I’m 5’ 2” everyday and hate everybody that’s says they came up short.... what’s up y’all! Represent’n the real riders 2017 Ducati Xdiavel 1 mile to 46,000 plus. Adapt and overcome! The Moto industry needs to concentrate on fitment for any size and you’ll see hella more riders out there.
As a 5'4" dude, the world of dual sport is a love-hate relationship for me. I love the ADVs and Dual Sports but my height is a factor that holds me back. I just wish these brands made ADV bikes for us guys having 28" and lower inseam but that's impossible lol. Great video RevZilla.
As a 5'4" dude with a 29 inch inseam, I concur. I started on dirt bikes and rode them most of my life. Even doing the one foot stand and stretch was a pain at times and got old.
Oof! Sorry, friend. I'm 6' and my KTM 640 Adventure is made for taller people than me. If I get off the seat I can flat foot 1 foot. . . I'll just keep thinking, "it could be worse". 😂😂😂😉 Stay strong.
I suspect that one reason for the great sales of adventure bikes is the better and more adaptable ergonomics. When I first learned to ride, the instructor looked up at me and said yeah a dirt bike would probably be my only option. Maybe Revzilla could do a video for bikes for tall and big guys like they did for gear a few years ago. While I understand the problem of not getting your feet down, there is a huge amount of information for shorter riders. Nearly every Japanese bike is designed for the Asian market or has lowered options straight out of the factory. Very little information on bikes for taller riders.
Hello from Vietnam! Just want to say I really enjoy having a listen to the Revzilla podcast. I am an American expat living in Vietnam currently and this was a great topic as I currently ride a dual-sport here in Vietnam as the smaller scooters are the norm but at 6ft 3in and 260lbs, I definitely don't fit. Can be done when needed but I chose a non-standard motorbike as I was spending my own money and it fits me as well as the riding I want to do. I still had to raise the seat to about 920mm or 36in which means many people here can't ride it easily, which helps with safety.
Thanks so much for covering this topic! I've been searching all over the internet for more information about buying the right bike for my size. (6'2" 275lbs) I've only ridden cruisers so far (aside from the Z125 I rode for rider training and had such a blast on) and have had the same issue that Spurgeon mentioned about feeling like I'm halfway through a sit up the whole ride. This video has encouraged me into test riding some of the mid-size naked sport bikes that seem like so much fun in spite of my larger stature.
I am 6ft 195lb with a 34 inch inseam, been riding for 8 months, my bike is a 650 versy, really like it, will add a tracer 900 for speed this winter, took my course on a gxs 250 but had to stand uo too far... i am 63 and this is my hobby tii age 70...
Great discussion! I'm 6'4" 195 and chose the Versys 650 as my first EPIC bike. I was afraid a 300 or something smaller might have felt too small. That said my 2nd EPIC bike is a Z125! And I look like a dork on both...
I got my first bike at 16 in 1981 a Suzuki K10 80cc 2 stroke and was about 6-2 150# then. Today I'm 6-4 and about 260# and ride a 1976 Honda CB750F Super Sport. Since 2006 I also owned 2 70's CB550's, a '77 GL1000, an '87 FJ1200, and an '02 Royal Enfield Bullet 500. In 2017 I rode my 1975 Honda CB550F, about 50hp, on a 4700 mile trip from Chicago to Colorado and back. I rode it through mountains and deserts and 80mph freeways across Nebraska. You don't need a big bike and lots of power to do a solo ride. The FJ1200 was a 100hp bike. It was fun, but not any more fun than my ~60hp 750. So even as a big guy a CB500X or Royal Enfield 650 Interceptor or K400 is a bike you can ride and enjoy for a long time.
Well, if we're going to aggressively ticket motorcycle noise, can we also ticket absurdly loud landscaping crews? Typically, a loud motorcycle is a transient thing but a landscaping crew can be annoying for hour after hour. The gift that keeps on giving.
You guys touched on getting proper springs for the riders weight and that is instrumental in knowing the real abilities of any bike. At 6'1" 300lbs my 2022 Speed Triple 1200RS was almost unrideable it was so rough (reviews all note it rides stiff so the first 100miles I didn't think anything of it). I decided to spend the money with a local suspension guy who sprung it for my weight and boom! Now it rides better than my 16 Road King sitting next to it or the new 18 Goldwing Tour I had last year...
I’m small at 5’5.5” tall with barely 30” inseam. I weigh 140-143 lbs. I learned on a Grom! I currently ride a Yamaha XT250 and Moto Guzzi V7iii. They fit me. Generally unless I want to ride a cruiser, most bikes are too tall for me. We obviously don’t get the same bikes used in Asian counties.
about noize cameras. i hate loud pipes, i think they are moronic and annoying. that said, there’s a 99% chance even stock exhausts on most bikes won’t pass ridiculous standards advocated for by the people behind this testing in France and road closures in other EU countries. this is all just going very much downhill over here in Europe.
Agree on the pipes, even the myth that loud pipe save lives is proven to be BS. Concerning the cameras: they did a test where they measured loudness of different vehicles at 30mph and also accelerating. In that comparison was a ducati multistrada, some scooter, rocket 3, a Honda Cb500x and a Opel Astra (basically a small family car). In every but one test (accelerating with wide open throttle) the car was the loudest. In that one test it was the rocket 3 by about a half decibel.
All I can think of is this is just another tyrannical stunt to generate more revenue, get more power over people and the economy, and has nothing ultimately to do with safety. The power mad deep state would throw people into a wood chipper while telling them its more safe than the freedom they experienced.
I think they are just looking out to make it that the pre euro5 bikes don't completely blow ears off. The euro5 bikes are a lot more silent. I'm not sure what the upper limit on db would be and whether it would depend on the road, highway vs intown. It's a good debate and I don't mind the existence.
@@_Makanko_ i don’t mind sensible limits or having the debate, but are you aware of the quickly expanding network of roads where any kinds of motorcycles are completely forbidden at all times?
@@EugeneYunak yes and I really dislike the length some cities and villages are going to make several important roads "pedestrian-only" or making them one way. Dreadful planning and a lack of consideration for efficient traffic flow for a very marginal increase in "safety". Though it's more against all vehicles and I haven't noticed a targeting of motorcycles per se.
Great topic. I am one of those people who love all things 2 wheels. I love pretty much all bikes, but my favorite is the cruiser class bikes. I'm old school, and love the bobber style when it's done properly. I currently own two Harley Davidson Sportsers, that are very very different, and I find that the one I favor the most is completely unexpected. One is a basic 03 883 with 9in bars, and forward controls. It's obviously not terrible, but not the most comfortable or best handling, but I really like it. The other is a four speed 88 883 with a 04 Buell XB9 top end. It's a rigid frame with 35° rake, and it sits really low. It's also got forward controls, but due to the frame, it's got drag bars. Once again, it's not the most comfortable bike, but I absolutely love this thing. I love the way it feels, the way it rides, and believe it or not, I really love the way it handles. I'm 5'7 and I love the way it feels when I'm on it. The set up of your bike is crucial to your enjoyment when it comes to riding. I love my rigid frame Sporty, and I have ridden that bike for hours with the only exception being gas stops. But it definitely is not the bike for taking long trips on. In short find what you like, what type of riding you want to do, and get out, and get in the wind. There's a great place for all things 2 wheels. Great content! Thanks
As a 6'5" rider, I commuted into San Francisco for a couple of years and my little SR400 was absolutely perfect for the job. But it isn't ideal for my current Ortega Hwy ride and would be terrible for a long freeway commute. To some extent, the context of your ride has more to do with what bike is right for you than your physical size.
@@MotorcyclesforTallRidersNow Well, to be honest, they do, and I do--I want a Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 to be exact. But the small size of the SR really was, in my opinion, about the best possible package for that specific SF commute. There was never a time when I needed more power since it was all 25-40 mph, and I was able to toss the bike around so easily to punch my way through holes in traffic, and skinny enough to squeeze through blocks of gridlock jostling to get to the SF/Oakland Bay Bridge. I will concede that a KTM 390 Duke objectively may have been an even better bike, but I prefer the classic look of the SR.
5' 5" guy here. I ridden a bunch of stuff with 33"-34" seat heights. I found my sweet spot with a factory lowered BWM GS1200 Adventure. The bike just does it all. Interestingly, I bought it from a guy who was 6'+, but preferred the lower GSA because he felt it was a better road bike. I don't go off-road, just gravel and dirt roads. I also do a ton of track days, and have cycled from a 600cc up to a Superduke R, but am back down to an R3, which is hilarious fun. For the shorter folks, there's a ton of stuff you can do with shaving a seat down (use a hacksaw blade), both by taking stuff off the tops and off the sides.
New to watching the show and currently watching old episodes to get catch up. I love all sorts of motorcycles but unfortunately being 6'6" ,240lb I only fit on a limited # of them. Purchased a 2008 KTM 990 new and after a few years getting it to fit with bar risers and adding padding to raise the seat it fits me so great I don't want start over again on something else. My daily rider to this day. I did have a weak moment in life and bought a new 2014 KLR which I also fit into my ride routine. In the morning when I have to choose the KTM usually wins. Again keep up the good work.
My '16 VROD is my everything bike. Just got done doing a 2600mi trip on it. have done even longer trips on it too. Tried a Road Glide for a year and it wasn't fun. Went back to the VROD with a windshield. Now I can have fun while traveling and when i get somewhere.
Height and weight play a role to me. 500lbs and 33" is about my limit. I can handle taller bikes at lighter weight and lower bikes at heavier weight. I'm 125lbs, 5'6", and 31" inseam for reference. Once I get on my toes, it's tough to handle something heavy, especially off camber roads.
I am 5' 8" and 150 lbs. As my 3rd bike and first brand new, I daily a Kawasaki z400. Most of my riding is city 46-60 mph. Do occasionally do 90 mph highway but not for longer than 30 minutes. I can't stress enough to new riders, do not knock small displacement. For me, I haven't had more fun on a motorcycle than this. If the 400 can put a smile on Spurg's face, it can put one on yours.
Great to see a lot of shorter riders on here. First bike was a CBR600RR with a 32.2” seat height, 28” inseam at 5’4”, also a bit heavier rider, I probably looked ridiculous on that bike, and was probably way over my skill level at the time, but I had a great time on it. Actually upgraded to a taller bike after that one with a more upright stance. Main thing that got me through was just practicing and figuring out my dominant foot stance. Also kept an eye out for where I stopped, how Jen said.
Literally I just came back through 15 miles of lane splitting down our main 4-lane Highway known as the M25 (full of Friday traffic getting away for the weekend). I couldn't imagine using that road and just sitting in that huge tailback. I pitied the car drivers, but my KTM would not be happy doing stop-start for that distance. And, I'm alive, so can't be that dangerous.
I learned to ride on a Honda Elite 150 and was about 5'9" 135lbs, but when I came back to riding 25 yrs later I was 5'10" 235 lbs. I started on a CB500X because the 125s and 250s felt too small. I think 900 cc's and down are fine for beginners provided they aren't sport bikes or dual sports. Sport bike riders need to start on 500 down and dirt bikes 350 down. Today I love riding my Africa Twin with the seat on the high setting.
I have to disagree with Zack about height of someone is a good judge of how tall a seat height a person can handle. I am 5'10" and have a inseam of about 28". I like to know what inseam people have when talking about how a bike fits. So thank you Spurgeon.
I don't know motorcycle manufacturers don't make bikes with some ergonomics adjustable for shorter riders. Can you imagine if auto manufactures made vehicles with fixed positions? They have adjustability to reach a bigger customer base.
gonna have to disagree with zach. as a tall rider at 6ft 3, i think racing can be considerably harder if you dont fit well on the bike. i had a much harder time staying focused and fast on my rc390 than on my supermoto race bike. i think a big part of that was being more comfortable on the supermoto and being able to focus less on pain and soreness and more on the track in front of me.
Great podcast once again! As far as the best urban assault bike…. nothing less than a KX500 motard will do! About the most fun you can have on 2 wheels. On the more practical side I really enjoy my Husky sm630 (much calmer than the ring-ding!) You all touched on a subject that is of much interest to me, as I’m not the 150-170lb rider that most stock suspensions are designed to accommodate. I also think that a properly setup suspension goes a long way towards an enjoyable riding experience. I’ve always thought that a “smart” manufacturer would ship any particular bike with 2-3 springs sets in the crate, in order to accommodate a wider range of rider weight. Or an enterprising dealer would find a way to work a customized suspension setup into the price of the new bike. I’m aware that shops and the aftermarket are willing and able to handle this, but most riders aren’t willing to spend a bundle of cash right after the purchase of a new bike.
I have a KTM 640 Adventure and I'm 6'. I have to slide my butt off the seat to flat one foot 😂, but for city riding I have a Grom. 😈 I honestly never worry about the height when I use the KTM for the long adventures, but I'm at my BEST form riding it around cities. Jen knows what's up with 'strategic' riding. She should be a co-host every episode! 😊 Good luck to all the short riders out there!
What’s some bikes you’d recommend, I’m a 6’5-6’6 300+ guy who’s trying to get into motorcycles, but can’t seem to find something good enough and cheap enough to start on
Hi what do you think: when you drive car you have to adjust jour steering, seat,... On the bike we just seat and ride, do you think we should do more to get bike to suit our needs ( size, posture, ...) Greetings from Slovenia 😁
First thing I upgraded on my sv650x... adjustable clutch lever - I'm with spurgeon on that.. what the heck with not putting adjustability on both brake and clutch. I mean I know its built to a price point, but I'm fairly sure the experience of having it work out of the box would be worth way more as a selling point than the price tag.
For a tall guy like me, seat length is definitely a factor. Ability to change position on longer rides is the key to happiness. Normally, it’s my ankles that are killing me.
I'm 6'2". I've found that a taller bike is more comfortable on longer trips. I currently have a VStrom 650. My knees will be killing me if I ride that bike more than a couple of hours at a time. On the bikes (KLR 650 and a Super Tenere) this hasn't been a problem. This is why I'm planning on getting a new KLR 650.
I'm the same height on a 2018 Wee Strom - I found that using adjustable pegs (SWMotech- 1/2" lower), an adventuretech lowering set (clutch and pegs) - another 1", a custom Russell Day - Long, and 1 1/2" risers meant that I can ride 8hrs without any issue. The cost is material, but the extra comfort is awesome.
Seems like I'm going to have to haul my RSV4 Factory over to California (and I live in the Czech Republic, mind you) and keep riding on highways around where Zach does his riding so that he can stop me and ask me why I do it. 😀 It's because I wanted _that particular_ bike and didn't care how uncomfortable and how much of an overkill for the street it was. 😊 That's the long and short of it really. It's my weekend toy basically. I love it with every fiber of my being even though it's pretty thirsty and I can do maybe 40 miles in one go before I need a break to relieve my wrists. ❤ Jen did have a pretty good point with her question about sport bikes, though. In my experience, the RSV4 is quite compact as well, but the seat height is rather large. I'm somewhere between 6' and 6'1" and I can fully tuck in behind the windscreen just fine but I cannot flat-foot both my feet, which I'm still struggling with every now and then and I bet I look funny every time I do. My friend, who is about 6'5", can flat-foot on it just fine, but he'd probably have trouble tucking in without hitting the windshield with his helmet. Sometimes I wonder what type of stature Aprilia built that bike for, I swear. 😄
Spurgeon’s sport bike story made me think that sport bike geometry is probably designed with a rider that sits on the bike as he/she should. Getting the ergos right probably corrects the geometry, too.
My local ride: Street Triple RS My comfy sport bike and sport tourer: GSX-S1000F My dual sport ride: FE350S My lightweight adventure bike: 690 Enduro R My do everything, traveling adventure bike: R1200GS Very fortunate to have a well-stocked garage and a very supportive spouse (she rides a Can-Am Spyder)
Is having a Tacoma and multiple motorcycles a thing? Right after I got my 2022 Tacoma I got back into riding and got my dream bike a anniversary edition r1 then a wr250r
As a taller and at the same time bigger rider, I find that nake sportbikes are the ones that fit better. Supersport bikes lately are TINY! Sure I need to tip-toe an RSV4 1100 Factory, but I can barely get my knees into the tank, while in a ZX-6R the tank is too close to the pegs and my knees are poking out so... Going "motorcycle ergo shopping" is a real thing when you are really picky with ergos.
Their sure is a thing that you can be to big for a bike. I had a xj6/fz6r as a first bike and I could not ride it for more than 5-10 min before my legs started to cramp. That being said I am 6 feet and have a 35in insem.
Hi, just this little message to respond to your "what up in france with the sound cameras?" (albeit a year late). We do have those in the works, like anything in europe things move slow so they are not (from what i know without having done my homework on it yet) automatically punitive. The system just showcases the decibel level recorded (like it would your speed) and tells you that you are over the line (if you are above 100 i guess?). My only encounter with one was in a small village that is in the suburbs of paris and is a "nice twisties near paris" road (with speed cameras every 5 minutes and a ton of bikes passing through all year long). My 2006 monster 695 is totally original and i was slow (speed camera will do that to me 😇 ) not revving the engine or playing loudly and it still told me "105" decibels + and showcased it in blinking red / whole side of the sign blinking etc but i got no ticket... Motivation not repression (?) is where we are at "nationwide" i think, but i wouldn't be surprised to find out that some independent towns (all having gained much "independence/responsibility" in the last decade) would have gone further with automatic penalties in their center or in their twisties... glhf from frogland 👍 ps: possibly should add "i find it interesting" to the drinking game pps: thank you for the free funny 🖖 EDIT: ok i checked and the system starts this january 2023, there are between one and two dozen already deployed all over frogland (from their experimental phase testing) that will be for sure transformed by this date into active punitive systems! Towns that pay for the system will be able to penalize users with a camera photo system coupled to a government approved sound sensor system (from the top of a post in an area deemed "at risk") .. all over! so yeah, happy new year ! (cue song : "silent night") Personally i do think : 1/ no you should not make extra noise for selfish pleasure, maybe revving while lane splitting / traffic jams saves my life i don't know !? in any case we got to somehow share the world ! 2/ moffos will send you the ticket automatically (with no recourse like they do with speeding) and it is a 135 euros punishment (serious money!) and no loss of points (yet?) .. this on the first offense (might be a different story for repeat offenders ??) 3/ they want to sell electric bikes anyway (which are dangerous cos you can't hear them at all compared to their speed capabilities) so this system will grow exponentially fast 4/ don't know if this helped, hope it made some sense 😁 5/ merry chrismas and happy new year 😘
My wife wants to join me in the ADV world. She is smaller than Jen. Finding an ADV bike for baby legs is a tough task. Got one and working with her and the bike to make her comfy and confident. Factory does not mean it is right for you.
Riding motorcycles is one of the few things where I wish I was not 6’6 and 255 lbs… motorcycles are definitely more catered to little people. There’s so many bikes that I admire that are just too small for me.
Wish they would bring back the XT350 that was a great bike. Think they did a weird 17hp version not sure why though. The normal one was 30 something hp.
Commuting on a motorbike is overall a hassle compared to simply driving a car UNLESS you can lane split, which changes everything. In Australia lane splitting is legal in practically all states (with a few variations on the rules). The most consistent rule is a 30km/hr speed limit (about 20miles/hr). Parking at the other end is also a big factor. I rode a motorbike full time in Melbourne Australia, where you can park your bike anywhere you aren't obstructing traffic or pedestrians (which includes footpaths). However when riding in Sydney, I don't commute by motorbike because there is so little motorcycle parking! Which of course, just creates more congestion. Not surprisingly, Sydney doesn't have anywhere near the number of motorcycle commuters compared to Melbourne. I once road a motorbike out of LA in peak hour traffic and was amazed at how polite the drivers were - pulling to the side to allow me (and other riders) extra room down the middle. And I thought I was going to get shot at instead, which is kind of the impression your action cop movies give to the rest of the world!!
Any chance Revzilla can have Jen, Ari, Zack, Ryan F9, Doodle, MotoJitsu, and MCRider all together on a discussion about the benefits of track days, the lessons learned on the track, and riding in the streets/roads? Ryan's last video seems to have launched A LOT of discussion among motorcycle vloggers.
Re: Spurge's interruptions. He really does act more like a talk radio host than informational podcast host, creating air-filling back-and-forths even if completely off-topic, lol. Edit: I never paid that much attention until it was brought up in this episode, but yeah, now I see how regularly he derails the conversation, and goes back to his own internal topcs rather than letting interesting conversation flow. I like him and think that he is a fine host, but yeah that's something he could work on.
A 31-inch inseam for someone 5'4" is not unusual. I am 5'6" and have a 28" inseam. One of my friends in college was the same height, but with a short torso. I think that her inseam was 32 or 33". We were the same height when standing, but when we sat down, I looked considerably taller.
My list for best beginner bikes, touring bikes, city bikes, and adventure bikes are as follows: Beginner bikes 1. Any scooter from a major brand from 125 cc to 400 cc 2. Kawasaki Vulcan s 650 ABS 3. Honda rebel 500 or 300 abs 4. Suzuki boulevard c50, c50t, m50 5. Mt07 6. Ninja 300 or any sport bike under 400 cc Best touring bikes BMW k1600 line BMW r1250 RT BMW 1250 GSA BMW F900xr Honda goldwing Indian challenger Yamaha fjr 1300 Best adventure motorcycles BMW GS 1250 gsa Ktm 1290 Honda Africa twin Triumph tiger BMW f twin gs Those are my picks in no particular order
I find myself very jealous of average size and even shorter riders who can just hop on any bike and be comfortable. I’d rather tip toe at a stop for a couple minutes than put my knees in my chest for an entire ride
Guess it depends on what you consider short. I know a 5' tall rider who has very few options for bikes to ride period. Your issue is comfort, she just has to settle for what she can even tip toe.
On a completely different subject I just would like your thoughts on speed limiters that will be introduced to cars and eventually bikes in the not too distant future! Apparently it will start to be fitted to new cars from next year in Europe (and the U.K. (where I’m from) even though brexit)! Thanks and love the podcasts
It will never be fitted to bikes. There is a ban to end sales of diesel and petrol cars but not bikes. And speed limiters on bikes would be suicide. I absolutely love going the speed limits in cars and vans. I seem to hold everyone up doing that. But never on a bike.
I was at first put off when I saw the length of this podcast (close to 2 hours!), but it was one of the best ones yet. Glad I didn't let that keep me from listening to it.
I'm not convinced there are any savings buying used from a dealer. When you consider what you lose and what you gain. Not really any worth wile savings till you get past 5 years old. Then you have to consider its 5 years old course its going to be cheaper.
A man and woman the same height, the woman will have a longer inseam. Doddle on a motorcycle is 5 3.75 and had a 32-inch inseam. I am 5' 8 and have a 29 inch inseam. The only bike I have ever been able to flat foot is a cruiser. So a rider's height doesn't really tell you much for seat height.
Y’alls distaste for riding 250s on the highway is a bit funny to me when I have a roommate whose done several 3-5 hour highway drives on his TW200 to get to the mountains and ride trails. It may not be the best tool for the job but it certainly can get it done if you’re willing and determined. Also, how far back in time would you have to go for a 250 to be considered a big motorcycle? Speed limits have certainly fitted higher since those days, but it’s something to think about.
Friend of mine did 100,000 miles on a Ninja 250 (2008 model?). Also, he used to race professionally. Seems he likes fast bikes on the track, slow bikes on the street (now on an MT07.
What did they have to talk about for nearly 2 hours. Let’s see. Only sport bike that can fit my 5 foot wife is the Buell Blast with the low seat option. Got a 2005 a few months ago in perfect condition with 500 miles on the clock with carbs all cleaned and ready to go from a local dealer. It’s interesting… Pretty blue too.
6’2” in shape and ride a PCX 150 thru the city, mostly shorter trips, love it. Always wear full gear and earplugs. Really no difference than your typical bike. Probably much funner too.
YAY🥳🥳!!! I get excited listening to Zach, which is frightening cause I’m a straight male! Ima go play some Motul now🤣😂😇 I’m gunna get on that damn review.....
THAT'S ME BOYs.! At 1hr 41mins & 27sec.! I don't have a Car, yet I have 3 Motorcycles (I call it a Passion & not stupidity) I rather Starve then buy Groceries in a down-pour. I bought a massive hiking Backpack to go grocery shopping and STILL end up shoving items inside my jacket to get it all home. hee hee
154 here. Owned 3 Rocket 3. Too heavy? get stronger. Too tall? Get stronger on your feet. No wind protection? Get a stronger core. Seriously. If you want to, you will find a way.
Great idea those noise cameras. Someone drives by with a clunker that backfires and any other vehicle in the picture gets ticketed for being too loud? Seriously? What happens if a marching band goes by and it triggers the camera...does the band get ticketed? Does everyone driving by when there are fireworks going off get ticketed? Leave our loud bikes alone...and BTW, if you're going to say loud bikes upset you go look at the exhaust systems Revzilla sells. Are any of them loud?
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Zack!!! That must've been "the Delta variant of the coronavirus"
Zach is a good conversationalist with good humour. He puts no pretense nor guiles.
I’m 5’ 2” everyday and hate everybody that’s says they came up short.... what’s up y’all! Represent’n the real riders 2017 Ducati Xdiavel 1 mile to 46,000 plus. Adapt and overcome! The Moto industry needs to concentrate on fitment for any size and you’ll see hella more riders out there.
More from her please, not just on the height subject please.
She's fantastic
As a 5'4" dude, the world of dual sport is a love-hate relationship for me. I love the ADVs and Dual Sports but my height is a factor that holds me back. I just wish these brands made ADV bikes for us guys having 28" and lower inseam but that's impossible lol. Great video RevZilla.
As a 5'4" dude with a 29 inch inseam, I concur. I started on dirt bikes and rode them most of my life. Even doing the one foot stand and stretch was a pain at times and got old.
Tw200?
Right? Love my dual sport but the stretching to the ground sure gets old and I was more power than a 200... oh well
Oof! Sorry, friend. I'm 6' and my KTM 640 Adventure is made for taller people than me. If I get off the seat I can flat foot 1 foot. . . I'll just keep thinking, "it could be worse". 😂😂😂😉 Stay strong.
Also, thoughts on the new KLX300? Adventure Grom? TW200? They're all a bit small, but might get ya halfway to a decent fit?
I suspect that one reason for the great sales of adventure bikes is the better and more adaptable ergonomics. When I first learned to ride, the instructor looked up at me and said yeah a dirt bike would probably be my only option. Maybe Revzilla could do a video for bikes for tall and big guys like they did for gear a few years ago. While I understand the problem of not getting your feet down, there is a huge amount of information for shorter riders. Nearly every Japanese bike is designed for the Asian market or has lowered options straight out of the factory. Very little information on bikes for taller riders.
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Well, Zach didn’t look to big for The Hawg that he and Ari rode to Aspen. Great topic folks.
Hello from Vietnam! Just want to say I really enjoy having a listen to the Revzilla podcast. I am an American expat living in Vietnam currently and this was a great topic as I currently ride a dual-sport here in Vietnam as the smaller scooters are the norm but at 6ft 3in and 260lbs, I definitely don't fit. Can be done when needed but I chose a non-standard motorbike as I was spending my own money and it fits me as well as the riding I want to do. I still had to raise the seat to about 920mm or 36in which means many people here can't ride it easily, which helps with safety.
Thanks so much for covering this topic! I've been searching all over the internet for more information about buying the right bike for my size. (6'2" 275lbs) I've only ridden cruisers so far (aside from the Z125 I rode for rider training and had such a blast on) and have had the same issue that Spurgeon mentioned about feeling like I'm halfway through a sit up the whole ride. This video has encouraged me into test riding some of the mid-size naked sport bikes that seem like so much fun in spite of my larger stature.
Ms. Dunstan is always on point with knowledgeable commentary and info. Thanks!
I am 6ft 195lb with a 34 inch inseam, been riding for 8 months, my bike is a 650 versy, really like it, will add a tracer 900 for speed this winter, took my course on a gxs 250 but had to stand uo too far... i am 63 and this is my hobby tii age 70...
Great discussion! I'm 6'4" 195 and chose the Versys 650 as my first EPIC bike. I was afraid a 300 or something smaller might have felt too small. That said my 2nd EPIC bike is a Z125! And I look like a dork on both...
I got my first bike at 16 in 1981 a Suzuki K10 80cc 2 stroke and was about 6-2 150# then. Today I'm 6-4 and about 260# and ride a 1976 Honda CB750F Super Sport. Since 2006 I also owned 2 70's CB550's, a '77 GL1000, an '87 FJ1200, and an '02 Royal Enfield Bullet 500. In 2017 I rode my 1975 Honda CB550F, about 50hp, on a 4700 mile trip from Chicago to Colorado and back. I rode it through mountains and deserts and 80mph freeways across Nebraska. You don't need a big bike and lots of power to do a solo ride. The FJ1200 was a 100hp bike. It was fun, but not any more fun than my ~60hp 750. So even as a big guy a CB500X or Royal Enfield 650 Interceptor or K400 is a bike you can ride and enjoy for a long time.
Well, if we're going to aggressively ticket motorcycle noise, can we also ticket absurdly loud landscaping crews? Typically, a loud motorcycle is a transient thing but a landscaping crew can be annoying for hour after hour. The gift that keeps on giving.
You guys touched on getting proper springs for the riders weight and that is instrumental in knowing the real abilities of any bike. At 6'1" 300lbs my 2022 Speed Triple 1200RS was almost unrideable it was so rough (reviews all note it rides stiff so the first 100miles I didn't think anything of it). I decided to spend the money with a local suspension guy who sprung it for my weight and boom! Now it rides better than my 16 Road King sitting next to it or the new 18 Goldwing Tour I had last year...
I’m small at 5’5.5” tall with barely 30” inseam. I weigh 140-143 lbs. I learned on a Grom! I currently ride a Yamaha XT250 and Moto Guzzi V7iii. They fit me. Generally unless I want to ride a cruiser, most bikes are too tall for me. We obviously don’t get the same bikes used in Asian counties.
about noize cameras. i hate loud pipes, i think they are moronic and annoying. that said, there’s a 99% chance even stock exhausts on most bikes won’t pass ridiculous standards advocated for by the people behind this testing in France and road closures in other EU countries. this is all just going very much downhill over here in Europe.
Agree on the pipes, even the myth that loud pipe save lives is proven to be BS.
Concerning the cameras: they did a test where they measured loudness of different vehicles at 30mph and also accelerating. In that comparison was a ducati multistrada, some scooter, rocket 3, a Honda Cb500x and a Opel Astra (basically a small family car). In every but one test (accelerating with wide open throttle) the car was the loudest.
In that one test it was the rocket 3 by about a half decibel.
All I can think of is this is just another tyrannical stunt to generate more revenue, get more power over people and the economy, and has nothing ultimately to do with safety. The power mad deep state would throw people into a wood chipper while telling them its more safe than the freedom they experienced.
I think they are just looking out to make it that the pre euro5 bikes don't completely blow ears off. The euro5 bikes are a lot more silent. I'm not sure what the upper limit on db would be and whether it would depend on the road, highway vs intown. It's a good debate and I don't mind the existence.
@@_Makanko_ i don’t mind sensible limits or having the debate, but are you aware of the quickly expanding network of roads where any kinds of motorcycles are completely forbidden at all times?
@@EugeneYunak yes and I really dislike the length some cities and villages are going to make several important roads "pedestrian-only" or making them one way. Dreadful planning and a lack of consideration for efficient traffic flow for a very marginal increase in "safety". Though it's more against all vehicles and I haven't noticed a targeting of motorcycles per se.
Keep in mind that an alternative to lowering suspension is shaving down the seat. It’s easy and cheap and solves the problem.
Great topic. I am one of those people who love all things 2 wheels. I love pretty much all bikes, but my favorite is the cruiser class bikes. I'm old school, and love the bobber style when it's done properly. I currently own two Harley Davidson Sportsers, that are very very different, and I find that the one I favor the most is completely unexpected. One is a basic 03 883 with 9in bars, and forward controls. It's obviously not terrible, but not the most comfortable or best handling, but I really like it. The other is a four speed 88 883 with a 04 Buell XB9 top end. It's a rigid frame with 35° rake, and it sits really low. It's also got forward controls, but due to the frame, it's got drag bars. Once again, it's not the most comfortable bike, but I absolutely love this thing. I love the way it feels, the way it rides, and believe it or not, I really love the way it handles. I'm 5'7 and I love the way it feels when I'm on it. The set up of your bike is crucial to your enjoyment when it comes to riding. I love my rigid frame Sporty, and I have ridden that bike for hours with the only exception being gas stops. But it definitely is not the bike for taking long trips on. In short find what you like, what type of riding you want to do, and get out, and get in the wind. There's a great place for all things 2 wheels. Great content! Thanks
As a 6'5" rider, I commuted into San Francisco for a couple of years and my little SR400 was absolutely perfect for the job. But it isn't ideal for my current Ortega Hwy ride and would be terrible for a long freeway commute. To some extent, the context of your ride has more to do with what bike is right for you than your physical size.
But if brands made a bigger bike.... would you want one?
@@MotorcyclesforTallRidersNow Well, to be honest, they do, and I do--I want a Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 to be exact. But the small size of the SR really was, in my opinion, about the best possible package for that specific SF commute. There was never a time when I needed more power since it was all 25-40 mph, and I was able to toss the bike around so easily to punch my way through holes in traffic, and skinny enough to squeeze through blocks of gridlock jostling to get to the SF/Oakland Bay Bridge. I will concede that a KTM 390 Duke objectively may have been an even better bike, but I prefer the classic look of the SR.
5' 5" guy here. I ridden a bunch of stuff with 33"-34" seat heights. I found my sweet spot with a factory lowered BWM GS1200 Adventure. The bike just does it all. Interestingly, I bought it from a guy who was 6'+, but preferred the lower GSA because he felt it was a better road bike. I don't go off-road, just gravel and dirt roads. I also do a ton of track days, and have cycled from a 600cc up to a Superduke R, but am back down to an R3, which is hilarious fun. For the shorter folks, there's a ton of stuff you can do with shaving a seat down (use a hacksaw blade), both by taking stuff off the tops and off the sides.
New to watching the show and currently watching old episodes to get catch up. I love all sorts of motorcycles but unfortunately being 6'6" ,240lb I only fit on a limited # of them. Purchased a 2008 KTM 990 new and after a few years getting it to fit with bar risers and adding padding to raise the seat it fits me so great I don't want start over again on something else. My daily rider to this day. I did have a weak moment in life and bought a new 2014 KLR which I also fit into my ride routine. In the morning when I have to choose the KTM usually wins. Again keep up the good work.
My '16 VROD is my everything bike. Just got done doing a 2600mi trip on it. have done even longer trips on it too. Tried a Road Glide for a year and it wasn't fun. Went back to the VROD with a windshield. Now I can have fun while traveling and when i get somewhere.
Height and weight play a role to me. 500lbs and 33" is about my limit. I can handle taller bikes at lighter weight and lower bikes at heavier weight. I'm 125lbs, 5'6", and 31" inseam for reference. Once I get on my toes, it's tough to handle something heavy, especially off camber roads.
I am 5' 8" and 150 lbs. As my 3rd bike and first brand new, I daily a Kawasaki z400. Most of my riding is city 46-60 mph. Do occasionally do 90 mph highway but not for longer than 30 minutes. I can't stress enough to new riders, do not knock small displacement. For me, I haven't had more fun on a motorcycle than this. If the 400 can put a smile on Spurg's face, it can put one on yours.
Remember when a kawasaki gpz305 (belt drive) was probably considered a mid sized bike big enough for anyone.
Great to see a lot of shorter riders on here. First bike was a CBR600RR with a 32.2” seat height, 28” inseam at 5’4”, also a bit heavier rider, I probably looked ridiculous on that bike, and was probably way over my skill level at the time, but I had a great time on it. Actually upgraded to a taller bike after that one with a more upright stance. Main thing that got me through was just practicing and figuring out my dominant foot stance. Also kept an eye out for where I stopped, how Jen said.
Literally I just came back through 15 miles of lane splitting down our main 4-lane Highway known as the M25 (full of Friday traffic getting away for the weekend). I couldn't imagine using that road and just sitting in that huge tailback. I pitied the car drivers, but my KTM would not be happy doing stop-start for that distance. And, I'm alive, so can't be that dangerous.
I learned to ride on a Honda Elite 150 and was about 5'9" 135lbs, but when I came back to riding 25 yrs later I was 5'10" 235 lbs. I started on a CB500X because the 125s and 250s felt too small. I think 900 cc's and down are fine for beginners provided they aren't sport bikes or dual sports. Sport bike riders need to start on 500 down and dirt bikes 350 down. Today I love riding my Africa Twin with the seat on the high setting.
I just like the fact you all consider buying beer part of grocery shopping. Awesome.
FWIW Spurge, I was laughing with you from the start. You all crack me up.
I am pining for New KLR reviews! When are we gonna see one on the daily ride?
I have to disagree with Zack about height of someone is a good judge of how tall a seat height a person can handle. I am 5'10" and have a inseam of about 28". I like to know what inseam people have
when talking about how a bike fits. So thank you Spurgeon.
I don't know motorcycle manufacturers don't make bikes with some ergonomics adjustable for shorter riders. Can you imagine if auto manufactures made vehicles with fixed positions? They have adjustability to reach a bigger customer base.
you guys wait until ten o-clock to drink in my family we say it has to be 5am somewhere
gonna have to disagree with zach. as a tall rider at 6ft 3, i think racing can be considerably harder if you dont fit well on the bike. i had a much harder time staying focused and fast on my rc390 than on my supermoto race bike. i think a big part of that was being more comfortable on the supermoto and being able to focus less on pain and soreness and more on the track in front of me.
Tell EM!!!
Great podcast once again!
As far as the best urban assault bike…. nothing less than a KX500 motard will do! About the most fun you can have on 2 wheels.
On the more practical side I really enjoy my Husky sm630 (much calmer than the ring-ding!)
You all touched on a subject that is of much interest to me, as I’m not the 150-170lb rider that most stock suspensions are designed to accommodate. I also think that a properly setup suspension goes a long way towards an enjoyable riding experience. I’ve always thought that a “smart” manufacturer would ship any particular bike with 2-3 springs sets in the crate, in order to accommodate a wider range of rider weight. Or an enterprising dealer would find a way to work a customized suspension setup into the price of the new bike. I’m aware that shops and the aftermarket are willing and able to handle this, but most riders aren’t willing to spend a bundle of cash right after the purchase of a new bike.
I have a KTM 640 Adventure and I'm 6'. I have to slide my butt off the seat to flat one foot 😂, but for city riding I have a Grom. 😈 I honestly never worry about the height when I use the KTM for the long adventures, but I'm at my BEST form riding it around cities. Jen knows what's up with 'strategic' riding. She should be a co-host every episode! 😊 Good luck to all the short riders out there!
Also need to add to the Highside/Lowside drinking game, every time Zach says "Fair Enough"
6'5, 270 pounds... I have had alot of different bikes....always chasing comfort. I have decided nothing will ever be perfect for a giant.
id recommend an adventure bike! I'm 6'4 220 lbs and ride a triumph tiger 1200xc and it fits me great!
What’s some bikes you’d recommend, I’m a 6’5-6’6 300+ guy who’s trying to get into motorcycles, but can’t seem to find something good enough and cheap enough to start on
Hi what do you think: when you drive car you have to adjust jour steering, seat,... On the bike we just seat and ride, do you think we should do more to get bike to suit our needs ( size, posture, ...)
Greetings from Slovenia 😁
my brother and I have the same length torso when sitting we look like the same height but I am 5'8" and he is only 5'4"
First thing I upgraded on my sv650x... adjustable clutch lever - I'm with spurgeon on that.. what the heck with not putting adjustability on both brake and clutch. I mean I know its built to a price point, but I'm fairly sure the experience of having it work out of the box would be worth way more as a selling point than the price tag.
For a tall guy like me, seat length is definitely a factor. Ability to change position on longer rides is the key to happiness. Normally, it’s my ankles that are killing me.
Preach!
My buddy is barely 5' tall and he stunts on a dirt bike all day. At stops he basically jumps off and hangs an ankle on the seat.
Leg length (inseam) is more important than overall height in choosing a bike. Your jean size is approximately correct, you need actual measurement.
I don't always drive a car but when I do I remember why I don't. ;-)
I'm 6'2". I've found that a taller bike is more comfortable on longer trips. I currently have a VStrom 650. My knees will be killing me if I ride that bike more than a couple of hours at a time. On the bikes (KLR 650 and a Super Tenere) this hasn't been a problem. This is why I'm planning on getting a new KLR 650.
I'm the same height on a 2018 Wee Strom - I found that using adjustable pegs (SWMotech- 1/2" lower), an adventuretech lowering set (clutch and pegs) - another 1", a custom Russell Day - Long, and 1 1/2" risers meant that I can ride 8hrs without any issue. The cost is material, but the extra comfort is awesome.
@@KamenitaVrata Or, I can trade in my 2004 WeeStrom in on a new KLR and have what I want.
What if they made sportbikes and Cruisers taller?
@@MotorcyclesforTallRidersNow The problem is that they still wouldn't be made for where I like to ride.
Most ADV-style bikes offer a lot more legroom than the sports motorcycles.
I think everyone should ride at least a couple years on dirt bikes before they ever ride on the street
Seems like I'm going to have to haul my RSV4 Factory over to California (and I live in the Czech Republic, mind you) and keep riding on highways around where Zach does his riding so that he can stop me and ask me why I do it. 😀 It's because I wanted _that particular_ bike and didn't care how uncomfortable and how much of an overkill for the street it was. 😊 That's the long and short of it really. It's my weekend toy basically. I love it with every fiber of my being even though it's pretty thirsty and I can do maybe 40 miles in one go before I need a break to relieve my wrists. ❤
Jen did have a pretty good point with her question about sport bikes, though. In my experience, the RSV4 is quite compact as well, but the seat height is rather large. I'm somewhere between 6' and 6'1" and I can fully tuck in behind the windscreen just fine but I cannot flat-foot both my feet, which I'm still struggling with every now and then and I bet I look funny every time I do. My friend, who is about 6'5", can flat-foot on it just fine, but he'd probably have trouble tucking in without hitting the windshield with his helmet. Sometimes I wonder what type of stature Aprilia built that bike for, I swear. 😄
Even for me on my Iron 1200 Sportster with mid controls, I get a cramp in my hip even with a 27" inseam. I have to extend my legs to the highway pegs.
Yes to this. Hip flex gets you on a long ride.
Spurgeon’s sport bike story made me think that sport bike geometry is probably designed with a rider that sits on the bike as he/she should. Getting the ergos right probably corrects the geometry, too.
Love the show guys.😀
My local ride: Street Triple RS
My comfy sport bike and sport tourer: GSX-S1000F
My dual sport ride: FE350S
My lightweight adventure bike: 690 Enduro R
My do everything, traveling adventure bike: R1200GS
Very fortunate to have a well-stocked garage and a very supportive spouse (she rides a Can-Am Spyder)
Yep 6’5 and the “big” American vtwins aren’t BIG enough, that was a surprise. They can be when you move the pegs tho.
Is having a Tacoma and multiple motorcycles a thing? Right after I got my 2022 Tacoma I got back into riding and got my dream bike a anniversary edition r1 then a wr250r
As a taller and at the same time bigger rider, I find that nake sportbikes are the ones that fit better. Supersport bikes lately are TINY! Sure I need to tip-toe an RSV4 1100 Factory, but I can barely get my knees into the tank, while in a ZX-6R the tank is too close to the pegs and my knees are poking out so... Going "motorcycle ergo shopping" is a real thing when you are really picky with ergos.
There is too mutch buzz with a small displacement bike to go long distance.
Their sure is a thing that you can be to big for a bike. I had a xj6/fz6r as a first bike and I could not ride it for more than 5-10 min before my legs started to cramp. That being said I am 6 feet and have a 35in insem.
Hi, just this little message to respond to your "what up in france with the sound cameras?" (albeit a year late).
We do have those in the works, like anything in europe things move slow so they are not (from what i know without having done my homework on it yet) automatically punitive.
The system just showcases the decibel level recorded (like it would your speed) and tells you that you are over the line (if you are above 100 i guess?).
My only encounter with one was in a small village that is in the suburbs of paris and is a "nice twisties near paris" road (with speed cameras every 5 minutes and a ton of bikes passing through all year long).
My 2006 monster 695 is totally original and i was slow (speed camera will do that to me 😇 ) not revving the engine or playing loudly and
it still told me "105" decibels + and showcased it in blinking red / whole side of the sign blinking etc
but i got no ticket...
Motivation not repression (?) is where we are at "nationwide" i think, but i wouldn't be surprised to find out that some independent towns (all having gained much "independence/responsibility" in the last decade) would have gone further with automatic penalties in their center or in their twisties...
glhf from frogland 👍
ps: possibly should add "i find it interesting" to the drinking game
pps: thank you for the free funny 🖖
EDIT: ok i checked and the system starts this january 2023,
there are between one and two dozen already deployed all over frogland (from their experimental phase testing) that will be for sure transformed by this date into active punitive systems!
Towns that pay for the system will be able to penalize users with a camera photo system coupled to a government approved sound sensor system (from the top of a post in an area deemed "at risk") .. all over!
so yeah, happy new year ! (cue song : "silent night")
Personally i do think :
1/ no you should not make extra noise for selfish pleasure, maybe revving while lane splitting / traffic jams saves my life i don't know !? in any case we got to somehow share the world !
2/ moffos will send you the ticket automatically (with no recourse like they do with speeding) and it is a 135 euros punishment (serious money!) and
no loss of points (yet?)
.. this on the first offense (might be a different story for repeat offenders ??)
3/ they want to sell electric bikes anyway (which are dangerous cos you can't hear them at all compared to their speed capabilities) so this system will grow exponentially fast
4/ don't know if this helped, hope it made some sense 😁
5/ merry chrismas and happy new year
😘
My wife wants to join me in the ADV world. She is smaller than Jen. Finding an ADV bike for baby legs is a tough task. Got one and working with her and the bike to make her comfy and confident. Factory does not mean it is right for you.
Not that it would be a great bike but you could always do and ADV Grom.
@@theprodigalstranger5259 Not even close to being a capable adventure bike, but thank you
Lowered klr, with the right links and short seat you can drop the seat height 4 inches
@@davegallo8166 wow. I will check that out. Thank you
@@theprodigalstranger5259 the seat hight on the grom is same height as most normal bikes it's no good for shorter riders.
Riding motorcycles is one of the few things where I wish I was not 6’6 and 255 lbs… motorcycles are definitely more catered to little people. There’s so many bikes that I admire that are just too small for me.
Spurge, hope you’re doing okay after the floods!
The xt250 is the perfect bike for city riding for short people.
Wish they would bring back the XT350 that was a great bike. Think they did a weird 17hp version not sure why though. The normal one was 30 something hp.
Commuting on a motorbike is overall a hassle compared to simply driving a car UNLESS you can lane split, which changes everything. In Australia lane splitting is legal in practically all states (with a few variations on the rules). The most consistent rule is a 30km/hr speed limit (about 20miles/hr).
Parking at the other end is also a big factor. I rode a motorbike full time in Melbourne Australia, where you can park your bike anywhere you aren't obstructing traffic or pedestrians (which includes footpaths). However when riding in Sydney, I don't commute by motorbike because there is so little motorcycle parking! Which of course, just creates more congestion. Not surprisingly, Sydney doesn't have anywhere near the number of motorcycle commuters compared to Melbourne.
I once road a motorbike out of LA in peak hour traffic and was amazed at how polite the drivers were - pulling to the side to allow me (and other riders) extra room down the middle. And I thought I was going to get shot at instead, which is kind of the impression your action cop movies give to the rest of the world!!
Any chance Revzilla can have Jen, Ari, Zack, Ryan F9, Doodle, MotoJitsu, and MCRider all together on a discussion about the benefits of track days, the lessons learned on the track, and riding in the streets/roads? Ryan's last video seems to have launched A LOT of discussion among motorcycle vloggers.
I feel Spurgeon on those cruiser ergonomics
Re: Spurge's interruptions. He really does act more like a talk radio host than informational podcast host, creating air-filling back-and-forths even if completely off-topic, lol.
Edit: I never paid that much attention until it was brought up in this episode, but yeah, now I see how regularly he derails the conversation, and goes back to his own internal topcs rather than letting interesting conversation flow. I like him and think that he is a fine host, but yeah that's something he could work on.
I think that's just the kind of person he is. Nice guy I just tune him out a bit when he goes off on one.
5'6" 140lb, 30" inseam.
I hate being short.
Got a CT125 in February.
6 ft 1 in. 30 in. Inseam....😱😨
@@guitarprepnplus1 I bet your arm reach is like miles tho.
193 cm ( about 6' 4" ) and 98 kg ( lots lbs ). I can't fit onto a lot of bikes comfortably like Zack says. Cars too.
Dual sports are so fun on city streets!
A 31-inch inseam for someone 5'4" is not unusual. I am 5'6" and have a 28" inseam. One of my friends in college was the same height, but with a short torso. I think that her inseam was 32 or 33". We were the same height when standing, but when we sat down, I looked considerably taller.
My list for best beginner bikes, touring bikes, city bikes, and adventure bikes are as follows:
Beginner bikes
1. Any scooter from a major brand from 125 cc to 400 cc
2. Kawasaki Vulcan s 650 ABS
3. Honda rebel 500 or 300 abs
4. Suzuki boulevard c50, c50t, m50
5. Mt07
6. Ninja 300 or any sport bike under 400 cc
Best touring bikes
BMW k1600 line
BMW r1250 RT
BMW 1250 GSA
BMW F900xr
Honda goldwing
Indian challenger
Yamaha fjr 1300
Best adventure motorcycles
BMW GS 1250 gsa
Ktm 1290
Honda Africa twin
Triumph tiger
BMW f twin gs
Those are my picks in no particular order
I find myself very jealous of average size and even shorter riders who can just hop on any bike and be comfortable.
I’d rather tip toe at a stop for a couple minutes than put my knees in my chest for an entire ride
YES!!! EXACTLY!
Guess it depends on what you consider short. I know a 5' tall rider who has very few options for bikes to ride period. Your issue is comfort, she just has to settle for what she can even tip toe.
On a completely different subject I just would like your thoughts on speed limiters that will be introduced to cars and eventually bikes in the not too distant future! Apparently it will start to be fitted to new cars from next year in Europe (and the U.K. (where I’m from) even though brexit)! Thanks and love the podcasts
Derestrict flashes to the rescue
It will never be fitted to bikes. There is a ban to end sales of diesel and petrol cars but not bikes. And speed limiters on bikes would be suicide. I absolutely love going the speed limits in cars and vans. I seem to hold everyone up doing that. But never on a bike.
That’s really good to hear Chris! Think it would be dangerous
@@amateurel4129 I know this is an older thread but, the new rebel 1100 has a speed limiter. 100mph is the max speed.
I was at first put off when I saw the length of this podcast (close to 2 hours!), but it was one of the best ones yet. Glad I didn't let that keep me from listening to it.
I'm not convinced there are any savings buying used from a dealer. When you consider what you lose and what you gain. Not really any worth wile savings till you get past 5 years old. Then you have to consider its 5 years old course its going to be cheaper.
A man and woman the same height, the woman will have a longer inseam. Doddle on a motorcycle is 5 3.75 and had a 32-inch inseam. I am 5' 8 and have a 29 inch inseam. The only bike I have ever been able to flat foot is a cruiser. So a rider's height doesn't really tell you much for seat height.
Obligatory 'These 2 guys hate each other.'
28:50 That's what she said.
Y’alls distaste for riding 250s on the highway is a bit funny to me when I have a roommate whose done several 3-5 hour highway drives on his TW200 to get to the mountains and ride trails. It may not be the best tool for the job but it certainly can get it done if you’re willing and determined.
Also, how far back in time would you have to go for a 250 to be considered a big motorcycle? Speed limits have certainly fitted higher since those days, but it’s something to think about.
Friend of mine did 100,000 miles on a Ninja 250 (2008 model?).
Also, he used to race professionally. Seems he likes fast bikes on the track, slow bikes on the street (now on an MT07.
What did they have to talk about for nearly 2 hours. Let’s see. Only sport bike that can fit my 5 foot wife is the Buell Blast with the low seat option. Got a 2005 a few months ago in perfect condition with 500 miles on the clock with carbs all cleaned and ready to go from a local dealer. It’s interesting… Pretty blue too.
Try a Kawi Z900. They have quite a low seat and are surprisingly compact
Harley have done it the UK a while ago and stopped it
Is there an R9 coming?
Most definitely.
6’2” in shape and ride a PCX 150 thru the city, mostly shorter trips, love it. Always wear full gear and earplugs. Really no difference than your typical bike. Probably much funner too.
Guess you haven’t tried a fun motorcycle.
did you know they use engine oil in certain pancake adds as a replacement for syrup? lol.
Bet its not 10w40 ?
More Zac. Mind your place Spurge.
Jen's cool
I find it really funny how a 650 is a "small" bike for americans. For the rest of the world that's a mid sized bike AT LEAST.
And dogs. Noisy dogs next door can literally be hazardous to your mental health.
36:00 get the tape
Anyone who thinks loud harley Davidson bikes are cool just go and see the South Park episode on harley Davidson riders
👍👍👍👍
When in doubt, Rossi is the answer.
YAY🥳🥳!!!
I get excited listening to Zach, which is frightening cause I’m a straight male!
Ima go play some Motul now🤣😂😇
I’m gunna get on that damn review.....
You can always swing both ways, dude. 😉😂
@@martini7454 haha MEHH....🤣😂😇
i watching this whole video lower those shocks asap
Loud pipes wake neighbors. 😮
THAT'S ME BOYs.! At 1hr 41mins & 27sec.!
I don't have a Car, yet I have 3 Motorcycles (I call it a Passion & not stupidity) I rather Starve then buy Groceries in a down-pour.
I bought a massive hiking Backpack to go grocery shopping and STILL end up shoving items inside my jacket to get it all home. hee hee
I get my groceries delivered on line I'm done with food shopping
Real Riders tough-it-out.! hee hee
Tall? Big? KLR650 does the job
But what if they had taller Cruisers and sportbikes? Would you want one?
154 here. Owned 3 Rocket 3.
Too heavy? get stronger.
Too tall? Get stronger on your feet.
No wind protection? Get a stronger core.
Seriously. If you want to, you will find a way.
Great idea those noise cameras. Someone drives by with a clunker that backfires and any other vehicle in the picture gets ticketed for being too loud? Seriously? What happens if a marching band goes by and it triggers the camera...does the band get ticketed? Does everyone driving by when there are fireworks going off get ticketed? Leave our loud bikes alone...and BTW, if you're going to say loud bikes upset you go look at the exhaust systems Revzilla sells. Are any of them loud?
Love from INDIA 🇮🇳