Hello folks, this would be my first post, but i have ghosted around here a while and read many a threads. I think my post my be a little unique though because most of the "taller riders" threads deal with guys that are 6'3 or 6'4.
I'm 18, 6'8 and weigh a mere 190lbs. I know the suggested bikes for most beginners are the 250's and 500's, but there are some comfort issues with some of these bikes. I do like the sv650s which is probably going to be my choice of bike (who knows it'll be a month or two), but I don't like the 05's black frame. I know first off what most are probably thinking, don't go new and this is a vanity issue, but..... I have certain reasons for wanting to go new and as for the vanity thing.... I can't help but want to get something that atleast appeals to the senses (If I got what looked the best I would go for an r1, sweet lookin bike with in black). Anyone know any good options for this? I hope to be able to get an 04 model, but I don't know how hard that will be(financing wise).
I also realllly like the 05 kawasaki zzr600, I haven't sat on a zzr600, but I've sat on a zx-6r and it was very comfortable, but I don't know if you guys would recommend a zzr600 considering it is a 600cc I-4 bike (as compared to the sv's vtwin motor).
To end this, right now I'm interested in the yzf600r(never sat on one or seen one though), the sv650s, and the zzr600(same deal as the yamaha). I've sat on the sv650s and I like it and I've heard good things about the bike, but I just don't know if I really do like it? make sense? probably not, but lets just say it doesn't "tickle my fancy" as the zzr600 does.
Sorry for the long post, I'll appreciate any input. I also sat on an f4i and I love that bike, but insurance wants an arm and a leg(I know its not a good choice, but it's still a nice bike) :bawling:. I got quoted at $400 for liability on the sv650s (not bad to me), and I need to check out state farm.
btw I DO plan on taking the MSF course before I get my bike. :waytogo:
I'm 18, 6'8 and weigh a mere 190lbs. I know the suggested bikes for most beginners are the 250's and 500's, but there are some comfort issues with some of these bikes. I do like the sv650s which is probably going to be my choice of bike (who knows it'll be a month or two), but I don't like the 05's black frame. I know first off what most are probably thinking, don't go new and this is a vanity issue, but..... I have certain reasons for wanting to go new and as for the vanity thing.... I can't help but want to get something that atleast appeals to the senses (If I got what looked the best I would go for an r1, sweet lookin bike with in black). Anyone know any good options for this? I hope to be able to get an 04 model, but I don't know how hard that will be(financing wise).
I also realllly like the 05 kawasaki zzr600, I haven't sat on a zzr600, but I've sat on a zx-6r and it was very comfortable, but I don't know if you guys would recommend a zzr600 considering it is a 600cc I-4 bike (as compared to the sv's vtwin motor).
To end this, right now I'm interested in the yzf600r(never sat on one or seen one though), the sv650s, and the zzr600(same deal as the yamaha). I've sat on the sv650s and I like it and I've heard good things about the bike, but I just don't know if I really do like it? make sense? probably not, but lets just say it doesn't "tickle my fancy" as the zzr600 does.
Sorry for the long post, I'll appreciate any input. I also sat on an f4i and I love that bike, but insurance wants an arm and a leg(I know its not a good choice, but it's still a nice bike) :bawling:. I got quoted at $400 for liability on the sv650s (not bad to me), and I need to check out state farm.
btw I DO plan on taking the MSF course before I get my bike. :waytogo: