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neiladin 18-08-05 02:21 PM

Too small for the SV650?
 
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 18-08-05 02:23 PM

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 18-08-05 02:26 PM

Re: Too small for the SV650?
 
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Originally Posted by 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.

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

chazzyb 18-08-05 02:41 PM

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 18-08-05 02:57 PM

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 18-08-05 03:15 PM

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 18-08-05 03:49 PM

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

Noufy 18-08-05 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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:


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 18-08-05 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Noufy
Quote:

Originally Posted by 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:


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 18-08-05 04:08 PM

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"


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