What bike for a tall rider?

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.

[grotbag]

Hello there Mighty and welcome to the forum

Haven't a clue about a bike for tall men, being a bit of a midget I'm looking for something low!!

I'm sure some of the other nutter's in here will give you some pointers! There are some threads about along similar lines, have you had a read of them yet?

[druidsam]

Autotrader - KAWASAKI VN 400 400cc



what about something like this....welcome to the forum mighty



........................Sam

tinyurl.com/yr7hqd (Can't make links yet)

I have to say, that is beautiful. Exactly what i'm looking for. Did you mention it specifically as it's a larger cruiser in the 33bhp range?

[Rerb]

Hello TMO,
Welcome to the forum, I can vouch for BS Bikes a pal of mine works for them

[Spree]

Hi TMO - I'll have a look around for ya when I get chance

Thanks for the welcomes. I've been looking around the net a bit more, and noticed the dragstar 400. It's also exactly what i'm looking for in terms of looks. Do any of you have experience with the thing? My sole concern is the size of it, really.

I reckon a cruiser would be ideal for me, as it'd mostly be used to get to college and back, short country rides etc. I.E nothing more than an hour or twos ride at once.

Id stay away from the chinese ones, not knockin em ,cos i av one, 250 cruiser. Im 5 10ish 15 stone.and its at its limits with me, suspension bottoms easy, not a lot of power, but it looks the dogs wotsits,at my age, 60,thats all i want.if your gonna do serious miles, pillion etc,any of the jap 400/600 cruisers would do you.I like the virago

[grotbag]

Originally Posted by The Mighty One

Thanks for the welcomes. I've been looking around the net a bit more, and noticed the dragstar 400. It's also exactly what i'm looking for in terms of looks. Do any of you have experience with the thing? My sole concern is the size of it, really.

I reckon a cruiser would be ideal for me, as it'd mostly be used to get to college and back, short country rides etc. I.E nothing more than an hour or twos ride at once.

Yamaha DragStar 400 hmmmm nice looking bike!! Why not have a read of some review's on the net and see what owners have to say about them?

[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.