June 3rd, 2011, 09:45 AM | #1 |
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Name: Joe
Location: Washington, D.C.
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Reach to the bars?
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. |
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June 3rd, 2011, 09:48 AM | #2 |
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Name: David
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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.
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June 3rd, 2011, 09:49 AM | #3 | |
Always.
Name: Alex
Location: Calgary, AB
Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250, '05 GSX-R600 Posts: A lot.
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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 =[ |
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June 3rd, 2011, 09:52 AM | #4 |
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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.
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June 3rd, 2011, 10:43 AM | #5 |
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Name: Mike
Location: Windermere, FL
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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 |
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June 3rd, 2011, 10:56 AM | #6 | |
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Name: John
Location: earth
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June 3rd, 2011, 11:11 AM | #7 |
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Name: Brown
Location: Caddo Mills, TX
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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.
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June 3rd, 2011, 11:20 AM | #8 |
Newb..... on a steeek! :D
Name: Mike
Location: Windermere, FL
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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.
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June 3rd, 2011, 12:27 PM | #9 | |
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Name: Joe
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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. |
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