Hello all, and a question from a noob

bigsocks · 10-27-2008, 12:15 PM

I'm a bit of a late starter to the bike scene, basically a few mates have passed their test and now i have been bitten by the bug.

The only thing is i'm 6' tall and weigh about 16 stones. I'm gonna look like a right plonker on a little 125cc. I know i'm restriced to this engine size which is fine but physically is there a larger bike so i dont look so out of place??

cheers

grotbag · 10-27-2008, 12:22 PM

Greetings and welcome to the biker forum bigsocks

Have a look at some of the cruisers, honda shadows, marauders, dragsters as there 'chunky' bikes ............. only because I'm biased

The guys and gals will be along with more suggestions soon

jonnywombat · 10-27-2008, 12:23 PM

Hi Big socks, and welcome to the forum

The best chioces for you would be either a crosser/supermoto type, or a adventure sport type thingy.

The best of the bunch is prolly a Honda Varadero

serenity13 · 10-27-2008, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigsocks

I'm a bit of a late starter to the bike scene, basically a few mates have passed their test and now i have been bitten by the bug.

The only thing is i'm 6' tall and weigh about 16 stones. I'm gonna look like a right plonker on a little 125cc. I know i'm restriced to this engine size which is fine but physically is there a larger bike so i dont look so out of place??

cheers

What about Yamaha XT125 range or Honda XR125L, as being 5'3" ish, i know these bikes are too high for me.

Welcome

FirestormMike · 10-27-2008, 12:32 PM

Hyosung Comet/GT 125 is a pretty big bike for its cc, and has fooled many people into thinking it's something bigger.

bigmax · 10-27-2008, 12:46 PM

The honda varadero 125. I'm 6ft and 18stone and had a similar problem until a saw one....I miss mine

serenity13 · 10-27-2008, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigmax

The honda varadero 125. I'm 6ft and 18stone and had a similar problem until a saw one....I miss mine

These are very sexy bikes

emzed · 10-27-2008, 03:08 PM

welcome aboard and I hope you find something that suits. My criteria for a bike is that my feet can touch the ground while I'm sitting on it

Spinaltapper · 10-27-2008, 04:04 PM

Hello bigsocks, welcome to the forum mate.

indie · 10-27-2008, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigmax

The honda varadero 125. I'm 6ft and 18stone and had a similar problem until a saw one....I miss mine

perfect for you, they dont look like a 125cc bike

10-27-2008, 12:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
bigsocks Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2	Hello all, and a question from a noob I'm a bit of a late starter to the bike scene, basically a few mates have passed their test and now i have been bitten by the bug. The only thing is i'm 6' tall and weigh about 16 stones. I'm gonna look like a right plonker on a little 125cc. I know i'm restriced to this engine size which is fine but physically is there a larger bike so i dont look so out of place?? cheers
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grotbag Moderator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Near Hornsea,on the East Yorkshire coast Posts: 9,403	Re: Hello all, and a question from a noob Greetings and welcome to the biker forum bigsocks Have a look at some of the cruisers, honda shadows, marauders, dragsters as there 'chunky' bikes ............. only because I'm biased The guys and gals will be along with more suggestions soon
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jonnywombat Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Wrexham Posts: 1,540	Re: Hello all, and a question from a noob Hi Big socks, and welcome to the forum The best chioces for you would be either a crosser/supermoto type, or a adventure sport type thingy. The best of the bunch is prolly a Honda Varadero
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FirestormMike Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Stockton on Tees Posts: 1,738	Re: Hello all, and a question from a noob Hyosung Comet/GT 125 is a pretty big bike for its cc, and has fooled many people into thinking it's something bigger.
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bigmax Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bromsgrove Posts: 99	Re: Hello all, and a question from a noob The honda varadero 125. I'm 6ft and 18stone and had a similar problem until a saw one....I miss mine

10-27-2008, 03:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
emzed Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Moray, Scotland Posts: 636	Re: Hello all, and a question from a noob welcome aboard and I hope you find something that suits. My criteria for a bike is that my feet can touch the ground while I'm sitting on it

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