Bike Size???

[breakdirt916]

what's wrong with just liking something more and being able to buy it?

[R7]

what's wrong with just liking something more and being able to buy it?

There's nothing wrong with that at all. And I'm not sure why people try and come up with reasons why someone should or shouldn't buy the bike they want, weather it be a 600 or a liter bike I bought my R1 for 2 reasons, first and most important was the looks of the bike (fapfapfap) and second was because I got a smoken deal on it

As for the fit, the size of the bike isn't the only thing that effects how big or small it feels. Seating position, footrest location and clip-ons will change how the bike feels.

[GixerJockey]

600's are for pussys!!!

[Brian675]

size wise i got the R1 as i felt i fit on it better than the r6...

to me the bike felt small and the R1 was a better fit

I feel too big for most of the 600's i have ridden....

R6:
Dimensions
Length 80.3 in
Width 27.6 in
Height 43.3 in
Seat Height 33.5 in
Wheelbase 54.3 in
Rake (Caster Angle) 24°
Trail 3.8 in
Oil Capacity (with oil filter change) Spec Not Available
Fuel Capacity 4.6 gal
Fuel Economy** 40 mpg
Dry Weight 366 lb

R1:
Dimensions
Length 81.1 in
Width 28.3 in
Height 43.7 in
Seat Height 32.9 in
Wheelbase 55.7 in
Rake (Caster Angle) 24.0°
Trail 4.0 in
Fuel Capacity 4.75 gal
Fuel Economy** 33 mpg
Dry Weight 390 lb

To your post I am

[R7]

As for the fit, the size of the bike isn't the only thing that effects how big or small it feels. Seating position, footrest location and clip-ons will change how the bike feels.

R6:
To your post I am

If I knew how to photoshop, I'd draw you a picture to help you understand a little more better

[Manny]

what's wrong with just liking something more and being able to buy it?

nothing!

just say that.

[daviid]

R6:
Dimensions
Length 80.3 in
Width 27.6 in
Height 43.3 in
Seat Height 33.5 in
Wheelbase 54.3 in
Rake (Caster Angle) 24°
Trail 3.8 in
Oil Capacity (with oil filter change) Spec Not Available
Fuel Capacity 4.6 gal
Fuel Economy** 40 mpg
Dry Weight 366 lb

R1:
Dimensions
Length 81.1 in
Width 28.3 in
Height 43.7 in
Seat Height 32.9 in
Wheelbase 55.7 in
Rake (Caster Angle) 24.0°
Trail 4.0 in
Fuel Capacity 4.75 gal
Fuel Economy** 33 mpg
Dry Weight 390 lb

To your post I am

falls right in line with my earlier post (#12)

[kamikaze]

Depends on the type of bike, no?

I notice the difference when I go from my 600 race bike to my 1000 street bike then to my 1300 street bike, there's a noticeable difference between all three of any combination....600 to 1000 included.

The bikea you have come from totally different segments. FJR and FZ1 might fall under same category but one is designed for sports touring and hence bigger and more comfortable and the other is more inclined towards fun with a more comfy seating position (than an R1). While your Honda is doing exactly what it is supposed to do - crashing on Turn 1

[BCT748]

R6:
Dimensions
Length 80.3 in
Width 27.6 in
Height 43.3 in
Seat Height 33.5 in
Wheelbase 54.3 in
Rake (Caster Angle) 24°
Trail 3.8 in
Oil Capacity (with oil filter change) Spec Not Available
Fuel Capacity 4.6 gal
Fuel Economy** 40 mpg
Dry Weight 366 lb

R1:
Dimensions
Length 81.1 in
Width 28.3 in
Height 43.7 in
Seat Height 32.9 in
Wheelbase 55.7 in
Rake (Caster Angle) 24.0°
Trail 4.0 in
Fuel Capacity 4.75 gal
Fuel Economy** 33 mpg
Dry Weight 390 lb

To your post I am

Keith got a liter bike to impress Jim

[bostongixxer]

I ride a 7fiddy street and switched with Tricky Mike one day on his 1K. His 1K felt a lot bigger and lumbering to me...mine's an 07 and his is an 06.

[richw]

You fit the 1K if you have a large package

[richw]

Mind numbing kalidescopic power and you forget being folded up

[OreoGaborio]

You fit the 1K if you have a small package

fixed

.... crap, I have a 1k

[R1]

R6:
Dimensions
Length 80.3 in
Width 27.6 in
Height 43.3 in
Seat Height 33.5 in
Wheelbase 54.3 in
Rake (Caster Angle) 24°
Trail 3.8 in
Oil Capacity (with oil filter change) Spec Not Available
Fuel Capacity 4.6 gal
Fuel Economy** 40 mpg
Dry Weight 366 lb

R1:
Dimensions
Length 81.1 in
Width 28.3 in
Height 43.7 in
Seat Height 32.9 in
Wheelbase 55.7 in
Rake (Caster Angle) 24.0°
Trail 4.0 in
Fuel Capacity 4.75 gal
Fuel Economy** 33 mpg
Dry Weight 390 lb

To your post I am

I sat on the R1 and sat on the R6 and the R1 fit me better.... plain and simple quote all the numbers you want but first hand experience speaks more than all the numbers in the world....

its all subjective...

[jwm2k3]

I bought my 1000's so I can keep up with my friends on 600's who actually know how to ride....

[TimD]

New liter bikes are generally not any bigger. At 5'3 and i fit just fine on all the literbikes. The gsxr1k is a better fit for me than the 600rr or 636, I'm sure the reverse would be true for a really tall guy.

[kamikaze]

fixed

.... crap, I have a 1k

You fit the 1K if you have a large package

Guys with best package ride a seven fiddy

[BCT748]

Guys with best package ride a seven fiddy

Fuck, I'm 2cc short on both bikes

[R7]

I sat on the R1 and sat on the R6 and the R1 fit me better.... plain and simple quote all the numbers you want but first hand experience speaks more than all the numbers in the world....

its all subjective...

Feel like I'm repeating myself here, but howabout 1 more time? Footpeg possition vs seating possition vs clip-on possition is what makes a bike feel spacious or cramped

[R1]

Feel like I'm repeating myself here, but howabout 1 more time? Footpeg possition vs seating possition vs clip-on possition is what makes a bike feel spacious or cramped

you could repeat it one more time just for laughs.

[Brian675]

There's nothing wrong with that at all. And I'm not sure why people try and come up with reasons why someone should or shouldn't buy the bike they want, weather it be a 600 or a liter bike I bought my R1 for 2 reasons, first and most important was the looks of the bike (fapfapfap) and second was because I got a smoken deal on it

As for the fit, the size of the bike isn't the only thing that effects how big or small it feels. Seating position, footrest location and clip-ons will change how the bike feels.

Do you have any measurements to how different the positioning is? Seriously.

If I knew how to photoshop, I'd draw you a picture to help you understand a little more better

Seriously.

[Brian675]

I sat on the R1 and sat on the R6 and the R1 fit me better.... plain and simple quote all the numbers you want but first hand experience speaks more than all the numbers in the world....

its all subjective...

Ride what you want its your money and I could careless if it were a 75cc or a 1000cc. I just don't get how it is different on the body and location of things, I'll check out the rearsets and bars to see if it so.

[R1]

the real question is why does it matter?

really

WHY?

would you rather have more people on bikes no matter what type and size as it brings more awareness as more people have and ride bikes...

or should it be a closed "members only" group that only allows those that follow the same principles and training and gets so high on its own superiority that it becomes this empty club that no one wants to be a part of because they are so judgmental and "know" whats right, how it should be done, and when it should be done. if thats the case then it will slowly fizzle out because people wont like what they see and just move on to something else...

"hey karting looks fun"

if you ask me the size of the bike is of absolutely no relavance....

sure there are people that shouldnt be on a 1000, 750, 600, etc but most likely they fit into the shouldnt be on any bike category.

there are all types of bikes for all types of people there is not one reason that anyone should have to explain themselves as to what bike they ride and why they bought it, ride it, whatever. there is also no reason that anyone should be excluded from riding EVER.....

I simply said i liked the r1 as it fit me better next to the r6. I also love how it looks, liked the yamaha streetbikes ever since i was little and knew i would have one. I then waited to see what the 07 r1 would look like and made my decision.

theres my explaination. dont like GFY. I dont care.

[R1]

R6:

Seat Height 33.5 in


R1:

Seat Height 32.9 in


To your post I am

not to mention these are the only 2 "numbers" you posted that have any relevance to fit....

as R7 said there are many factors aside from the bikes actual dimensions that one can weigh when they sit on bikes....

like how far the reach is for the handlebars

how much if any of the fairings dig into your knees or any other part of you legs

the angle of the seat as you are riding or stopped at a red light

the height of the footpegs

the curve of the gas tank

the shape of the seat

see these are "fit" issues

not the size of the bike.

btw R7 dont have to repeat himself now.

[jc r6]

I think people should ride what ever they like....that's why they make different bikes.

I personally prefer 600's i had bigger bikes when i was younger and as i got more experience i dropped down to the 600's. I like how quick and nimble the handling is....and i love passing 1000's at the track