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Old 09-10-08, 04:34 PM   #1
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Default Taller SV owners

I'm new to motorbikes and have been lusting over an SV650 sport for some time now. I've read every review I can about the bikes. All say it's a good first bike, good to learn on and good fun too etc, etc.

However some also say taller riders might find it uncomfortable. I'm six foot and about twelve and a half stone (on a good day). What do you think? Some of you out there must be taller than me with an SV??

I'll try one for myself soon as I pass my test!

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Old 09-10-08, 04:43 PM   #2
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I am 6'1 and I do not have a problem with the SV's, I have two Curvies but I have ridden a few Pointy's with no problems at all.
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Old 09-10-08, 04:44 PM   #3
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You won't have any problems I shouldn't think, I'm 6'2 and 13 odd stone and don't have any problems.
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Old 09-10-08, 05:10 PM   #4
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6 '3 here

i did have a slight "back ache" problem at the start of the year when i started riding the bike more in the better weather but soon got back into it, now the only problem i get is numb ar5e, which is universal on most bikes so im to believe
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Old 09-10-08, 05:34 PM   #5
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6ft5in, wrong side of 18st (probably by some margin ). Wrists ankles and numb bum, but not more than any sporty bike. The S footpegs are an inch or so higher up, bars lower, but you're after a Sport anyway so you already know this. You won't have a problem. I bought one having been away from riding for ten years, perfect!
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Old 09-10-08, 05:37 PM   #6
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I am 6ft 2 and bought some rearset riser plates , flipped them upside down and dropped my pegs about an inch and a half , perfecto , all for £30 .
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Old 09-10-08, 05:38 PM   #7
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6'6" and fine. Just around 17 stone.

I'm also looking to get some rearset riser plates but to move the rearsets back so it pushes me over the tank more.
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Old 09-10-08, 05:41 PM   #8
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just over 6 foot and the pointy is cumfy and roomy.
Some lower bars i just fitted made it that much better tho.
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Old 09-10-08, 05:46 PM   #9
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Thanks to you all you've put my mind at rest. Don't want to get my heart set on something i couldn't have!

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Old 09-10-08, 05:49 PM   #10
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Actually your best bet id to go to a show room, and then sit on lots of bikes all day.
That will really put a smile on your face .... well untill you look at price tags.
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