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« on: November 01, 2010, 02:00:27 PM » |
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Best sport bike for a short guy that is sub $10k new or used.
Go. . .
sac
/spent my lunch hour looking at manufacturer's websites
//was left with a hole in my soul
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« Reply #1 on: November 01, 2010, 02:04:53 PM » |
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Either used or Japanese are the options.
I would recommend a pre loved 996/8. I've been told the 999 is super heavy.
If you're looking for new, then the Japanese bikes are pretty much the same.
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« Reply #2 on: November 01, 2010, 02:16:07 PM » |
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Anyone have a bmw f 650 gs? Can a short guy ride one?
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« Reply #3 on: November 01, 2010, 02:17:25 PM » |
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You're not shorter than me.
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« Reply #4 on: November 01, 2010, 02:27:03 PM » |
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I sat on a new gsxr600(not sure what MY it was), but it wasn't really any higher than my SV.
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« Reply #5 on: November 01, 2010, 02:27:12 PM » |
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F800R and Street Triple are both do-able for me. If you are thinking inline 4, the GSX-Rs are the shortest. How short are we talking?
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Previous bikes: 2007 Suzuki Bandit 650S & 2009 Ducati Monster 696
Current bikes: 2009 Yamaha XT250 & 2012 Triumph Street Triple R
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« Reply #6 on: November 01, 2010, 02:29:52 PM » |
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Anyone have a bmw f 650 gs? Can a short guy ride one?
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« Reply #7 on: November 01, 2010, 02:42:50 PM » |
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GSXR for a short guy, CBR 600rr could work as well... R6 is a bit tall for me (5'7")
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« Reply #8 on: November 01, 2010, 02:44:29 PM » |
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That's not a sport bike. I know. I'm really reaching for something that will peak my interest. Dual sports are even on the table at this point. I'm even eyeing a bonneville for christ's sake! sac |
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« Reply #9 on: November 01, 2010, 02:46:12 PM » |
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GSXR for a short guy, CBR 600rr could work as well... R6 is a bit tall for me (5'7")
Sigh. Do I really want a Japanese 600? It certainly fits the budget. And they are reliable and ready to ride out of the box. sac |
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« Reply #10 on: November 01, 2010, 02:49:03 PM » |
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How about a Daytona 675?
...or a Ducati 748? You can get a very nice one for well under 10K. They really aren't that tall. You get used to the height anyway.
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« Reply #11 on: November 01, 2010, 03:03:07 PM » |
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I'm even eyeing a bonneville for christ's sake!
sac
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« Reply #12 on: November 01, 2010, 03:04:20 PM » |
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« Reply #13 on: November 01, 2010, 03:05:34 PM » |
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How about a Daytona 675?
...or a Ducati 748? You can get a very nice one for well under 10K. They really aren't that tall. You get used to the height anyway.
My brother in law has a 749 with 200 miles on it. I did not miss a zero or two there. It has been rotting away in his garage since he bought it. If he would be willing to sell it to me for what it is worth I would take it off of his hands and get it in working order again. But I think he would think that he would be selling his manhood along with that bike. Its too much bike for me anyway. Though I trust myself not to be stupid on it until I can ride it better. sac |
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« Reply #14 on: November 01, 2010, 03:06:54 PM » |
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I hate you. Hyosung.
I hate you more.  sac |
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