Rider height - SV650.org

06-09-05, 12:11 PM

Hi everyone, i'm new to this forum, I waana get a new K5 sv 650 not the "S" version but i'm worried that the bike will be unconfortable for me. I'm 6 foot 4 inches tall!

Will this make the bike feel cramped, i have read reviews that say the sv is uncomfortable for tall people. is this true?

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanxs

06-09-05, 12:59 PM

welcome to the site.

sorry cant help you though as Im a shortarse and I fit very snugly on my SV

06-09-05, 01:06 PM

Hi, Welcome, etc

To be honest, you're probably going to be fairly uncomfortable on any bike (possibly excepting a big trailie!), the SV isn't that bad, I'm 6'1" and I fit OK. The S has higher pegs which might be a problem on longer rides, certainly I find myself having to stretch a bit after a while.

MT

06-09-05, 01:20 PM

Some of the taller riders fit Buell footpegs on the SV1000S model to give them greater leg room. The guy I bought my SV1000S off was 6ft 3" and he felt much more comfortable. You can always look at changing the pegs on the 650.

06-09-05, 01:20 PM

Welcome aboard,

Sorry i'm with Lyn on this one. I'm only 5ft 4 1/2 in and have a lowered seat on mine

Jo.

06-09-05, 01:54 PM

Hi and welcome!

I'm also 6ft4in and have a SV650S K2. Whilst I don't commute on it daily (I'm a weekend/fairweather rider) I do decent trips on it and don't have a problem. The one adjustment I did make was to change the angle of the clutch lever as I found it was hurting my wrists after frequent use (i.e. in heavy traffic or through towns).

At the end of the day its down to preference, I guess. I can go 90mins to 2 hours without the need for a break, which I think is pretty standard for any bike really?

XD

06-09-05, 01:59 PM

Likewise, I'm 6'3" and don't have too much trouble but my legs don't quite fit into the moulding of the tank!

06-09-05, 02:15 PM

thanx 4 all the info.

I think the way 4ward is to arrange a test ride! i really like ther look of the bike and it woud be such a shame if i was to big for it. I will bring up the ideas about new foot pegs with the dealer.

What can i expect 2 pay for a new k5 sv650 standard, i know the rrp is about £4399, but i will have cash so will this help get a big discount?

06-09-05, 02:18 PM

Don't know. I thought you usually got bigger discount buying it off them on credit so they can fleece you over a couple of years.

06-09-05, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by exduker

Hi and welcome!

I'm also 6ft4in and have a SV650S K2. Whilst I don't commute on it daily (I'm a weekend/fairweather rider) I do decent trips on it and don't have a problem. The one adjustment I did make was to change the angle of the clutch lever as I found it was hurting my wrists after frequent use (i.e. in heavy traffic or through towns).

At the end of the day its down to preference, I guess. I can go 90mins to 2 hours without the need for a break, which I think is pretty standard for any bike really?

XD

I`m 6` 6" and the above post about sums it up for me

06-09-05, 12:11 PM	#1
Anonymous Guest Posts: n/a	Rider height Hi everyone, i'm new to this forum, I waana get a new K5 sv 650 not the "S" version but i'm worried that the bike will be unconfortable for me. I'm 6 foot 4 inches tall! Will this make the bike feel cramped, i have read reviews that say the sv is uncomfortable for tall people. is this true? Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanxs

06-09-05, 01:20 PM	#5
mrs fud Guest Posts: n/a	. Welcome aboard, Sorry i'm with Lyn on this one. I'm only 5ft 4 1/2 in and have a lowered seat on mine Jo.

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06-09-05, 12:59 PM	#2
lynw Guest Posts: n/a	welcome to the site. sorry cant help you though as Im a shortarse and I fit very snugly on my SV

06-09-05, 01:06 PM	#3
empty Guest Posts: n/a	Hi, Welcome, etc To be honest, you're probably going to be fairly uncomfortable on any bike (possibly excepting a big trailie!), the SV isn't that bad, I'm 6'1" and I fit OK. The S has higher pegs which might be a problem on longer rides, certainly I find myself having to stretch a bit after a while. MT

06-09-05, 01:20 PM	#4
beefcake Guest Posts: n/a	Some of the taller riders fit Buell footpegs on the SV1000S model to give them greater leg room. The guy I bought my SV1000S off was 6ft 3" and he felt much more comfortable. You can always look at changing the pegs on the 650.

06-09-05, 01:54 PM	#6
exduker Guest Posts: n/a	Hi and welcome! I'm also 6ft4in and have a SV650S K2. Whilst I don't commute on it daily (I'm a weekend/fairweather rider) I do decent trips on it and don't have a problem. The one adjustment I did make was to change the angle of the clutch lever as I found it was hurting my wrists after frequent use (i.e. in heavy traffic or through towns). At the end of the day its down to preference, I guess. I can go 90mins to 2 hours without the need for a break, which I think is pretty standard for any bike really? XD

06-09-05, 01:59 PM	#7
carlos Guest Posts: n/a	Likewise, I'm 6'3" and don't have too much trouble but my legs don't quite fit into the moulding of the tank!

06-09-05, 02:15 PM	#8
Anonymous Guest Posts: n/a	thanx 4 all the info. I think the way 4ward is to arrange a test ride! i really like ther look of the bike and it woud be such a shame if i was to big for it. I will bring up the ideas about new foot pegs with the dealer. What can i expect 2 pay for a new k5 sv650 standard, i know the rrp is about £4399, but i will have cash so will this help get a big discount?

06-09-05, 02:18 PM	#9
carlos Guest Posts: n/a	Don't know. I thought you usually got bigger discount buying it off them on credit so they can fleece you over a couple of years.