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Whats a better starting motorcycle for a 6'3" 235 pound guy? |
I just signed up for the motorcycle safety riding course, and as soon as im done with that ill be looking to get a bike. So far i've narrowed it down to 3 bikes. 1.Harley XL883 Sportster 2.Kawasaki Vulcan 500 3.Suzuki Boulevard S50 while i know its better to start out with less power as a beginner, im a big guy, so im worried that the japanese bikes wont be able to haul me (and maybe a passenger) around easily. Im a pretty strong guy, so bike weight isnt as big an issue as it may be for smaller riders, but id still like some thoughts on which to get. I've always wanted a harley since i was a kid, but if the other bikes would be able to perform, id like to know. thanks. Although the harley is the cooler of the bikes listed,an 883 is pretty small, and pretty expensive. I'm 6'2" almost 200lbs an I know it would be too small of a bike for me. I think your best bet may be one of the other bikes, or even something like a honda shadow. (which looks pretty cool) I would definitely buy a used jap bike and ride that for a while, just to get used to riding a bit. Then after a half year or so of riding, go out and buy a bigger harley, or whatever bike you like. A good used jap bike can be purchesed for just a few hundred bucks, and they are pretty reliable as a starter bike. Another thing to consider is due to your height, you may want to try to find a bike with forward controls. By that I mean a bike that has the brake and shifting foot controls mounted more towards the front of the bike. That will give you more room to stretch out your legs, rather than having the foot controls mounted directly below the seat. Good luck on gettin that first bike! (mine was a honda) See ya in the wind! the harley is to small for a guy your size, if it were me i would go with the vulcan. it's not too much and its not to little so it would be perfect for a guy your size. i always loved and will love the Harley. there is no feeling like that . trust me i am an owner of one and had 3 other . performance wise you are taking a bike to enjoy your ride on and remember maintenance is cheaper with American products good luck and enjoy which ever one u choose a Vespa for your size...none of them. i have ridden an 883 and they are pretty anemic in stock form. the other 2 are also small bikes. for your size you should think about at least an 1100 cc or larger bike. especially if you ever intend to carry a passenger or anything else. of course i would say buy a harley, because i'm an old harley guy. but they all make pretty decent bikes now days. spend the extra bucks to get a big enough bike and you won't be looking for the right size bike in a year. right now is the time to buy, because everyone who wants to get rid of it doesn't want it sitting in the garage all winter long. good luck, and good riding. The Harley has less power but has fewer features than the Japanese built bikes. Any of those bikes would be good for someone your size. My husband is 6'3'', 170 and rides a little Honda Nighthawk but we're looking to buy a Suzuki. The Honda is really old and isn't very comfortable on long rides for a tall guy. We've looked at all of those bikes and the Kawasaki's and the Suzuki's seem to be the best value. You can buy a Japanese built cruiser for the same price as a low-end Harley. The quality is still the same. My husband's Honda was built in 86' has a ton of miles and is in great shape. It was a starter bike he bought for $700. Good luck! You'll really enjoy riding! A guy your size needs a big bike ,when you take the course its on really small bikes like the 250s so you will see how small they are and how your gonna need something in the 1100 are higher range , When ever I see big guys on small bikes I always think its there first bike are all they could afford , Believe me you will want to trade it in if its to small , I'm 5ft 7 and I handle big bikes very well as long as my feet touch the ground when stopped . Ride safe and always wave ! |
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