How tall are you, and what bike are you on?

[83FirstHawk]

Just out of curiosity, because I saw a comment in another thread, where a rider said he was 6'0" tall, a bit too big for a 650.
   As long as I have been hearing about motorcycles, I've been hearing "Oh that bike is too big for me." -or- "That bike is small enough to have training wheels."

So I'm just curious as to how tall people are and what they ride.

I am 6'2" about 180, and I do feel that on longer rides I wish my 650 was physically larger. No complaints about the engine size, just the actual size of the bike.

Feel free to answer -or- not.

TY

[hockeyhawk]

I'm 6ft 240 and my 85 650 handles my size and weight not problem. It's also pretty comfortable to ride, although I haven't been on it for any extended periods of time yet. My wife thinks the bike looks small under me but I feel OK on it. I'd like to get something bigger in the future but I like this bike so much it would be tough to get rid of.

Ride Safe 

[ROJ]

I'm about 5'9" and 180 and I ride an '82 750. The forks have been lowered through the triple tree about a 1/2" and its perfect for me.

[LOKi]

5'-8" 190lbs and ride an 02 CB750 Nighthawk. Balls of my feet touch the ground. A guy I work with is 6'-7" and over 300lbs. Used to be a line backer for MS State. He has been rebuilding a gixxer for his first bike. THAT is going to be a funny sight. Like a gorilla on a circus bike. He is worried about riding it around without a plate or license. I say with the no chase rule on sport bikes in NOLA combined with a 300lbs+ man riding it, what cop is even going to try?

[Bumblebee]

As long as you reasonably fit on the thing and can control it, size is mostly irrelevant. A small person with a big bike is the same as riding a small bike once the riders feet are on the pegs. There's a girl somewhere that's 5'3" and 100lbs soaking wet riding a R1200GSA without a problem even when it's dropped - she gets a kick out of picking up big bikes for guys who can't lift theirs. A 450lb 6'9" guy on a pocket bike is likely a problem though...

[DesignFlaw06]

6' 4 and 1/8 of a ton.

I feel too big for Nighthawk. At least I do now. When I first bought the 02, I couldn't get over how much larger it felt than my old 650. Now, I've outgrown the 750 and looking for something larger.

Unfortunately, the world does not cater to large people. Rather than asking "Do you have this in this size?", we tend to ask "What do you have in this size?" and pick from there.

[Wahrsuul]

6' - 210lbs on a '96 NH750.  Bike feels about the right size.  the Valk feels ok to sit on, but I don't like the "down in the bike" feeling.  I prefer sitting up on the bike.

[Burgi]

I am 5'6" and my 650 feels great riding. I can't push it flat footed though so if I get in any sort of situation where the ground isn't level, gravel, etc it can be a problem.
Style of the bike has a lot to do with it. I occasionally ride my husband's 1100 Sabre. It weighs about 200 lbs more than my NH but because the seat is so much lower I can push it without a problem. The bar setup on that bike makes me feel like I am riding doing a constant bear hug though, I don't have the reach to make it comfortable.
He is about 6'1" and thinks my Nighthawk is to small for him but the Sabre is sized right.

[Bumblebee]

Unfortunately, the world does not cater to large people. Rather than asking "Do you have this in this size?", we tend to ask "What do you have in this size?" and pick from there.

Curiously crash gear is the exact opposite. Quite a few shops have entire racks of XXXL jackets and huge pants yet finding a small is impossible without ordering half the time and even then they run large. (I put a small on once and I could have almost got someone else in it with me)

[fishball]

I'm 5'11'' and weigh about 165 lbs. with a 32" inseam my cb650sc feels like it was built for me.  The size and weight are just right, the arm reach is spot on and my legs are neither cramped or stretched.  Thank-you Honda!

[Moedad]

5'-10", 32" inseam, 190 lbs on a good day, '93 Nighthawk 750. Guy I bought the bike from said that the seat had an inch of foam taken out. I can flatfoot it if I shift my weight to my feet instead of sitting on the seat. I think that inch would make it more comfortable for sitting (not that it's uncomfortable), but would have me leaning on the grips more.

[gammer]

5'11" 200 lbs. I ride a Nighthawk S (750cc). I can pretty much touch flat foot with the stock seat and suspension in stock position.

[highwayjamin]

Hello everyone, I"am with designflawo6    I'am 6 foot 3 at about 230/235 depending on what I had for lunch.I feel like a giant on my 84 NH S. I have a picture on here with me and my bike,its hard to see it,but yes there is a bike under me  After a long ride my knees start to hurt a little. but thats my story.


thanks for reading

Jim
                               

[Tryvelcro]

5'7", 120 pounds.  I have an '91 NH 750, and an '01 Bandit 600s. The only time I have a problem is if, like Burgi said, there's an uneven surface, gravel, etc.  Then I just get off & bully the bike around.  Only once have I ever had to ask for help, and it really irked me.

For you guys complaining about gear for bigger sizes - I don't even want to hear it.  Seriously.  I have an impossible time finding wearables.

[DesignFlaw06]

Curiously crash gear is the exact opposite. Quite a few shops have entire racks of XXXL jackets and huge pants yet finding a small is impossible without ordering half the time and even then they run large. (I put a small on once and I could have almost got someone else in it with me)

Actually the biggest problem I've found with any clothing/gear is that you can be Big OR Tall, not Big and Tall. For instance, you can find 36 inch inseam pants as long as you're 28 inches around. Not much in the way of that stuff for those of us who stretch both sizes.

[hppants]

6'-0", 210 give or take.  This is my first bike in about 18 years - bought just weeks ago.  It feels just right, but when I looked at the pictures Loki took and posted, admittedly, it looks like the bike is too small for me.  Regardless, while I'm still back in beginner stage, I think it's just right.

[happycommuter]

5'5" ~140 lbs
On slick ground or when layered up in thermals it can be a bit of a challenge to back up or get off the center stand, but otherwise no complaints.  Oh, the hand levers could be closer for stubby fingers in winter gloves.

It's my third bike though.  I found late model CB750 Nighthawks to have an intimidating seat height and weight the first two round of bike-shopping.

[fishmeister]

6'-0", 210 give or take.

I'm the same size and while I am riding it doesn't seem small at all, even with various passengers....I'm fairly sure it looks a bit small with me on it to other riders etc.

[skramer360]

5'-11" 150lbs. 32" inseam. 700 is perfect for me. Easily flat foot it and move it around if needs be.

[Wizbangboom]

6' 0" around 230 lbs. I don't find my 650 Nighthawk too small. My 150 Kymco on the other hand is kind of a tight fit.

[Red-Hawk]

6' 5" 220-225 lbs. 550 Nighthawk.           

[Rusty B]

Well I am 6' tall and 195 lbs. 32" inseam.
The 95, 750 NH seems to fit me just fine.
I can flat foot it and move it around wherever I need to.
I am also 60 years old, and still want another Gold Wing, but finances stop that for now.
I am trying to find a good Corbin seat for my NH but so far no luck when I have found one on E-bay I was out bid, and new is just out of reach right now.
So if anyone has a Corbin seat GF & Lady for 91-03 NH and wants to let it go let me know.

Rusty   

[ToddW]

6'-2" and 260 - the 550 is comfortable to me because I've never ridden any other bike.  I'm used to being cramped into almost everything from airline seats to sportscars to women's shoes...  oh wait...  nevermind that last one.   

[detdrbuzzard]

i'm 6'0" and between 220 and 230lbs. the handlebars need to be about 4" taller and if the footpegs were half inch lower. more like a stock cb350

[green427]

5' 10", 200lbs with a 30" inseam, my '95 750 feels just right. I can flatfoot it, but backing up on my slightly inclined driveway is difficult.