Reach to the bars?

[glock_19]

I'm considering buying a 600 super sport but I have one question I haven't been able to get answered. Which 600 has the shortest reach to the bars, allowing me to sit more upright? (CBR600RR, ZX6R, R6, Daytona 675, GSXR)

I've heard that the CBR has the shortest reach, and sitting on one didn't feel too bad. Definitely felt better than my buddies GSXR.

I realize sitting on them all would be the best option but the dealer around here only had a CBR and a Ninja 650 (not a ZX-6R).

Thanks for the help.

[Mizono]

Yamaha FZ6R has a pretty upright sitting position. More of a Sport Touring set up. If memory serves me it has a similar engine to a R6 but geared and tuned differently. Still a 600cc sportbike.

[blink]

Originally Posted by glock_19

I'm considering buying a 600 super sport but I have one question I haven't been able to get answered. Which 600 has the shortest reach to the bars, allowing me to sit more upright?

I've heard that the CBR has the shortest reach, and sitting on one didn't feel too bad. Definitely felt better than my buddies GSXR.

I realize sitting on them all would be the best option but the dealer around here only had a CBR and a Ninja 650 (not a ZX-6R).

Thanks for the help.

I went to the dealership and have been thinking of a zx6r, but I did sit on an R6, gixxer 600 and zx6r.
The gixxer was completely unconfortable for me, but i do believe shortest handle bar reach!

zx6r isn't reassuring to sit on but i guess it just takes getting used to =[

[glock_19]

Originally Posted by Mizono

Yamaha FZ6R has a pretty upright sitting position. More of a Sport Touring set up. If memory serves me it has a similar engine to a R6 but geared and tuned differently. Still a 600cc sportbike.

Sorry should have specified but I'm looking for one of the racing models, not a sport touring or sport like the Ninja. I know they're not built for comfort, I'm just trying to get the "most" comfortable one. For me comfort is measured by the reach to the bars and how far I have to hunch over. The seat height and peg placement doesn't bother me too much. I'm 5'11" so I can flat foot most bikes and don't mind my legs bent up.

[sombo]

Here, go to this site, put in your height, pick through the different bikes you're interested in, and see for yourself.

motorcycle ergonomics guide

[Murtasma]

Originally Posted by sombo

Here, go to this site, put in your height, pick through the different bikes you're interested in, and see for yourself.

motorcycle ergonomics guide

Really cool site thanks for sharing.

[MrBrownTX]

I have always thought it would be a good idea to put risers and actual handle bars on a 600 sport bike to make it more comfortable. My friend had a Honda Super hawk that was set up like that.

[sombo]

Originally Posted by Murtasma

Really cool site thanks for sharing.

My pleasure. If I recall correctly, I actually got it from another thread on these forums but don't remember which one. That site will also show you bikes that we don't have here in the states. Like a new Honda in Europe for 2011. The new CBR600F. It's a revival of the old CBR600F4I that will be made in Italy with the approval of Honda Japan. From what I've seen and read on it, it's a bike I really hope makes it to the US.

[glock_19]

Originally Posted by sombo

Here, go to this site, put in your height, pick through the different bikes you're interested in, and see for yourself.

motorcycle ergonomics guide

Wow, thanks for the link. That site is super helpful. As far as results it looks like all the bikes I'm interested in are between 34-36 degrees in forward lean for me. Not a huge difference but the ZX-6R and the CBR600RR are both tied with 34 degrees.

I guess since they're tied I'll look at both, but I definitely like the under-tail exhaust on the CBR, it's just sexy.