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2live&ride said:
Glad you were finally able to convince your parents to let you ride...:happy3:
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Well I didn't exactly convince them, but my mom told me that they wouldn't stop me if I got one when I was 18, so I took that and ran with it. Provided the insurance is manageable I'll just get a bike.

The question still remains though, will I have trouble fitting on a sports bike?
 
go to any dealership and sit on the bike. Wiggle your butt around the seating, shift your weight from left to right, lean the bike left while dropping your left leg down and see how it feels. Go into a forward lean position and pretend you're revving the throttle to see if there is any discomfort in the wrist. Comfort is different no matter what your height and size is. Best way to tell is to actually sit on the bike and if they allow it to test ride it.
 
psycho44 said:
go to any dealership and sit on the bike. Wiggle your butt around the seating, shift your weight from left to right, lean the bike left while dropping your left leg down and see how it feels. Go into a forward lean position and pretend you're revving the throttle to see if there is any discomfort in the wrist. Comfort is different no matter what your height and size is. Best way to tell is to actually sit on the bike and if they allow it to test ride it.
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Yeah that's a good point. I'm going to buy used (obviously for a first bike) so I'll probably be able to test it out. The only thing I'm worried about is that I'll be too tall and the bike won't be high enough. Oh well I guess I'll see.
 
I'm short and always afraid I won't be able to get my feet down. Being tall has it's advantages. You can always use both feet to flat foot stop while I have to tip toe one feet to a stop. I get excited when I can flat foot but that's only because there's a groove in the pavement lol. My bike's seat height is 32.1 inch btw while my GN125 seat height was 27.1 inch I could flat foot both feet on that one. Don't know what the seat height on the CBR125 is but can you modify the seat by adding more foam or putting lots of sheep skin. Yeah sheep skin on a sportsbike how kool would that be lol.
 
psycho44 said:
I'm short and always afraid I won't be able to get my feet down. Being tall has it's advantages. You can always use both feet to flat foot stop while I have to tip toe one feet to a stop. I get excited when I can flat foot but that's only because there's a groove in the pavement lol. My bike's seat height is 32.1 inch btw while my GN125 seat height was 27.1 inch I could flat foot both feet on that one. Don't know what the seat height on the CBR125 is but can you modify the seat by adding more foam or putting lots of sheep skin. Yeah sheep skin on a sportsbike how kool would that be lol.
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I see, well I don't think I'll have an issue. I can ride a bicycle with a normal adult frame size and I don't have any major issues, so I'll try it out. I know for a fact the CBR125 is too small, I was on one today (just sitting) and it was too small. But I will try a Ninja 250 and see what that feels like.
 
I think the newer Ninja 250's have a higher seat height than the older ones before 2007 or something.
 
I ride one, I like it. Still not bored of it. I'm not a beanstalk, but it is a bigger bike then the cbr. Prob more on par size-wize with the 250's. I don't know any different (I refuse to get on a 600...prob would wanna sell and go zooooom) but it's a fun bike.
 
I'm 6'2" and well over 200 pounds... I took the cbr 125 for a test ride with a honda test ride, the bike is really good if you keep it in the high revs, (it has a rev limiter so it's hard to blow the engine). Going up a hill I almost came to a stop, the bike doesn't have enough power for guys like us. Your gonna look like a bear on a tricycle if you get that bike. Go do the test rides, you will see what I'm talking about.

Get a used bike (250cc or higher), your going to drop it, I did.

If you get a 150cc your going to be really ****** after a week of riding wanting more power.

p.s. maybe do a t-max to start? (cheaper on insurance due to no clutch). It's a 500cc! you might pay the same as a smaller clutch bike.

http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/products/modelhome/607/home.aspx
 
cnr1993 said:
I'm 6'2" and well over 200 pounds... I took the cbr 125 for a test ride with a honda test ride, the bike is really good if you keep it in the high revs, (it has a rev limiter so it's hard to blow the engine). Going up a hill I almost came to a stop, the bike doesn't have enough power for guys like us. Your gonna look like a bear on a tricycle if you get that bike. Go do the test rides, you will see what I'm talking about.

Get a used bike (250cc or higher), your going to drop it, I did.

If you get a 150cc your going to be really ****** after a week of riding wanting more power.

p.s. maybe do a t-max to start? (cheaper on insurance due to no clutch). It's a 500cc! you might pay the same as a smaller clutch bike.

http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/products/modelhome/607/home.aspx
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I'm 6'4 but weigh only 160. I know for a fact the CBR 125 is too small, and I don't want to spend 4g on a beginner bike. I think I am going to go with a Ninja 250r.
 
lots of older 250's pop up in the $900-1500 range. if you don't HAVE to have the newest plastic style they're fine. and as discussed in other threads, the older 250's had slightly more HP. if the insurance is too much consider a scooter for a year. my gf was quoted $1200/yr for a cbr 125, for the honda ruckus scooter, $220/yr. and you can mod the ruckus to be 150cc thanks to the aftermarket GY6 motors.
 
Maybe go vintage? Get a CB 400... for your height...

If not the 250 ninja would be good too.

Maybe go vintage? Get a CB 400... for your height...

If not the 250 ninja would be good too.

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A dual sport will suit your height nicely. Cheap insurance, cheap used market, awesome beginner bikes. Motard-able.
 

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At 6'4, I would not recommend at Ninja 250r or a CBR125. Im only 6'1 (but heavier than you) and they just feel to small. If you are long-legged, its even worse.

You could try sitting on a Hyosung GT250R.. The bike is a 250 but the frame is the same size as a 650. Never owned one so can't speak on quality

But, I would suggest checking out the smaller CC dualsport/supermoto's. I am 100% sure you will find them to be much more comfortable and therefor enjoyable to ride. They are better city bikes than the small cc sportbikes.

Honda CRF230M
Kawasaki KLX250SF
Yamaha WR250X
Konker KSM200
 
toshison said:
At 6'4, I would not recommend at Ninja 250r or a CBR125. Im only 6'1 (but heavier than you) and they just feel to small. If you are long-legged, its even worse.

You could try sitting on a Hyosung GT250R.. The bike is a 250 but the frame is the same size as a 650. Never owned one so can't speak on quality

But, I would suggest checking out the smaller CC dualsport/supermoto's. I am 100% sure you will find them to be much more comfortable and therefor enjoyable to ride. They are better city bikes than the small cc sportbikes.

Honda CRF230M
Kawasaki KLX250SF
Yamaha WR250X
Konker KSM200
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I was told never to get on a Hyosung, due to their crappy quality. I guess I just have to try a Ninja 250, and see how it fits. I would get a 400 or a 600 but I am new to riding so I don't want to kill myself, and I also wouldn't be able to afford the insurance on a 400/600.
 
d4rktrooper788 said:
I was told never to get on a Hyosung, due to their crappy quality. I guess I just have to try a Ninja 250, and see how it fits. I would get a 400 or a 600 but I am new to riding so I don't want to kill myself, and I also wouldn't be able to afford the insurance on a 400/600.
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From what I've seen the feedback on the Hyosung's is mixed. I've read positive user experiences as well as negative ones. By all means, check out a ninja 250 but I highly recommend you check out one of the dualsport/supermoto's I've listed above, even just for comparison's. Insurance is dirt cheap on those bikes and they are nimble very capable bikes.
 
toshison said:
At 6'4, I would not recommend at Ninja 250r or a CBR125. Im only 6'1 (but heavier than you) and they just feel to small. If you are long-legged, its even worse.

You could try sitting on a Hyosung GT250R.. The bike is a 250 but the frame is the same size as a 650. Never owned one so can't speak on quality

But, I would suggest checking out the smaller CC dualsport/supermoto's. I am 100% sure you will find them to be much more comfortable and therefor enjoyable to ride. They are better city bikes than the small cc sportbikes.

Honda CRF230M
Kawasaki KLX250SF
Yamaha WR250X
Konker KSM200
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The CRF230M has a really low seat height, a Ninja 250 is probably taller. But I agree with the KLX and WRX as being good candidates, from my experience the WRX is the tallest of the group and has the best ergos for taller riders.
 
onecartel said:
The CRF230M has a really low seat height, a Ninja 250 is probably taller. But I agree with the KLX and WRX as being good candidates, from my experience the WRX is the tallest of the group and has the best ergos for taller riders.
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You're right, the WRX is the tallest at 35.2. The CRF is 31ish. Still, its not just the seat height but also the positioning of the pegs & bars. I cant really speak on the WRX as I only have experience with the CRF but I found it to be pretty good for a tall guy. I imagine the WRX would be even better but I believe its also more expensive. Honda was blowing out 2009 CRF's this summer for around $3700 I believe. I think they are all gone but thats a wicked deal.
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