Ok, I am wondering if I should get a bigger bike because....
I am 6'3 and riding an '02 R6 which is causing me to doubt my riding position (I feel like I am sitting down in a chair and not leaning my body at an angle forward). I have only been riding since last March and this is my first bike and I love it, but I am beginning to wonder if I am just physically too big for the bike. To explain just what my riding position is like try this:
Sit in a chair with feet flat on the ground and lean forward keeping your knees directly under your shoulders, I also ride at the back of the seat off the tank.
That is my position. Is this correct or Ok? When I ride towards the front of the tank I feel cramped and the bike feels loose and harder to turn. Again, not sure if a bigger bike will help change this, thats why I'm asking. Thanks for the help.
I am only 5'-11" so the R6 really fits me perfectly, I really don't think you can get a bigger bike. The seat height on an R6 is about as high as you can get, the R1 is really about the same size as the R6 (only 1/2" taller)
As far as riding position, you will need to do whatever is comfortable for you, I find myself sitting very close to the tank, it just feels better for me.
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Last edited by mdsolutions : 08-24-2005 at 12:19 PM.
The R1 actually has a lower seat height then the R6. I'm 6'4" tall. I rode a 03 R6 with no problems. Try pushing your butt a little farther back in the seat. I have a tendency to get right upagainist the tank. I have to remind myself to sit back farther.
i'm 6 2" and i sit right up against the tank and i'm perfectly comfortable. i rode a gsxr 600 the other day and the reach for the bars was incredible! i couldn't believe how far it was. i can't imagine riding like that all over town. maybe you could switch to one of those and it'd be more comfortable?
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