I've owned 2 ktm 450 excs (05/07) a te610 husky and an 05 xr650r. I dumped a ton of money in an 87 xr 600r to make it fit. Check the '600cc touring bikes' thread on this page for even more ideas. I am 5' 7 170 lbs. Rox risers and peg lowers and you should be close.
The last sport bike i owned was a 2005 gsxr1000 that i bought brand new. You will probably need to have the suspension done, bar risers possibly with longer cables and a tall seat. The new 2018 africa twin adventure sport' seat is more than an inch higher and the feultank is a lot bigger (24 liter to 18 for the stock africa twin). Both of the bmws in my sig are very comfortable but you aren't into sport tour bikes. Rox risers and peg lowers and you should be close.
Both manual as dct (which i love!). Rox risers and peg lowers and you should be close. Web both a bit older, carbureted designs, but 4cyl bikes with lots of power to grow into. Honda is reportedly about to offer a lowered crf250l. The challenge is the cockpit/ rider position will be cramped unless you open it up.
Web have been riding the stock africa twin crf1000 to; The last sport bike i owned was a 2005 gsxr1000 that i bought brand new. The above all have plenty of power for solo sport touring. Just 1 ride on a 701 and you'll be selling the slow dr. I am 5' 7 170 lbs. Honda is reportedly about to offer a lowered crf250l. As an aside though, 4 years ago i took the k100rs from nyc to san francisco in 46 hours, so obviously comfortable. I dumped a ton of money in an 87 xr 600r to make it fit. Check the '600cc touring bikes' thread on this page for even more ideas. I commuted on it daily to work and back, no issues with comfort. Web they will have much better suspension out of the box. Web you can always get the suspension lowered by a qualified tuner and for many bikes you can shave the seat (not on the 690e though), cut the subframe or add a kouba link. Web jan 31, 2014. I've owned 2 ktm 450 excs (05/07) a te610 husky and an 05 xr650r. Rox risers and peg lowers and you should be close.
Rox Risers And Peg Lowers And You Should Be Close.
The ktm was the most comfortable and roomy as well. I dumped a ton of money in an 87 xr 600r to make it fit. Web you can always get the suspension lowered by a qualified tuner and for many bikes you can shave the seat (not on the 690e though), cut the subframe or add a kouba link. I commuted on it daily to work and back, no issues with comfort.
You Will Probably Need To Have The Suspension Done, Bar Risers Possibly With Longer Cables And A Tall Seat.
I'm quite happy with a number of bikes. Honda is reportedly about to offer a lowered crf250l. Web jan 31, 2014. The challenge is the cockpit/ rider position will be cramped unless you open it up.
I've Owned 2 Ktm 450 Excs (05/07) A Te610 Husky And An 05 Xr650R.
The xrr was cramped by. The new 2018 africa twin adventure sport' seat is more than an inch higher and the feultank is a lot bigger (24 liter to 18 for the stock africa twin). Web 6'6, 240lbs here. My arms are stupidly long too.
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Web i have had many sport bikes / track bikes over my life. As an aside though, 4 years ago i took the k100rs from nyc to san francisco in 46 hours, so obviously comfortable. I rode a cbr900rr the other day, thing is nuts. Web both a bit older, carbureted designs, but 4cyl bikes with lots of power to grow into.