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bike for tall guy
Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 2:52 pm
by Bowen Kevin
I am 6'5". Can anyone suggest a good, dual purpose bike for commuting and probably some limited touring?
Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 3:09 pm
by blues2cruise
Maybe a V-Strom?
to the site......
all the way from Vancouver.
I come over to Bowen a few times a year to walk, browse, eat and take photos. It's like having a mini vacation for a few hours.
Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 3:54 pm
by Johnj
Have you looked at a
Kawasaki VerSys yet?
Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 3:59 pm
by gsJack
The Kawasaki KLR650 has been used as a tourer for years and has a 35" seat height, also look at their Versys with a 33" seat height.
Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 4:15 pm
by Bowen Kevin
Yes, but it only boasts ABS in European models.
Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 4:18 pm
by Bowen Kevin
gsJack wrote:The Kawasaki KLR650 has been used as a tourer for years and has a 35" seat height, also look at their Versys with a 33" seat height.
Thanks
Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 4:38 am
by Bubbas_brother
Look at the Yamaha V Stars.
Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 5:03 am
by storysunfolding
the V-strom has ABS. My 650 averages 57 mpg and has more than enough power to carry me, g/f and all my gear through the mountain passes. I'm about to take it on a 4,000 miles road trip. So good for smaller touring
Re: bike for tall guy
Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 5:06 am
by HYPERR
Bowen Kevin wrote:I am 6'5". Can anyone suggest a good, dual purpose bike for commuting and probably some limited touring?
When you say dual purpose bike, how much off-road riding do you intend to do?
Re: bike for tall guy
Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 12:08 pm
by flynrider
Bowen Kevin wrote:I am 6'5". Can anyone suggest a good, dual purpose bike for commuting and probably some limited touring?
How about this?
Sorry, I just couldn't help myself.
The KLR650 is a nice balance between dirt and street. It's not exceptional at either task, but it's pretty good at both.