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Comment on Yamaha FZ6R by Devex

Devex — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 07:21:50 +0000

I can understand your pain being a taller guy, trying to get onto a small bike. I’m 6 feet even so you’re quite a bit taller and I found the sizing of most 600cc sport bikes to be just right. Have you looked at a used Katana or something similar? That would give you the size you need while not being overly powerful.

Comment on Yamaha FZ6R by Troy

Troy — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:49:41 +0000

I am a beginning ride who is looking for a good first motorcycle. I have some experience on dirt bikes and I own a scooter but I havent rode a motorcycle yet. I am taking my beginner rider course in may but I was looking for some advice on a good first bike. I have sat on a cbr250 at a dealership and it felt very small to me. I also sat on a fz6 which was much bigger. I am 6’5″ so it is hard to try and find a beginner sport or sport tour bike that I will feel comfortable on.

Comment on Yamaha FZ6R by Suzy

Suzy — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 05:06:02 +0000

Like many others in this forum, I’m worried about my size in comparison to the bike. I’m 5′ tall and really want to upgrade from a Ninja 250r to a bike like the FZ6r. It’s been tough finding a bike to fit my height, but I know lowering kits are available. I’ve seen as much as 1.75″ lowering kits available for the FZ6r, but wasn’t positive if this’d be sufficient for my height or not. I sat on one a couple weeks ago at it’s normal height, and my tip-toes could touch the ground on both sides. I always rode dirtbikes much larger than myself so I’m use to big bikes, but I’d really like to make my bike as comfortable as possible. Anybody have any input as to whether the lowering kit would make a huge difference or not, or would I be better off looking into getting a different bike?

Comment on Yamaha FZ6R by Suzy

Suzy — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 04:48:40 +0000

Joe, I am looking to buy the FZ6r in about a week or two. I ride a Ninja 250r, like ur daughter-in-law did and I, too, am 5 foot tall. I sat on an FZ6r at the dealership and could touch my tip-toes to the ground on both sides, I was just curious if she had bought a lowering kit for hers. I know that there are kits available that lower it about 1.75″ and I was hoping that it’d be enough.

Comment on Yamaha FZ6R by Devex

Devex — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 19:09:20 +0000

For a person your size, something under 600cc would be an ideal choice if you're going for a sport bike. You can go a little larger with a cruiser. Check out our picks for the Top 10 Motorcycles for New Riders. The list relates to 2010 and we're working on an update for 2011!

Comment on Yamaha FZ6R by Mike

Mike — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 06:26:02 +0000

I am new to bikes, looking around, trying to gather as much info and advice as possible. Never riden a bike, but want to start, and have to start some where. I am 5’7 and about 170lbs, and reccomendations for some one of my size? And I also will be looking for the proper training and techniques and not just jumping into this blind. So with that, any advice for a person like me?

Comment on Kawasaki Gives Canada and Japan the Ninja 400R by Devex

Devex — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 16:51:13 +0000

Glad to hear it! That sounds like an awesome setup you’ve got. Bringing the Man Cave into the bathroom, I like it!

Comment on Kawasaki Gives Canada and Japan the Ninja 400R by Edra Jukes

Edra Jukes — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 16:10:23 +0000

I just installed an in-wall computer in my bathroom with a pull out keyboard tray and, with all do respect, this is the first blog I read while taking a number 2. This is getting bookmarked because it will always have a place in my heart, and bathroom. Thanks for the great read.

Comment on Top 10 Motorcycles for New Riders: 2010 by kiai

kiai — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 18:01:42 +0000

600cc has a lot of power. If you’re under 180 pounds, it’s sufficient.

Comment on Top 10 Motorcycles Songs by Welsh Motorcycle Forum

Welsh Motorcycle Forum — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 18:20:38 +0000

Nothing like a good motorcycle song while riding the real thing