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16-04-07, 02:49 PM | #1 |
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Riding Position of a Curvy 650s compared with a Pointy 650S
First off, I have done a search and I have not been able to find what I am after, so sorry if it has already being discussed. I did try and find out, honest.
Does anyone know if there is a difference in the seating position between the curvy and pointy 650S. Is the bar to foot peg distances the same? I ask because I have realised that the curvy 650S is ideally suited to my style of riding, but they are getting a little old now. I don't want to gamble on a newish pointy to find its not as good. I have just sold an SV1000S which I just couldn't get on with. I never found it particularly comfortable and the extra weight was a hindrance as was the extra power. The seat was a pain in the ****, literally. Anyone gone from curvy 650S to a pointy 650S? What differences did you notice? |
16-04-07, 02:52 PM | #2 |
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Re: Riding Position of a Curvy 650s compared with a Pointy 650S
I've ridden both, theres not much differnence, there is a slightly longer reach to the bars on the pointy and the tanks a different shape to. Also the seat height is bigger on the pointy ( or at least it feels that way ) so you get a better IMHO view of the road ahead.
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16-04-07, 03:36 PM | #3 |
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I ride a curvy, and test rode a pointy, and found the seat VERY uncomfortable. If you buy a curvy for cheap money, you will be able to afford to put all the extra's on and keep her looking nice. Ive had mine for nearly 6 years now and I dont feel like Im riding an old bike.
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16-04-07, 03:38 PM | #4 |
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Re: Riding Position of a Curvy 650s compared with a Pointy 650S
Powercrazy - keep your curvy clean and well serviced, and you'll never need to go to the dark side!
Until you want an IL4 Matt |
18-04-07, 01:56 PM | #5 | |
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Sounds like I am going to have to hunt out another decent curvy for my-self. |
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18-04-07, 02:29 PM | #6 |
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Re: Riding Position of a Curvy 650s compared with a Pointy 650S
I had a curvy for a year and get a pointy this weekend, so I can tell you next week if you want?
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20-04-07, 07:13 AM | #7 |
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20-04-07, 07:39 AM | #8 |
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Re: Riding Position of a Curvy 650s compared with a Pointy 650S
hi guys, newbie here. I've been riding a pointy for about 6 months now and one thing i've learnt is that if ur a short ass your gonna be in pain. After about an hour of riding its my shoulders that are killing me ( wrists are always fine, dunno why ). With me being so short I have to sit right upto the tank just so i can bend my arms a little and also get my foot on the ground.
Finally, the seat is hard as nails, but I love this bike, so damn easy to ride and totally forgiving. My advice is to test ride one from a garage and get a feel for it, as you sound like a experienced biker shouldn't take you long |
20-04-07, 07:43 AM | #9 |
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I've ridden both and much prefer the riding position of the curvy. The seat is better too IMO. 5' 7" height if that's any help.
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20-04-07, 07:47 AM | #10 | |
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