Tall person looking for a new bike

But on top of the small errands, I do the odd couple-of-hours dart to friends at Uni, and the biggie is that I plan on going touring big time this summer, across Europe, and by the time I reach Dover I'd want to turn around if I were on the SV

[Mej]

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

VFR at 19, oh dear.

+1

those zx12rs look pretty comfy and meet most of the criteria

[squirrel_hunter]

Originally Posted by allantheboss

I would like more BOOM off the line though, and anything over an hour and my back and wrists really start aching with the SV.

For more BOOM, wait until your restriction is up.

Try something like a Bandit for size. A more upright position might be what you're after, yep its not a twin and it ain't clothed but in the right hands I've seen these bikes shift proper.

[yorkie_chris]

You can get them with a fairing.

1200 engine can be tuned to high heaven if you're so inclined too.

Originally Posted by squirrel_hunter

For more BOOM, wait until your restriction is up.

Try something like a Bandit for size. A more upright position might be what you're after, yep its not a twin and it ain't clothed but in the right hands I've seen these bikes shift proper.

His restriction might be finished already =]

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

You can get them with a fairing.

1200 engine can be tuned to high heaven if you're so inclined too.

And the 1200's are fairly cheap on insurance for young folk as well about £430 TPFT for me at 18

hello the obvious
sv1000
im 6'8 and love it

[andrewsmith]

Originally Posted by davepreston

hello the obvious
sv1000
im 6'8 and love it

That would fit the bill or a Fazer as they both have ample room for taller riders.
A 690 ktm may also be an idea at the seat heights are quite high.

Triumph Sprint ST 1050
I'm around 6'3 and find it very comfy.
And its fairly rapid too

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

VFR at 19, oh dear.

+1
he'll be on a BMW before his 21st birthday.

What about a tiger thier MASSIVE or is that too much like adventure for ya?

[andrewsmith]

Originally Posted by DANINPLYMOUTH

Triumph Sprint ST 1050
I'm around 6'3 and find it very comfy.
And its fairly rapid too

+1 and distinctively british and have the best of the v twin character and the il4's power