Kymco Quannon 150?

[d4rktrooper788]

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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.

That's not much more than a ninja, all the ninja 250s after 2008 have a seat height of 30.5, which is basically 31.

 

[onecartel]

The CRF suspension is pillow soft (even with sag set), so the ride height is a fair amount shorter once the suspension is loaded. This is me on a CRF230M, I'm abit less than 5"10 and both my knees were slightly bent while flat footing.

In comparison, I can just barely flat foot on a KLX250SF with stock suspension and half cheek the WRX.

 

[toshison]

That's not much more than a ninja, all the ninja 250s after 2008 have a seat height of 30.5, which is basically 31.

Yeah but for me, its more than just seat height as it is the fact that I got to fold up my legs like chicken wings to rest my feet on the pegs. The standard position on a dual sport is just much more comfortable for me then a sport given my height and husky thigh meat! You don't need to go for a CRF either, like onecartel mentions, its short in comparison to the KLX and WRX. Those would probably fit you great. The KLX i think is the best looking out of the bunch too with more modern looks.

 

[evang]

See I follow your logic but I have two issues with that. 1) I need a forgiving bike/something to learn on. 2) Honda CBR 125's are (like posted above) only 2G-3G 3) Anything above 250cc will cause my insurance to go through the roof.

get a 250. way more capable.

i pay $61 a month for my kawi 250.

 

[d4rktrooper788]

I decided to go with the Quannon.

 

[toshison]

Cool. Good for you for trying something different. Be sure to let us know how the bike goes as you might just be the first guy on here with one.

 

[polo]

ditto. add some pics!

 

[d4rktrooper788]

ditto. add some pics!

Oh I'm not getting it till next season, but when I do, I'll add some pics.

 

[toshison]

Ah man, talk about premature epostulation!

 

[d4rktrooper788]

Ah man, talk about premature epostulation!

Nah, might as well figure everything out long in advance so that when next year's season rolls in, I am prepared.

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