get rear sets that are adjustable to get the pegs a bit lower and further forward, but then you run the risk of ground the pegs. I couldn’t say about any naked bike as they’ve never been on my radar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Frog Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 For naked bikes I would suggest you try a Suzuki GSX1400 or XJR1300 as well as the sublime ZRX1200 I am 6ft and feel I have plenty of room on the Kawasaki but I did feel the Suzuki was a bit tall and wide. Cheers Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawrie Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 Are you dead set on a sports or naked bike. I would look at an adventure bike - no not a GS but KTM, BMW Ducati make upright bikes that will be as fast as ANY bike on the road. Big guys look silly on sports bikes but an adventure bike will give you loads of room (think sports bike on stilts). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Westerly Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 I've the small engined (950cc) multistrada and I'm not small. It's not slow and it's very comfy especially with the addition of a gel seat pad. I've had it from new and done just over 26k on it. It's been totally reliable and I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Frog Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 +1 for adventure bike I have the new Tiger 1200 GT and it1s surprising how good it can be in the twisties and in the right hands it will give almost anything a run for their money. I am over 6ft and it`s definetely tall and comfortable enough. Cheers Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerontious Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 (edited) seat height on mine is 35.4" one of the.. if not the tallest 1000cc road bikes you can buy. but seat height isn't everything, some men who are taller than average don't need a higher seat.. it can easily be the reach to the bars that is problematic. But that can be fixed just like any issue. but sadly I think answering this thread is a waste of time. the OP has been away from the forum for almost 5 weeks. one post and gone. Edited July 23, 2023 by Gerontious 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyd Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 Suzuki gsx 8s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V650 Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 Kawasaki Versys 650 is a tall bike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manxie49 Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 1 hour ago, V650 said: Kawasaki Versys 650 is a tall bike Same bike that my mate has ..... I'm 6'2" and don't feel at all cramped on it, pretty comfortable, capable machine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullscreenaging Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 Versys 1000 also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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