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thedrewski86 · 30-09-20, 04:37 PM

The SV has always struck me as a really good bike for taller people. I'm 6'2" and have always had larger/longer bikes (CBR1000F, BMW k1200 and others). I think it's odd that so many shorter riders buy the SV instead of, say, a Ninja 400/300 or the FZ/MT-07. My 2007 S model in particular is just a long bike. It handles like one, it's noticeably longer than my buddy's gsxr750, and really puts my shorter friends in a stretched out riding position that looks uncomfortable to me. I feel great on it but then again I have ape-like arms and a 34" inseam.

This does not help your predicament but I can recognize your frustration with the SV. If I had a 28" inseam I would be all over the CB300, Z400, MT-07 bikes all day.

30-09-20, 04:37 PM	#9
thedrewski86 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Southern California Posts: 11	Re: What can be adjusted for a better fit? The SV has always struck me as a really good bike for taller people. I'm 6'2" and have always had larger/longer bikes (CBR1000F, BMW k1200 and others). I think it's odd that so many shorter riders buy the SV instead of, say, a Ninja 400/300 or the FZ/MT-07. My 2007 S model in particular is just a long bike. It handles like one, it's noticeably longer than my buddy's gsxr750, and really puts my shorter friends in a stretched out riding position that looks uncomfortable to me. I feel great on it but then again I have ape-like arms and a 34" inseam. This does not help your predicament but I can recognize your frustration with the SV. If I had a 28" inseam I would be all over the CB300, Z400, MT-07 bikes all day.