So an English man goes into a Suzuki & Kawasaki Showroom...

Originally Posted by dizzyblonde

The zzr1400 wasn't big enough

what were you sitting on, a half size replica????

http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/www...01038368948893

here have one of these then!!

BTW the Busa isn't as good to ride as the Z, PEgs ridden them back to back and finds, the Busa a bit snatchy, and the power delivery a lot more agressive than the Z, more sporty than touring. Peg has no probs touring on the Z, many many miles of it in fact.

Dont get me wrong it isnt a small bike but its low and very long, it doesnt fit my body, its more of a budha shape than anything else. Im not writing anything off the list untill i test ride everything i can...

Originally Posted by Skip

I asked about how you are getting on in your thread - fill me in - I am tempted by one!

CCM 604e is a pretty machine - I believe you had one of those Alex?

Yep it was a 604 e, great bike really liked it but it cost me £12 in fuel and £40 in parts everytime i rode it... id have another in a heart beat.

Originally Posted by the_lone_wolf

Sounds like you need a trailie if you want size...

Capt. Awesome's Awesome Ride (TM) is taller than a few members on here...

which ride is this you speak off?

he means that orange foreign bike

Getcha hiney down the Triumph showroom

Sprint?

Originally Posted by 454697819

Busa, ZZR1400, Bandit 1250 Touring CBF1300,

All felt odd, nothing fitted, nothing looked big enough to actually tour with..

How big do you need - I've just got back after a very comfortable 3500 mile trip through Europe on my 650 twin Kawasaki Versys. When people say they "have to have" a huge bike for touring, I laugh at them. Maybe if you're over 15 stone, but not for normal people

Originally Posted by Lozzo

How big do you need - I've just got back after a very comfortable 3500 mile trip through Europe on my 650 twin Kawasaki Versys. When people say they "have to have" a huge bike for touring, I laugh at them. Maybe if you're over 15 stone, but not for normal people

then my friend I am not normal..

I am 6ft and 115kg, I am built like the preverbial outhouse,

I am not saying non of those bikes could tour, Im saying none of them fitted me and felt "right"....

I went 1800 miles through france on the SV but I couldn't walk at the end...

Originally Posted by Ed

Getcha hiney down the Triumph showroom

Sprint?

will do mate, i think the sprint will be too small in leg room etc... the tiger though...