A2 Friendly Bike For 6'5 Rider

[V12 Virgin]

In need of some help...just passed my a2 test (I'm 21) and looking for a bike that a) I can fit on comfortably b) can commute on and c) isn't going to break the bank.

Current thoughts are a Fazer 600 (fox eye) but struggling to find anything else that falls within budget (3k).

Any suggestions would be great.

Thanks!

[Cylon2007]

Versys 650

[hiccy18]

I'm 5ft11 and the Fazer 600 felt small for me, although I was happy enough blasting around on it for 10k miles or so. Vstrom 650?

[A500leroy]

if you can find another £500 your in cb500f/x, 500 rebel, mt03 territory, all should fit a big lad like you.

[EagleMoto4-2]

Honda NC700 should fit the bill nicely.

[V12 Virgin]

Thanks all; going to look at the Versys and give a CB500X a go I think!

[NorthernSky]

Can't praise the CB500x enough - I'm fairly tall, probably 6'2, and the bike was perfect. Ultra reliable, easy 70+ mpg on distances and commutes (and actually most of the time in general), enough power to overtake nearly everything easily.

I had a tall GIVI screen on mine, and it gave excellent wind protection - I was in a nice bubble of air with a good 2 or 3 inches of extra headroom to spare. Advise you look at those if you do choose the 500x.

3k will get you a solid one in a private sale. 3.5k will get you a good one, with a lot of nice extras (triple luggage, nice can, etc).

I sold my well-maintained high spec one in Black, 15 plate, recently for £3300.

The bike has such a good riding position, youll be sat nice and high up, no need to lean forward awkwardly over low handlebars!

Good luck, get it done :-)

[crofty1984]

Nc700/750x maybe?

[RichTT]

Cylon2007 said:

Versys 650

Another vote for this. Should be able to get a Mk1 or Mk2 in budget. I've had two of them and they'll go all day long without issue. Seat is comfy and panniers will take a full face lid.

[V12 Virgin]

Thanks all- some helpful suggestions. Going to try and get a test ride on a Versy's and a CB500X and see which I prefer!