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Old 07-02-2009, 09:31 AM   #11
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I'm 6'4" and am on my 3rd GSXR1000. I'm quite comfortable on it. When I bought my first GSXR back in 2001, I had just parted ways with Yamaha and was looking for a change so I tried EVERYTHING else, including the Italian brands. There were several factors that drew me to this bike but comfort was definitely on the list.
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Old 07-02-2009, 09:36 AM   #12
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compaired to the R1/R6 just about everything has more leg room
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Old 07-02-2009, 09:47 AM   #13
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im 6'4, and about the only comfy sportbikes ive been on are some of the older ones. Tl's, zx9r's, zx7r, 900rr...

The newer bikes werent made to be comfortable.
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Old 07-02-2009, 10:12 AM   #14
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I'm not tall but I was floored when I went to my first group VFR ride. I was surrounded by giants!! Probably not what you mean since the VFR is considered a sport-tourer though..

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Old 07-02-2009, 11:08 AM   #15
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While arguably not in the category of a true Sport bike I would say take a close Look at the Busa and the ZX14 these are flat out incredible to ride. The thing that hard core sport riders vetch about when these bikes are discussed (extra weight and chassis length) smooth out the ride and anything you give away in the corners, the incredible torque on both machines lets you more than take it back in the straights.
I'm all but certain my next bike will be a Busa. I'd prefer an 06-07, I hate the back end on the 08-09 but love that orange/blue paint scheme. I also considered the ZX14 and love the back end of that one but don't really like the front end of it all that much.

I feel cramped as hell on my CBR 1000 on the longer trips, it does not help that I severely pulled muscles in my neck/shoulder area 2 years ago and will not stay off the bike long enough for it to quit agitating it. I know it has to do this bike because if I switch to the F4I or Ninja 500 I can ride all day pain free.
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Old 07-02-2009, 11:36 AM   #16
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I look like a kid on my vfr. LOL
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Old 07-02-2009, 04:19 PM   #17
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im about 6'1 185 TLR is the most comfortable sportbike i have ever ridden, but then againt he only bike i have found uncomfortable is an 06 R6
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Old 07-02-2009, 04:21 PM   #18
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im 6'4, and about the only comfy sportbikes ive been on are some of the older ones. Tl's, zx9r's, zx7r, 900rr...

The newer bikes werent made to be comfortable.
I'm only 6' but I do like my 98 ZX9R.
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Old 07-03-2009, 02:14 AM   #19
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I'm a smidge under 6'4" and 280#...i've ridden everything, but by far the most comfortable bike i've ever ridden was the TL1000R


yeah but you weigh like a buck twenty-five



Motherfucker I weigh 195...Lol
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Old 07-03-2009, 02:21 AM   #20
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Motherfucker I weigh 195...Lol
come on, take the lead weights out of your pockets...its ok, i wish i had the metabolism of a shrew too
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