What bike for a tall rider?

Originally Posted by Spree

TBH I would go for a bigger motor if I was going for a cruiser - those engines aint built for ripping the road up and I think a 600/750 would be good to start with.

If I got a bike with a bigger engine i'd have to restrict it, so wouldn't it end up the same as getting a 33hp one such as the dragstar 400?

[Spree]

Originally Posted by The Mighty One

If I got a bike with a bigger engine i'd have to restrict it, so wouldn't it end up the same as getting a 33hp one such as the dragstar 400?

Hmm didn't think of that - sorry mate

Heh.

Dragstar looks promising. Going to see if I can go to a showroom nearby or the like and have a look at/sit on one. Need to start booking my CBT and such now too, methinks.

[grotbag]

Yep, get your scates on!!! There's only 7 months left till the bike test changes!!

See other threads for the details

Originally Posted by grotbag

Yep, get your scates on!!! There's only 7 months left till the bike test changes!!

See other threads for the details

Changes?

Can't find the thread(s), could you link?

[grotbag]

Click on forums at the top left of the page, then scroll down to new-rider-information, it's all in there!!


more here too DSA - 2008 Motorcycle Test

How much will I be looking at for insurance on a 400 or restricted 650 per month? I'll understand if it's too vague a question to get an accurate answer from. I imagine being 17 will drive it up considerably.

[grotbag]

well as your on the net why dont you get a quote from ;
https://quotes.bennetts.co.uk/src/Fu...=Google+Search

or

Motorcycle Insurance from Carole Nash, the UK's Most Used Broker

or

Cheap Online Quote | The Bike Insurer

There's loads of em, go and have a look

maybe a super moto style..... can fit a big dude, and are LOADS of fun!

[nice111]

Originally Posted by The Mighty One

Ello, first post and all. In a couple of months i'll be (hopefully) getting my first bike. The problem i've been having in deciding on what to get lies in my height and build; i'm 6"5 and pretty bulky.

I'm currently looking at a bandit 600 (obviously restricted). I'd love to get a cruiser, but they are seemingly a lot more expensive on the whole. I have however had a look at some chinese/jap models such as the virago 400, and they look good. The one problem is the size of the bikes. My worry is that they'll simply be too small for me and be uncomfortable, make me look like a muppet or both.

So if any of you can help me out with some reccomendations of what to get for someone my size, that'd be greatly appreciated. My budget is likely to be £1.5-£2k, including restricting if needed.

WWhat bike for a tall rider??

A penny farthing