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    Re: 6'2" new rider looking for a sportbike

    Seeing that you got your bike already, I'll just throw in my 2 cents...

    I'm 6'1" and 245 lbs. When I got my first bike, I was bodybuilding and was up to 265 lbs... it was a '98 Gixxer750. I felt GREAT on it. The best way to choose a bike it to test-ride one. Every dealer out there has demos you can ride. Use them! They're there for a reason...

    My next bike was a Yamaha R1. Tons of power (whoa!) There was a bit of discomfort on my back, but not so much where I hated riding. I test-rode Hondas and Kawi's after that, and both of those bikes killed my back...

    ... so where am I today? Back on a '08 Gixxer. Why? Comfort. Like I said, I felt great on it. Everyone has different bio-mechanics... we all sit, ride, throttle, and brake differently. Test ride your bikes, and make a decision from there. Don't base your decision on style, type, or size of the bike...
    ~~Emilio~~


    '98 Suzuki GSX-R750: Sold
    '02 Yamaha R1: Sold
    '06 Suzuki GSX-R1000 CUSTOM: Current
    '08 Suzuki GSX-R750: Current

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    Re: 6'2" new rider looking for a sportbike

    im 6'5 ride a 600f3... older bikes are a lil bit taller and wider in my opinion... start there

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