Too small for the SV650?

[neiladin]

I was just wondering if, in fact, I was too small for a bike of this stature. I am 5' 7" and weigh 120 pounds (sorry i live in the states, I saw that most of you on here are in fact not :lol: ). But in all seriousness, I am craving a motorbike and this was nagging at the back of my mind.

[Ping]

I'm 5'4 and ride a 2000 curvy sv... had it and the seat lowered. On tip toes but it's no problem.

At 5'7 I doubt you'd have any probs.

:)

[Mariner]

I was just wondering if, in fact, I was too small for a bike of this stature. I am 5' 7" and weigh 120 pounds (sorry i live in the states, I saw that most of you on here are in fact not :lol: ). But in all seriousness, I am craving a motorbike and this was nagging at the back of my mind.

As most Japanese are about the same dimensions, I'd say the bike was designed with you in mind! :lol:

[chazzyb]

Sure, no probs. I guess I'm only about 5'7" too, though I used to be a bit taller (5' 7 3/4" - an age thing). Mind you, I must weigh nearly twice as much. :oops:

[Noufy]

I am 5'6 ish and it's just about ok. I had it lowered last night after 4k miles and it feels much better now.

[neiladin]

well, my height combined with lowering springs or whatever they are called for motorcycles should be sufficient. i was just wondering about the weight issue, im a pretty thing guy if you havent noticed :oops:

[WelshWop]

I weigh about the same as a Moth. No problems for me.

[Noufy]

well, my height combined with lowering springs or whatever they are called for motorcycles should be sufficient. i was just wondering about the weight issue, im a pretty thing guy if you havent noticed :oops:


120 pounds would make you around 60 kg, I am about 65 and it's not a problem. But I suppose taht woudl depend on how confident you are. Have you test riden one yet? Why dont yuou have a go and you'll have a better picture of how it feels and whether the SV is for you or not.

[Akula]

well, my height combined with lowering springs or whatever they are called for motorcycles should be sufficient. i was just wondering about the weight issue, im a pretty thing guy if you havent noticed :oops:


120 pounds would make you around 60 kg, I am about 65 and it's not a problem. But I suppose taht woudl depend on how confident you are. Have you test riden one yet? Why dont yuou have a go and you'll have a better picture of how it feels and whether the SV is for you or not.

Well im 187.5 llbs or 87kgs or 13st 10llbs whichever and 5 ft 10 and when i had the sv it was no problem for me altho i am big boned :P ;)

[tricky]

My mate is 5'4" and about same weight as you, he has no probs with his SV650 K1

I also have a K1 and can sit on it with both feet flat on the floor, I'm 5'8"

[mrs fud]

I'm 5ft 4 1/2 ins and I ride a Naked 650 K5 with lowered seat.

And there is no way am I going to tell you how heavy I am =;

Jo.

[German bird]

I am 5'7 and weight is 51kg - bike is standart height and i have no probs riding it. Mine is a SV650S - SK1.

[Anonymous]

think its more to do with inside leg measurement than height. im 5'6 but only have 26.5" inside leg. can reach ground with one foot, usually all you need. :lol:

[Kate]

Is it me or are there a lot of people asking similar questions? :-k

You reckon you would have trouble and you are 5'7"? Lol, I'm not even 5'2" and the SV is my first bike!

[neiladin]

well then. i guess that answers that. this will be my first bike as well, so im shopping around, but i like the look and engine size of teh SV. theres alot more i need to learn about them though.

[mattSV]

Scoobs is only 3ft 6 and he can (just about) ride one :wink: