[Doc]

Originally Posted by ChR1s

Have you ever even sat on a 650 Ninja? The seat:peg distance is extremely short. At 6', I myself find that bike extremely cramped. Espousing the virtues of little bikes just because they're little is not always sage advice.

IMPO, "fitting" on a sportbike for street riding has a lot do with tolerance. You put up with the cramped business for those times when comfort is furthest from thought.

Here's my suggestion: KTM 990 Supermoto

I have not sat on one. I just know someone that owns one that is about 6'1" and has not complained.

Exposing the virtues of liter bikes because they will fit is not always sage advice as well.

I don't care who you are... Shaq shouldn't start on a 1000cc...

[gregp]

Might I suggest a Triumph Tiger? It is tall, roomy, comfortable, and powerful. I would also suggest checking out a Buell Ulyses, except for that lump of an engine, or a KTM 950 Adventure if not for the 21" front wheel...
All are right proper for big boys when set up correctly.

[rockymt21]

Heres another one for you guys.

Is it usually better to finance through the dealer or the bank? I know car dealers usually have some good rates, is it the same for motorcycle dealers?

thanks, Dan

[Benyen Soljax]

Originally Posted by rockymt21

Heres another one for you guys.

Is it usually better to finance through the dealer or the bank? I know car dealers usually have some good rates, is it the same for motorcycle dealers?

thanks, Dan

bank, always and forevermore. credit union is preferable. dont know why you think car dealers give good rates, but you might want to do a rehash of that belief as well.

you should shop around for loans just like you do for bikes.

[ZX-12R]

Originally Posted by Benyen Soljax

bank, always and forevermore. credit union is preferable. dont know why you think car dealers give good rates, but you might want to do a rehash of that belief as well.

you should shop around for loans just like you do for bikes.

The only exception to that is if they are running a special financing promotion at the dealership or brand credit card. I was able to finance my last motorcycle at 3.99% for 3 years when the going rate was around 6.5%. You have to read the fine print though to make sure you don't get screwed in the end. I made sure my monthly payments would cover the balance a couple of months before the 3 year term was up.

[rockymt21]

Originally Posted by Benyen Soljax

bank, always and forevermore. credit union is preferable. dont know why you think car dealers give good rates, but you might want to do a rehash of that belief as well.

you should shop around for loans just like you do for bikes.

I had some desperate dealers giving me some low rates when I was shopping for my Tahoe. Guess it depends on the vehicle and dealer.

[Benyen Soljax]

Originally Posted by ZX-12R

You have to read the fine print though to make sure you don't get screwed in the end.

i feel this point needs emphasizing.

[ZX-12R]

Originally Posted by Benyen Soljax

i feel this point needs emphasizing.

Agreed... Usually if you don't pay it off during the promotional period they will charge you for all the accumulated interest from the past 3 years at their normal high rate of 12-24%. They also put your minimum payment around $30 which won't even remotely cover the loan ballance in even 6 years.

If you are comfortable reading the fine print, there are plenty of deals to be had if you have the means to pay the bike off in a reasonable period of time.

[onewheel]

zx7r is nice for a bigger person.. The tank is long it streches you out some..
to me it feels like a chopper reaching for the bars..

[OreoGitorio]

Originally Posted by DuckSauce

+1 - Great bikes!! I can't speak to their testing of the Multistrada but, when they were developing the 999, I know that they intentionally employed one factory test rider who was VERY tall and one who was VERY short to see how the bike ergonomics worked at each extreme.

So they wanted to make sure everyone was in an equal amount of pain?
Glad to hear they don't discriminate when building their torture racks

[Evil_Weasel]

Originally Posted by onewheel

zx7r is nice for a bigger person.. The tank is long it streches you out some..
to me it feels like a chopper reaching for the bars..

see that's odd, i'm pretty short and i thought the zx-7r was one of the more "cramped" and racey bikes i have ridden.

[onewheel]

The foot pegs seemed in the general area as my bike.. but I felt like I was reaching for the bars this was a 97 zx7r

[Nix]

B-King dude!! And I ain't makin a fat joke about da burger joint.

[mattrsvr]

I am your exact size.I ride Aprilia RSVR and i find it very comfortable and sized for us plus sized guys. They are reliable,inexpensive and great fun to ride. Matt

[Phat Twin]

Originally Posted by DucDave

Two words...

Multistrada...

Hmmmm.... Seems like that might be only one word to me, but I'm not a math genius. Kidding Dave.

The multi is a nice choice. Rj's in Nashua has one on the floor for 6K with a comfort seat and a chipped motor with Termingioni exhaust. Nice Fast red colour.

FYI.

[rockymt21]

I sat on several bikes today including an F4i. It was by far, the most comfortable. Im pretty much sold.

[01 Taxidriver]

I ride a 2001 BMW K12RS.I'm 6'4"@ 270lbs.So far I love the bike.Except when I need to buy a part from the dealer$$$$$

01Taxidriver