Bike advice for a tall rider
Bike advice for a tall rider
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Mad Scientist

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811 posts

110 months

Sunday 29th July 2018
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So currently I have an XSR900. Love the bike but unfortunately I'm a bit cramped on it. Did a motorway run last week and after an hour I had pins and needles all over the place. The buzz through the pegs is also pretty intolerable.

I'll probably keep it for quick blasts, but i want something comfortable for longer adventures. I'm 6.2 with long legs, and I'm wondering where to look. Like the look of the Africa twin adventure sports, but can't find one near for a test ride.

Any advice for where else I could look? Not interested in a GS, but maybe there's some bigger non adventure bikes I haven't thought about?

Thanks

mikal83

5,340 posts

283 months

Sunday 29th July 2018
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FJR with adjustable screen, I'm 6'1 and its great

anonymous-user

85 months

Sunday 29th July 2018
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I guess it depends which bit of it is cramped?

Maybe just get adjustable pegs?

mad4amanda

2,410 posts

195 months

Sunday 29th July 2018
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where are you every Honda dealer has a compulsory demo?

MrsMiggins

2,867 posts

266 months

Sunday 29th July 2018
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S1000XR works for me and my 35" legs.

DanGPR

991 posts

202 months

Sunday 29th July 2018
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Multistrada 1200 is a good shout for bigger/taller guys.

All day comfortable, 150hp, Ohlins suspension. Handles like a cross between a big supermoto and a 1098.