Big bloke on a smaller bike

Kandy159 · Post by **Kandy159** » Tue May 31, 2011 1:49 am

Hey all,
I'm new to the forum and have started the process of getting my license together and taking the plunge into the world of motorbikes.
So, my problem is this: I love the look of the Ninja 250R but I'm rather hesitant to purchase it because I am 6'5" and 110kg, I don't even know if the damn thing could support me!

Any advise would be brilliant

Kandy

fireyrob · Post by **fireyrob** » Tue May 31, 2011 8:09 am

Kawa has the LAMS approved 650! Bigger in size and would suit you much better over the life of your restricted licence and maybe even longer!

Six Addict · Post by **Six Addict** » Tue May 31, 2011 8:18 am

Defintely do as above mate... Versys, ninja 650 and the er6 all come in lams and are pretty well put together machines! Go check them out

tim · Post by **tim** » Tue May 31, 2011 9:45 am

Yup, get a bigger bike you'll be glad you did! Then while you're still learning you can work out which ZX10R or ZX6R you want for when you upgrade and get a REAL sports bike

Kandy159 · Post by **Kandy159** » Tue May 31, 2011 10:43 am

Thanks so much!
I'll start doing my homework on them all to figure out which suits me the most.

Now it's just a matter of doing Q-Ride and getting gear and I'm set

Kandy159 · Post by **Kandy159** » Tue May 31, 2011 11:16 am

Not to mention (after a bit of reason) put a substantial hole in my pocket compared to the 250

.

How horrid the life of a student is

fireyrob · Post by **fireyrob** » Tue May 31, 2011 12:46 pm

After reading that post Id forgotten how cheap new the 250R now is. When I had mine I was 100kg and about 6'1" and got used to riding it but no more than 400km in a day. Whatever bike you end up with you will need to get used to a riding position. Will the bike be able to cope with your height n weight, yep for sure, will you be comfy on it I dont know. Look around, Im sure there may be some Suzuki (ducks n weaves) GS500's out there 2nd hand thats are LAMS approved and a much bigger bike

dilligaf · Post by **dilligaf** » Tue May 31, 2011 12:48 pm

my son is your height and he ended up with a 400 supermotard. looked at the dual sports (KLR650) but was a bit intimidated by their size.
he's thinking of a 600 next but after riding one reckons he'll need to move the pegs.

Kandy159 · Post by **Kandy159** » Tue May 31, 2011 1:09 pm

Thanks again, I'll start looking at these new ones

Zedd · Post by **Zedd** » Mon Jun 06, 2011 12:25 pm

z650

*I say that since I'm 6'4 and I find the size perfect, plus the bike could keep me happy long after I get my full licence.

GPZ_Jim · Post by **GPZ_Jim** » Mon Jun 27, 2011 3:29 pm

Just lent my ER5 to someone who is prolly similar to your dimensions & weight.. said it was quite comfy

seiko1 · Post by **seiko1** » Mon Jun 27, 2011 3:31 pm

My mate is the same dimensions.......
and a 250 disappears up the crack of his arse!

Strika · Post by **Strika** » Mon Jun 27, 2011 6:30 pm

Out of left field, but a KLE500? Bloody good size for a big boy, only 500cc, but a twin cylinder so quite smooth and has plenty of poke and good handling. Cheap 2nd hand too if price is a factor. The Ninja 650 in a lams, or a Versys in a lams if they do them, would be brilliant if the budget allows.

Also, an older but well looked after GPz500S is a fecking good bike too!

h.b.bear · Post by **h.b.bear** » Mon Jun 27, 2011 6:40 pm

one of my bikes is a kle 500,im 6ft 2" ,105kg,find its good for long legged blokes and a overall good bike

Six Addict · Post by **Six Addict** » Mon Jun 27, 2011 6:48 pm

drz400sm for the win!!!

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