A bike for tubby...
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I'm not sure what the original message was but I'll take a guess that it's a big lad after a bigger bike.
But what kind of bike?
Fast bikes wise, the Hayabusa used to have a bit of a local reputation as a 'bouncer's bike'. The perfect accompaniment to the inevitable 'tuned Skyline' or 'chipped Cossie/Impreza'. I mention this not for their fearsome performance but for their comfort, they are supposedly quite comfortable. If you're too big to fit on a smaller sports bike (no VFR400 for you then) the size of the 'Busa might be a positive. I think the ZZR1400 has taken over that mantle of being the stupidly fast powerhouse of a bike that is surprisingly comfortable once you get past it's reputation.
I've not tried either, so YMMV.
If you're after a more sedate ride, what about a Triumph? I remember here that there was a poster called 'Bigtom' who was a larger lad, passed his test and got either a Triumph Trophy or a Sprint, I can't remember. But he seemed quite happy with the size. I can attest to the Triumphs, I'm 16 stone and 6ft and I find them really comfortable bikes to sit on. An old Trophy 900 is the most likely choice for me, out of the Triumph range and it's on my 'to be considered' list next year alongside an SV650, though the SV will likely be what I end up with.
It's definitely worth sitting on a few bikes to see what works, but be open to trying out most things and seeing how you get on. I've done several thousand miles on my CG125 this year - I've ridden past a few mirrored windows and I'll concede that I look ridiculous propped on it's small frame, bolt upright, but I find it a surprisingly comfortable bike. I don't find the sports bike riding position a chore, but my dad does, in his 50's. He's a similar height and build and find small sports bikes too cramped, so has a K1300S which he finds very comfortable. It's most about finding what works for you.
Irritatingly, my mate is about 11 stone and short enough to ride anything for hours in absolute comfort. He spends all his time riding his CBF600 bolt upright, desperate to be seen!
But what kind of bike?
Fast bikes wise, the Hayabusa used to have a bit of a local reputation as a 'bouncer's bike'. The perfect accompaniment to the inevitable 'tuned Skyline' or 'chipped Cossie/Impreza'. I mention this not for their fearsome performance but for their comfort, they are supposedly quite comfortable. If you're too big to fit on a smaller sports bike (no VFR400 for you then) the size of the 'Busa might be a positive. I think the ZZR1400 has taken over that mantle of being the stupidly fast powerhouse of a bike that is surprisingly comfortable once you get past it's reputation.
I've not tried either, so YMMV.
If you're after a more sedate ride, what about a Triumph? I remember here that there was a poster called 'Bigtom' who was a larger lad, passed his test and got either a Triumph Trophy or a Sprint, I can't remember. But he seemed quite happy with the size. I can attest to the Triumphs, I'm 16 stone and 6ft and I find them really comfortable bikes to sit on. An old Trophy 900 is the most likely choice for me, out of the Triumph range and it's on my 'to be considered' list next year alongside an SV650, though the SV will likely be what I end up with.
It's definitely worth sitting on a few bikes to see what works, but be open to trying out most things and seeing how you get on. I've done several thousand miles on my CG125 this year - I've ridden past a few mirrored windows and I'll concede that I look ridiculous propped on it's small frame, bolt upright, but I find it a surprisingly comfortable bike. I don't find the sports bike riding position a chore, but my dad does, in his 50's. He's a similar height and build and find small sports bikes too cramped, so has a K1300S which he finds very comfortable. It's most about finding what works for you.
Irritatingly, my mate is about 11 stone and short enough to ride anything for hours in absolute comfort. He spends all his time riding his CBF600 bolt upright, desperate to be seen!
I was watching a video about the panigale yesterday around the time of it's launch; a larger gentleman from south africa bought one with the intention of racing it (and subsequently did). He didn't hang about, that's for sure.
OP, if you are still viewing this thread, go and try out lots of sports-tourers - they are usually more accomodating than sports bikes. I'm not sure what sort of motorcycle you are iterested in.
FWIW I'm 9.5 stone dripping wet after a large meal and before a big poo. I look silly on big bikes (my wife commented that a bmw I sat on "swallowed me whole". Being larger can open you up to a wider variety of bikes, as being heavier allows you to use your body weight to retain control over the bike.
OP, if you are still viewing this thread, go and try out lots of sports-tourers - they are usually more accomodating than sports bikes. I'm not sure what sort of motorcycle you are iterested in.
FWIW I'm 9.5 stone dripping wet after a large meal and before a big poo. I look silly on big bikes (my wife commented that a bmw I sat on "swallowed me whole". Being larger can open you up to a wider variety of bikes, as being heavier allows you to use your body weight to retain control over the bike.
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