Too tall for a 916

[DS1]

Currently riding a four year old ST2 with Sigma performance chip, but what I rearly want is a nice 916, but at 6ft 4ins tall would It be a lost or uncomfortable venture, any tall members out there riding a sports bike.

[Nigel C]

6ft 2ins no probs with my 748

[WeeJohnyB]

I'm 6'4" and I've no problems:lol:

WeeJohnyB

[electricsheep]

Originally posted by WeeJohnyB
I'm 6'4" and I've no problems:lol:

WeeJohnyB

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

[rockhopper]

If you fancy a 916 why not get an ST4 or even an ST4S then you get the best of both worlds.

[TP]

Originally posted by WeeJohnyB
I'm 6'4" and I've no problems:lol:

WeeJohnyB

I would have said more like 6'6" . .. but what would I know ..

[dickieducati]

Originally posted by WeeJohnyB
I'm 6'4" and I've no problems:lol:

WeeJohnyB

well you got the right figures.......just got them in the wrong order:lol:

[BDG]

I'm 6' 3" and used to be 17.5 stone (been dieting so lost a bit of weight but still as tall!) Beer belly gets in the way a bit.

I've had ST4 and ST4S and used to think i was too big for a 996. Finally bit the bullet and bought a 996 this year and have no regrets at all. Have also used it for a 2000 mile in a week trip abroad with no probs other than kness getting a bit cramped at end of the day. Higher screen works wonders if you're tall, and my bike also has helibars fitted which makes the riding position far more comfortable (this is more because i've got a well knackered wrist).

Wish i'd bought a 916/996 years ago.

[chris99]

Im 6'2" and about 13 st. I think its ok but get sore on longer runs;)

[BDG]

Originally posted by vman
BDG, can I say that I thought your right up in Pronto was really good...

Nice one.:biaggi:

Thanks and glad you enjoyed it.;)

[rockhopper]

Originally posted by vman
Originally posted by rockhopper
If you fancy a 916 why not get an ST4 or even an ST4S then you get the best of both worlds.


:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

Whats that supposed to mean?

[m1keyp]

Ruben Xaus is 6ft tall!!!!

Just don't fall off as much and you will be fine:bouncy::bouncy::burn:

[m1keyp]

Seriously though rearsets and adjustable handlebars should make it acceptable.

:D

[PDL]

I'm 6' 1'' and 14 stone and have no problems on my 748. In fact being tall usually means longer arms which helps with the riding position.

Yellow bikes have a better riding positon, Red ones are known for being very uncomfortable.

[Chaz]

your not going to get comfy no mater how tall you are.
Chass

[Walenut]

6'2" 15 stone love em now on my third 1 x 748, 2 x 916, just gotta stop on this one!

[DS1]

Thanks to everyone that replied, thats it then, I have to get me a 916, yipee

[cashburning748r]

Originally posted by Desmo748

Yellow bikes have a better riding positon, Red ones are known for being very uncomfortable.


Ahhh that explains it! I knew something was wrong :sing:

[scuffy]

6'6" so i've never had a problem with reaching the floor with both feet :lol:

As for comfort.....Bwahahahaha

Whilst were on the subject of tall peeps on the 748/916 style bike ....Anybody else have a problem with there right boot rubbing on the tyre when hanging off for left handers ??

[bradders]

oh, if only......

[cashburning748r]

Originally posted by scuffy
....Anybody else have a problem with there right boot rubbing on the tyre when hanging off for left handers ??

No...

Which makes me think that my feet are too small or im doing something wrong . I cant imagne how my feet could touch the rear wheel in motion hanging off or not.