Tall, 6' 3", ran a sport bike until I saw a picture of me on the road, I looked like Andre The Giant sitting on a bar stool. Got a Tracer 9gt & haven't regretted it.
I rode a CG 125 on driving school here in Brazil, the funny part of being 1,90 in height on a CG is that you can ride only with your knees on the handlebars.
6'3 aswell, i ride a duke 200. i have to move my leg physically to the left and stop gripping the tank if i want to change gear and i cannot cover the rear brake without my foot hurting because of how its bent
Hey Yam, just wanted to let ya know I finished my Masters Degree and cited you (along with Ari Henning and Zack Courts) in the acknowledgment section of my paper. Thanks for all the years of motorcycle content!
I'm 6'5", 300 lbs, with a size 16 shoe. I bought a used 2016 Yamaha Super Tenere 1200 and absolutely in love with it. Great lower budget ADV bike for a big fella like me. Thanks Papa Yamms for the advice on the rear shock, I am going to look into upgrading that.
I'm 5'10 and 170 lb so I don't know why I watched the short rider bikes or the tall rider bikes videos, but I happily watch all the videos on this channel anyway 😛
A big guy in my workplace has the Rocket 3 Classic. It's just a 2.3L engine with wheels but it has curb appeal like nothing else. Catches my eye every time I walk past it in the yard.
I totally agree with the sport touring bikes! My newest bike is a '96 Triumph Trophy 1200 and I can't stop grinning when I ride her! She handles great and boy will she teach you throttle control really quickly...I usually have to hit the brakes when I merge onto highways. 😁
I'm a beginner rider and my bike is a 3rd gen busa. It was very odd pulling out of the dealership having never ridden a motorcycle before, but I was able to quickly figure out how to ride it safely all the way home, which is about an hour away. Its been about a year and I have never regretted buying my busa as a first bike. The worst part about the busa being a first bike is that you really have to know and understand how to turn slow on it or you will dump the bike. I have been very lucky in my slow speed practice and was able to pass my test and get my license.
Not a beginner bike, but im 6'4 and 205 lbs. Absolutely love my 2022 Indian Super Chief. Give it a look if youre taller. Its very comfy. Was comfortable when i was 370 lbs too back when i bought it.
Love that you did this, I think either a Dual Sport would be good, love to also look into a used Fatboy also due to the one I'm looking at have forward controls 👍
Started on a DT125 (awesome learner bike), moved onto an NS 125, which was a scream on the road, but way too cramped for me at 6ft. Had a Dominator for a few years, but the seat was woeful. Had a try of a few small cruisers, but again, too small. Currently repairing a Triumph Tiger, and for me, ADV style is pretty much the only thing I can be comfy on, as long as the seat is decent.
I´m 6' 3'' and if you're into Caferacers i recommend you the Yamaha XSR900. I dont feel to big for it and it surely has enough power for every weight class.
I'm 5'6 188lbs so I kinda have the opposite issue, but my spouse is 6'1 and around 340lbs and I've been trying to get him into riding with me so this list helped a bit on what to look at. I've been looking to upgrade from my rebel 300 and I've been hitting the tall ass seat problem on all the bikes I really like. I always forget about the suspension change so this vid helped me with that too!
Maaaan 6'8" 340 here and I really fell in love with the suzuki m109r. it has its shortcomings but once you dial it in its a fantastic ride for a taller (and wider) guy. extremely cheap too for the most part.
6’8”, 330, I ride a Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 nomad fi…love the bike, big dude approved, but everything feels good after a 1983 Harley sportster xlx. An older KLR is a dream…all in due time. Yams, I do appreciate the attention to us sasquatches out there!
At 6'3" my '00 Valkyrie was actually a bit too big but man, that monstrous chrome engine was pure art! I found a Goldwing ('08 before they made the discomfort seat) fit great but it was boring. Still have my '02 R1150RT which is my sports bike (if you know, you know!) and can't believe how many grins I'm getting out of a 2010 KLR650 at the moment.
6'3 and 300# rider... started nearly 20 years ago on a 97 katana 600... got back to riding durring the pandemic... picked up a dual sport BMW f650... then picked up a versys 650...
6' 250lb (down from 300lb when I bought last year) my first bike Norden 901 Expedition. Though I had experience on dirt bikes as a kid...I haven't been a kid for a long time lol
I am 190cm tall, Americans do the conversion, I had difficulty choosing my first motorbike, because it had to be a combination of cost, power and that I liked it, in the end I got one Yamaha car 900, I know it's a demanding bike as a first bike, 120hp but what convinced me was the possibility of having electronic controls and the fact that I have 15 years of experience on scooters
Thanks for the thought papa yams. @6’4” and anywhere from 350-390# depending on what state of hibernation I’m leaving or heading to I have lived this video. The dr650 and its endless aftermarket support makes it a wonderful bike for a big guy as it can be made to fit. The hd fatboy not only fits but has a name that is endearing, and it’s basically just like every other Harley for the most part. They are absolutely built for larger people to be comfortable on but absolutely expensive but cool. A 2008 Yamaha fz1 was the first go fast bike I was comfortable on and wasn’t a monkey fornicating a football on. I almost got me one I was so impressed, but that would have been my 9th bike in the garage and I let it go. A fellow could get into trouble on a machine like that as that holds the record for fastest I’ve been on dirt. Also, an old yz490 is a wonderful big guy dirt bike, suspension handles the weight like a champ for trail riding and what not…. But man that engine is wild. Can’t keep the front end down, that’s actually the craziest bike I’ve ridden, just brutal unpredictable power on a light bike. Definitely an adrenaline junkies machine… and I’m not an adrenaline junkie, but I got one and trail ride it for a while against my buddies advice just because I’m stubborn and hard headed.
Big guy here I got a Vulcan s 650 and it’s comfortable to me. Short legs long torso. Maybe I look funny on it but I’m not looking at me I’m just riding and loving it. Enough power to have fun.
One big boy that can definitely vouch for the Road Glide. I’m on my second one, having traded in my first during the pandemic even HD was desperate for used stock and were giving out crazy trade in deals. Now that that is over, you should be able to pick up a used one and save yourself some money
Sat on a Goldwing Bagger yesterday. It was big to look at but I’m 187cm and when on it, it feels too small! Same with that huge BMW cruiser they released. Only the big KTM adventure bikes actually fit so far!
I'm 5'8" 176lbs and am seriously wanting to get a gen 2 Busa 2013+ been riding for 13 yrs now and currently we love riding our 2015 Carbon Diavel, a Busa just seems like a good stable mate hahah
6ft 2 and 240lbs fit just fine on an XVS650 classic with profiler seat and 14 inch highballs.. I admit the power leaves me wanting more at times, but it's plenty comfortable with the minor inexpensive mods.
Great video, a good honorable mention would have been the VFR800! What do you think? Also, ever heard of the 2007 BMW G650 XChallenge? The tallest seat height of any bike I've ever ridden, most people below 5'11" can't ride it comfortably unless you hang a cheek off the seat to put a foot down.
The XR650L I owned was one of most fun bikes I've had. TALL and plenty of power for a big one-lunger, hauled my 6'1" 230lbs around with ease. But, "Let me tell you about my FJR1300" LOL!
for anyone in the uk/eu just starting out on 125cc bikes: 6'4", and I found the aprilia's 125's the most comfortable among the street bikes range. Tuono 125 was amazing but went with the RS125 purely due to looks and have ridden over 6 hour journeys on it great. It has the same frame as the bigger bikes, so it even looks similar to an RSV4 (until you hear it lol). Great bike
6'3" and 250 lbs, i started on the S1000XR. 4 years and 100k kms later, i still love my bike. BIL started on versys 650. He states that the XR is the easier bike of the two.
G'day YN. I'm a little surprised that you didn't include the Triumph Rocket 3. My best mate is 6'2" and was about 440lb (now down to about 320lb) and has owned a couple of Rockets now. You couldn't get it from him with a stick of TNT! His other bike is a Triumph Tiger 1200... please ignore the apparent Triumph bias. I'm 5'10" and about 220lb and I have ridden both. They are both great bikes, especially if you are on the chunkier side of the monkey tree. I own a Triumph Bonneville America and I absolutely love it! Although it would be on the borderline for taller, heavier riders...
You make some good points, particularly in regard how a particular bike can be a suitable fit or not Unfortunately most Utube testers ignore those aspects. EG I was interested in a Honda CMX 1100 Rebel but when I sat on it my knees exceeded the tank recesses by a couple of inches, never seen this limitation mentioned, boo. Plenty of bigger riders than my 6'1". Fit is a crucial aspect, if it doesn't fit you there is no point in considering it further.
196 and happy with big enduros. At the moment I have old, 1990 Transalp which fits me perfectly sizewise. Thou I would love to have more power. Having my eyes on Triumph Tiger and Yamaha T700.
Getting my rebel 1100 t (2024) in a week. I’m 6,2/6,3 and I feel just comfortable on the bike, might put some forward controls on it in the future but as far as it is from factory I don’t have any problem feeling comfortable on the bike. Everyone’s body is different even at the same hight so my advice would be to go sit on your bike in sight and take it for a spin. We all know how it gets once we enter the rabbit hole of ergonomics for specific bikes. Have a good one and safe riding to y’all squids ✌🏽
Day 1 of MSF today, on the tallest bike they had, a CRF300LS. I'm 6'5"/235lbs and would say I probably will be getting a bigger bike, maybe a regular CRF300L or larger.
I'am 197cm (6,5") and bought a BMW F900R. i really like naked bikes and the F900R has the possibilty to install a original higher comfort seat up to 86cm (34 inches)
Some good older cheaper bikes for tall riders - Gen2 Busa, Honda VTX1800, Honda XR650L, I have all three. My honorable mentions - Gen1 Suzuki Bandit1200, Kawasaki KLR650. I'm 6'9" 240lbs.
Finally, Someone talks about beginner bikes for fully grown people, not just children. Even though I tend to go towards Large capacity Cruisers, With my 6'8" (203cm) and close to 400lbs It's hard to find bikes that can handle me. The Honda Varadero is perfect, but not produced anymore. Most new Royal Enfields actually work quite well for me. Especially the Super Meteor. The only sportbike I've found to be comfortable is the BMW K1200RS. Most large ADV works as Papa Yam said, but one honorable mention is the Husqvarna Svartpilen 401. The old model, the new one is too small. My current stable include a '11 Victory Cross Roads 106, '96 Suzuki DR800 BIG, '07 Honda Varadero XL1000V, '98 Suzuki Intruder VL1500 and finally a '99 Suzuki VL1500 Intruder. Comments about my choices?
Great timing Yam. I have been toiling away online trying to narrow down what I want. At 6’1” 270 and being built like a linebacker, I look like a clown on the “cool bikes” and I’m bored with riding Harley or my Multistrada. I want something fun, friendly ergo, and for the love of god nothing that is going to cost me $500 min for a basic service.
1m92 (or 6'4" for american) and a begginer (so no GT for me, yet). I found all Suzuki surprisingly fitting and bought a GSX-8S as my first bike. I assume the 8R will fit as well. Thank your suzuki for not making knee destroyer gas tank.
Kind of surprised KTM wasn’t mentioned. Their whole range seems set up for people over 6’ tall. No lowered suspension options, no 5/6 scale bikes over 250cc available (looking at you Honda 500s).
Hey yammie any chance we see more cruiser content. I am really interested in what you guys think about the Indian chief since you guys liked the scout so much
I'm 6'2" and thinking about starting to ride. I knew I would have to watch out for my height but hadn't heard anywhere about the weight as well ( I'm 200 lb). I guess my dreams of getting a Ninja 500 are going to stay exactly that, dreams ahah
6ft6 here, kawa versys 650. Im chilling with it. Dont listen to the haters, try it out if you are in the market for a bike and you're tall :) Also the vstrom is big enough and most ktm bikes in the same type. But those are expansive.
The Yamaha Tracer 7 is a superb choice for a large beginner. It's more lively and sporty than the Versys and has the excellent CP2 motor. Unfortunately, I don't believe it's available in the US but we get it here in the civilised world
At 6'4", about 230 pounds, I rode a 2019 Ninja 650 for a couple years and was more than happy with it, despite upgrading to the Ninja 1000sx. If I had room for 2 bikes, I'd have kept the 650.
As a person with the A2 curse and a 6.3 length i came down to a cb500x its nice but a bit small i dreamt of an afrika twin but those feel even smaller but the bike is as big as a building like HOW Luckely moto guzzi makes the v85tt i fit on that like a glove so that is what i will go for when im a max level motorist
Im 6.2 and 300lbs (yeah yeah), going for my first bike. I love cruiser looks but i hate bigger cruisers for sluggish controls. Really dig Rebel looks, and Indinad Scout too, but i am afraid they will be too little for me (Rebel especially). And i am not into dualsport looks at all, like really. Considering i am 43 yo emotions kinda matters, i want to love the looks of something between my legs, srsly. Gonna spend some time at a dealership contemplaining life i guess.
Hey Yams, doing a cross-country trip in 2025, looking for recommendations for the best/most reliable bike (under $6K) to take 10,000 miles...Not sure if you have done a vid like this before, at least since I have been subbed. My current ride is a 2012 Triumph Street triple R...
I rode my buddy's R3 home for him from another friend's that he bought it from. I'm 5'10 and 180lbs, not exactly a big guy. I felt so dam cramped on that bike.
i'm a small guy, 5'6" only, ... but ride my 2023 XDiavel with some ease ... ! there's some discomfort while cornering or U-turns, as the wide handle-bar is somewhat out of reach for a short man with short hands, like meself...!
would love to own the R1300GS as i don't have an ADV ...... already own 2022 Gen 3 Hayabusa (sport-tourer, not really though; also known as Beluga Whale), Scrambler 400X, Trident 660 (roadster, naked), the Greatest Grand-Tourer = Goldwing is another dream bike
Nah bro it's like a put xs preservative in a black porn hub pp, I'm 6'4 and like 290lb I drove her when I searched for an a2 bike, it's quite uncomfortable and it's relatively Small, is the biggest of the category but remains a lot tiny expecially for the leg
Tall riders are blessed; they can ride ANY bike they want! Short drivers - like me - are limited only on custom/bobbers and scooters. If you think that Japanese people, an average short people, make tall bikes with high saddles... This is called IRONY! (Sorry, but I just wanted to express my pain and my sadness; I'm 5'5'' and I can't ride the new 2024 Afrika Twin DCT...)
I’m a 6’0” 250lb 18 yr old and haven’t ridden a bike before. I wanna get into riding but I need a beginner bike that could accommodate me. Any suggestions?
6.1 here. After 2 years of endless doubt and brainstorming session, i finally made my choice. S1000r. Yes i m a beginner, yes my insurance company welcomed my choice with an M60, but fuck it, i ll rain mode it. Nothing else solved the absolute maddening equation of investing in a motorcycle in 2024. If it fits, its ships right ? Aha
I'm 6'3" 185 and I've been riding for over 14 years and I've passed up buying certain bikes because being cramped up on a bike is a pass for me. First time I sat on a CBR600RR I was like NOPE. That said I've only ever owned 2 naked bikes being a MT07 and MT09 SP. While the rest have been middleweight sportbikes or litre bikes. Aftermarket rear sets are a God send for taller riders.
@@PapZoltan99 It was when I was looking to buy my first street bike over 14 years ago. I had years of experience offroad with dirt bikes so starting out on a 600cc wasn't a bad idea. I sat on a Gixxer and hated the in the bike feel, then the CBR600RR and didn't like the cramped up feel with the rear sets. So I moved onto a R6 and it just felt right. At the time I was a idiot to swapping rear sets for a more comfortable rider triangle. Now with a few years of track riding I appreciate a full race riding triangle. Maybe I'll reconsider a CBR600RR one day but I recently bought another R6 so won't be in the near future. That said I've heard good things about the new CBR600RR.
I'm a bigger rider. I ride a vstrom 650 and it's the perfect size for me. However I do want something more sporty and fun to rip around town on... Maybe the hayabusa calls to me...
Now for frame slider comparisons... the real ones made of a plastic like material, that can rotate as well as absorb impact, and have enough friction on the road surface to slow down the slide. versus the cheap alloy knockoffs that send impacts directly into the frame causing massive amounts of damage to frame, and often steal the name of the real products they are copying poorly. I've heard the Suzuki V-Strom 250 SX is not available in the USA, is that true? if so, that's sad. it's big enough, slow enough, and cheap enough to make you reconsider that Chinese thing that will end up costing you much more!
The V-Stroms will have more fun engines than the Versys. It's basically SV650 or GSX8S/8R compared to Ninja 650, but with less forward lean and more places to strap shit to the bikes.
Tall, 6' 3", ran a sport bike until I saw a picture of me on the road, I looked like Andre The Giant sitting on a bar stool. Got a Tracer 9gt & haven't regretted it.
😂 lol
Same here 6'1" I have a ninja 250r becomes too uncomfortable 😣 anything more than 20 miles got a 850 GSA no looking back 😊
@@vishnuswaroopgopalakrishna9588 the wee ninja is a Grom for big boys
I rode a CG 125 on driving school here in Brazil, the funny part of being 1,90 in height on a CG is that you can ride only with your knees on the handlebars.
6'3 aswell, i ride a duke 200. i have to move my leg physically to the left and stop gripping the tank if i want to change gear and i cannot cover the rear brake without my foot hurting because of how its bent
Hey Yam, just wanted to let ya know I finished my Masters Degree and cited you (along with Ari Henning and Zack Courts) in the acknowledgment section of my paper. Thanks for all the years of motorcycle content!
Yam, Zack, Ari, Ryan, my 17-year old pesters me after every upload. I need to introduce him to Freddie Dobbs.
I'm 6'5", 300 lbs, with a size 16 shoe. I bought a used 2016 Yamaha Super Tenere 1200 and absolutely in love with it. Great lower budget ADV bike for a big fella like me. Thanks Papa Yamms for the advice on the rear shock, I am going to look into upgrading that.
I'm 5'10 and 170 lb so I don't know why I watched the short rider bikes or the tall rider bikes videos, but I happily watch all the videos on this channel anyway 😛
we all know the turbo hayabusa can carry anyone around regardless of weight, especially for beginner riders
An acquaintance of mine, who is a big dude, went with a Triumph Rocket. A pretty outrageous machine, but dang, now I want one.
A big guy in my workplace has the Rocket 3 Classic. It's just a 2.3L engine with wheels but it has curb appeal like nothing else. Catches my eye every time I walk past it in the yard.
I don't use a Cardo because I have no friends! Thanks for bringing it up Yam!
I have no friends, I use it for music lol
@@CHA4AD I use ear-buds.
As a larger rider, I can appreciate this list. THANKS! And FYI, I did feel like a Kaiju in Japan. 6’3” & 250. I ride a Seed Triple. Not too cramped
Did yam finally validate the 500r!!!! 😂😂😂😂 let's go!!!
Thanks papa Yam I’ve been wainting for this for a long time!
I totally agree with the sport touring bikes! My newest bike is a '96 Triumph Trophy 1200 and I can't stop grinning when I ride her! She handles great and boy will she teach you throttle control really quickly...I usually have to hit the brakes when I merge onto highways. 😁
The Tiger Sport 660 is perfect for me. Perfect ergonomics, fun to ride, and a ton of baggage options. Love that bike.
I'm a beginner rider and my bike is a 3rd gen busa. It was very odd pulling out of the dealership having never ridden a motorcycle before, but I was able to quickly figure out how to ride it safely all the way home, which is about an hour away. Its been about a year and I have never regretted buying my busa as a first bike. The worst part about the busa being a first bike is that you really have to know and understand how to turn slow on it or you will dump the bike. I have been very lucky in my slow speed practice and was able to pass my test and get my license.
Not a beginner bike, but im 6'4 and 205 lbs. Absolutely love my 2022 Indian Super Chief. Give it a look if youre taller. Its very comfy. Was comfortable when i was 370 lbs too back when i bought it.
At 6'6" and 330 lbs, my Triumph Thunderbird does the trick. The 1700cc p-twin makes her wide. Real wide. I love it. V-twins feel really dainty.
I'm 6'5" and struggle on most bikes but now have a Caponord with lowered pegs and a bolstered saddle which fits just fine for 100s of miles at a time
Love that you did this, I think either a Dual Sport would be good, love to also look into a used Fatboy also due to the one I'm looking at have forward controls 👍
Started on a DT125 (awesome learner bike), moved onto an NS 125, which was a scream on the road, but way too cramped for me at 6ft.
Had a Dominator for a few years, but the seat was woeful. Had a try of a few small cruisers, but again, too small.
Currently repairing a Triumph Tiger, and for me, ADV style is pretty much the only thing I can be comfy on, as long as the seat is decent.
I´m 6' 3'' and if you're into Caferacers i recommend you the Yamaha XSR900. I dont feel to big for it and it surely has enough power for every weight class.
I'm 5'6 188lbs so I kinda have the opposite issue, but my spouse is 6'1 and around 340lbs and I've been trying to get him into riding with me so this list helped a bit on what to look at. I've been looking to upgrade from my rebel 300 and I've been hitting the tall ass seat problem on all the bikes I really like. I always forget about the suspension change so this vid helped me with that too!
Maaaan 6'8" 340 here and I really fell in love with the suzuki m109r. it has its shortcomings but once you dial it in its a fantastic ride for a taller (and wider) guy. extremely cheap too for the most part.
Thank you for this. 6'7 here. Not an adv fan. I wish each manufacturer would design one bike for Taller riders.
6’8”, 330, I ride a Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 nomad fi…love the bike, big dude approved, but everything feels good after a 1983 Harley sportster xlx. An older KLR is a dream…all in due time. Yams, I do appreciate the attention to us sasquatches out there!
At 6'3" my '00 Valkyrie was actually a bit too big but man, that monstrous chrome engine was pure art! I found a Goldwing ('08 before they made the discomfort seat) fit great but it was boring. Still have my '02 R1150RT which is my sports bike (if you know, you know!) and can't believe how many grins I'm getting out of a 2010 KLR650 at the moment.
6'3 and 300# rider... started nearly 20 years ago on a 97 katana 600... got back to riding durring the pandemic... picked up a dual sport BMW f650... then picked up a versys 650...
6' 250lb (down from 300lb when I bought last year) my first bike Norden 901 Expedition. Though I had experience on dirt bikes as a kid...I haven't been a kid for a long time lol
I am 6'6" and can say the Suzuki gsxs1000f is a comfortable ride.
Just make sure the handlebars and gear lever are set up correct.
Amazing bike
Love my Cardo Pack Talk Edge.
I am 190cm tall, Americans do the conversion, I had difficulty choosing my first motorbike, because it had to be a combination of cost, power and that I liked it, in the end I got one Yamaha car 900, I know it's a demanding bike as a first bike, 120hp but what convinced me was the possibility of having electronic controls and the fact that I have 15 years of experience on scooters
Thanks for the thought papa yams. @6’4” and anywhere from 350-390# depending on what state of hibernation I’m leaving or heading to I have lived this video. The dr650 and its endless aftermarket support makes it a wonderful bike for a big guy as it can be made to fit. The hd fatboy not only fits but has a name that is endearing, and it’s basically just like every other Harley for the most part. They are absolutely built for larger people to be comfortable on but absolutely expensive but cool. A 2008 Yamaha fz1 was the first go fast bike I was comfortable on and wasn’t a monkey fornicating a football on. I almost got me one I was so impressed, but that would have been my 9th bike in the garage and I let it go. A fellow could get into trouble on a machine like that as that holds the record for fastest I’ve been on dirt. Also, an old yz490 is a wonderful big guy dirt bike, suspension handles the weight like a champ for trail riding and what not…. But man that engine is wild. Can’t keep the front end down, that’s actually the craziest bike I’ve ridden, just brutal unpredictable power on a light bike. Definitely an adrenaline junkies machine… and I’m not an adrenaline junkie, but I got one and trail ride it for a while against my buddies advice just because I’m stubborn and hard headed.
Big guy here I got a Vulcan s 650 and it’s comfortable to me. Short legs long torso. Maybe I look funny on it but I’m not looking at me I’m just riding and loving it. Enough power to have fun.
S1000R is a good big bike too. I'm 6'1" and it fits me perfectly.
As a 5'7 dude i found this quite helpful
One big boy that can definitely vouch for the Road Glide. I’m on my second one, having traded in my first during the pandemic even HD was desperate for used stock and were giving out crazy trade in deals. Now that that is over, you should be able to pick up a used one and save yourself some money
I’m 6’2” and I have a Hyper SP has been so comfortable for me, if you want something you can track and daily ride, that’s the bike
Sat on a Goldwing Bagger yesterday.
It was big to look at but I’m 187cm and when on it, it feels too small!
Same with that huge BMW cruiser they released.
Only the big KTM adventure bikes actually fit so far!
I'm 5'8" 176lbs and am seriously wanting to get a gen 2 Busa 2013+ been riding for 13 yrs now and currently we love riding our 2015 Carbon Diavel, a Busa just seems like a good stable mate hahah
6’3 and daily a Ducati Hypermotard 950sp
6ft 2 and 240lbs fit just fine on an XVS650 classic with profiler seat and 14 inch highballs.. I admit the power leaves me wanting more at times, but it's plenty comfortable with the minor inexpensive mods.
Great video, a good honorable mention would have been the VFR800! What do you think? Also, ever heard of the 2007 BMW G650 XChallenge? The tallest seat height of any bike I've ever ridden, most people below 5'11" can't ride it comfortably unless you hang a cheek off the seat to put a foot down.
The XR650L I owned was one of most fun bikes I've had. TALL and plenty of power for a big one-lunger, hauled my 6'1" 230lbs around with ease.
But, "Let me tell you about my FJR1300" LOL!
for anyone in the uk/eu just starting out on 125cc bikes:
6'4", and I found the aprilia's 125's the most comfortable among the street bikes range. Tuono 125 was amazing but went with the RS125 purely due to looks and have ridden over 6 hour journeys on it great. It has the same frame as the bigger bikes, so it even looks similar to an RSV4 (until you hear it lol). Great bike
6'3" and 250 lbs, i started on the S1000XR. 4 years and 100k kms later, i still love my bike. BIL started on versys 650. He states that the XR is the easier bike of the two.
G'day YN. I'm a little surprised that you didn't include the Triumph Rocket 3. My best mate is 6'2" and was about 440lb (now down to about 320lb) and has owned a couple of Rockets now. You couldn't get it from him with a stick of TNT! His other bike is a Triumph Tiger 1200... please ignore the apparent Triumph bias.
I'm 5'10" and about 220lb and I have ridden both. They are both great bikes, especially if you are on the chunkier side of the monkey tree. I own a Triumph Bonneville America and I absolutely love it! Although it would be on the borderline for taller, heavier riders...
You make some good points, particularly in regard how a particular bike can be a suitable fit or not Unfortunately most Utube testers ignore those aspects. EG I was interested in a Honda CMX 1100 Rebel but when I sat on it my knees exceeded the tank recesses by a couple of inches, never seen this limitation mentioned, boo. Plenty of bigger riders than my 6'1". Fit is a crucial aspect, if it doesn't fit you there is no point in considering it further.
196 and happy with big enduros. At the moment I have old, 1990 Transalp which fits me perfectly sizewise. Thou I would love to have more power. Having my eyes on Triumph Tiger and Yamaha T700.
Same size, have a look at thee KTM adventure 1190. (if budget is no issue) the other one that works Yammie TDM 900
Getting my rebel 1100 t (2024) in a week. I’m 6,2/6,3 and I feel just comfortable on the bike, might put some forward controls on it in the future but as far as it is from factory I don’t have any problem feeling comfortable on the bike. Everyone’s body is different even at the same hight so my advice would be to go sit on your bike in sight and take it for a spin. We all know how it gets once we enter the rabbit hole of ergonomics for specific bikes.
Have a good one and safe riding to y’all squids ✌🏽
Day 1 of MSF today, on the tallest bike they had, a CRF300LS. I'm 6'5"/235lbs and would say I probably will be getting a bigger bike, maybe a regular CRF300L or larger.
I'am 197cm (6,5") and bought a BMW F900R. i really like naked bikes and the F900R has the possibilty to install a original higher comfort seat up to 86cm (34 inches)
Some good older cheaper bikes for tall riders - Gen2 Busa, Honda VTX1800, Honda XR650L, I have all three. My honorable mentions - Gen1 Suzuki Bandit1200, Kawasaki KLR650. I'm 6'9" 240lbs.
Finally, Someone talks about beginner bikes for fully grown people, not just children. Even though I tend to go towards Large capacity Cruisers, With my 6'8" (203cm) and close to 400lbs It's hard to find bikes that can handle me. The Honda Varadero is perfect, but not produced anymore. Most new Royal Enfields actually work quite well for me. Especially the Super Meteor. The only sportbike I've found to be comfortable is the BMW K1200RS. Most large ADV works as Papa Yam said, but one honorable mention is the Husqvarna Svartpilen 401. The old model, the new one is too small.
My current stable include a '11 Victory Cross Roads 106, '96 Suzuki DR800 BIG, '07 Honda Varadero XL1000V, '98 Suzuki Intruder VL1500 and finally a '99 Suzuki VL1500 Intruder. Comments about my choices?
Great timing Yam. I have been toiling away online trying to narrow down what I want. At 6’1” 270 and being built like a linebacker, I look like a clown on the “cool bikes” and I’m bored with riding Harley or my Multistrada. I want something fun, friendly ergo, and for the love of god nothing that is going to cost me $500 min for a basic service.
1m92 (or 6'4" for american) and a begginer (so no GT for me, yet). I found all Suzuki surprisingly fitting and bought a GSX-8S as my first bike. I assume the 8R will fit as well. Thank your suzuki for not making knee destroyer gas tank.
Nah Yam, don't stop talking about the Hayabusa. We love the memes and we love the bike.😂
Kind of surprised KTM wasn’t mentioned. Their whole range seems set up for people over 6’ tall. No lowered suspension options, no 5/6 scale bikes over 250cc available (looking at you Honda 500s).
Right! I’m 6’3” but I feel at home when on my KTM 690
Hey yammie any chance we see more cruiser content. I am really interested in what you guys think about the Indian chief since you guys liked the scout so much
Take a look on Hero Xpulse 200 4V. extremely small displacement one according to US standard's but nice little bike for taller riders..
I'm 6'2" and thinking about starting to ride. I knew I would have to watch out for my height but hadn't heard anywhere about the weight as well ( I'm 200 lb). I guess my dreams of getting a Ninja 500 are going to stay exactly that, dreams ahah
6ft6 here, kawa versys 650.
Im chilling with it. Dont listen to the haters, try it out if you are in the market for a bike and you're tall :)
Also the vstrom is big enough and most ktm bikes in the same type. But those are expansive.
Do a video for tall riders, I’m 201cm tall or 6’8 I think
PLEASEE
The Yamaha Tracer 7 is a superb choice for a large beginner. It's more lively and sporty than the Versys and has the excellent CP2 motor.
Unfortunately, I don't believe it's available in the US but we get it here in the civilised world
At 6'4", about 230 pounds, I rode a 2019 Ninja 650 for a couple years and was more than happy with it, despite upgrading to the Ninja 1000sx. If I had room for 2 bikes, I'd have kept the 650.
I'm 5 11 330 and I feel very comfortable on my boulevard C50
As a person with the A2 curse and a 6.3 length i came down to a cb500x its nice but a bit small
i dreamt of an afrika twin but those feel even smaller but the bike is as big as a building like HOW
Luckely moto guzzi makes the v85tt i fit on that like a glove so that is what i will go for when im a max level motorist
Im 6.2 and 300lbs (yeah yeah), going for my first bike. I love cruiser looks but i hate bigger cruisers for sluggish controls. Really dig Rebel looks, and Indinad Scout too, but i am afraid they will be too little for me (Rebel especially). And i am not into dualsport looks at all, like really. Considering i am 43 yo emotions kinda matters, i want to love the looks of something between my legs, srsly. Gonna spend some time at a dealership contemplaining life i guess.
Rocket 3 Gt is also a great one
Suzuki boulevard m109r is another good one for bigger riders
yes, Intruder M1800R B.O.S.S.
Surprised that the Honda 650 Dual Sport wasn’t mentioned.
Hey Yams, doing a cross-country trip in 2025, looking for recommendations for the best/most reliable bike (under $6K) to take 10,000 miles...Not sure if you have done a vid like this before, at least since I have been subbed. My current ride is a 2012 Triumph Street triple R...
At 6'3" 280lbs, I still enjoy my ninja 250 and feel I fit it fairily well. Is it as comfortable as my klr650? No. But I enjoy it none the less 😁
I rode my buddy's R3 home for him from another friend's that he bought it from. I'm 5'10 and 180lbs, not exactly a big guy. I felt so dam cramped on that bike.
Triumph Rocket 3 should get a special mention.
Any ktm is fine if I’m being honest I’m 6ft3 and ride a duke 125
Spraying sparks!!! I thought I was gonna die laughing…
I started on a quite heavily modified rz500. Wouldn't trade it for anything. Im 6'7".
6ft 250 ride a fatboy n its great ! tryna save up for a BUSA as well..ahhhh that would be heaven! 😃👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
6’5 240- mt07 is once again the answer.
i'm a small guy, 5'6" only, ... but ride my 2023 XDiavel with some ease ... !
there's some discomfort while cornering or U-turns, as the wide handle-bar is somewhat out of reach for a short man with short hands, like meself...!
would love to own the R1300GS as i don't have an ADV ...... already own 2022 Gen 3 Hayabusa (sport-tourer, not really though; also known as Beluga Whale), Scrambler 400X, Trident 660 (roadster, naked),
the Greatest Grand-Tourer = Goldwing is another dream bike
Tracer 9 GT
Scrambler 1200 XE
S1000XR
H2 SX SE
are other interesting bikes
At 6' 300lbs, I'm planning to get a CBR 500 X as my first bike.
Nah bro it's like a put xs preservative in a black porn hub pp, I'm 6'4 and like 290lb I drove her when I searched for an a2 bike, it's quite uncomfortable and it's relatively Small, is the biggest of the category but remains a lot tiny expecially for the leg
Tall riders are blessed; they can ride ANY bike they want!
Short drivers - like me - are limited only on custom/bobbers and scooters.
If you think that Japanese people, an average short people, make tall bikes with high saddles... This is called IRONY!
(Sorry, but I just wanted to express my pain and my sadness; I'm 5'5'' and I can't ride the new 2024 Afrika Twin DCT...)
I’m a 6’0” 250lb 18 yr old and haven’t ridden a bike before. I wanna get into riding but I need a beginner bike that could accommodate me. Any suggestions?
Ktm 390 adv, perfect at 6"2'
6.1 here.
After 2 years of endless doubt and brainstorming session, i finally made my choice. S1000r. Yes i m a beginner, yes my insurance company welcomed my choice with an M60, but fuck it, i ll rain mode it.
Nothing else solved the absolute maddening equation of investing in a motorcycle in 2024.
If it fits, its ships right ? Aha
What is a bigger or shorter rider ? Im ~5'11" 180pounds and i don't know if I should look for a bigger bike to begin or smaller one
I'm big and tall. It's a stupid life, but I do recommend the Versys 650, it's boring, but gets the job done.
Did you mix up the words beginner and bigger several times?
Forgot the yamaha bolt rode it around comfortably and im 5'11" , and 300lb
I’m 6’3 and the only time in my life I wish I was 3 inches shorter is when it comes to motorcycling. I have a KLR 650 but it’s rather be riding an MT
I’m 5’10 230 and i’m learning on a cbr300r as my first bike lolol
I'm 6'3" 185 and I've been riding for over 14 years and I've passed up buying certain bikes because being cramped up on a bike is a pass for me. First time I sat on a CBR600RR I was like NOPE. That said I've only ever owned 2 naked bikes being a MT07 and MT09 SP. While the rest have been middleweight sportbikes or litre bikes. Aftermarket rear sets are a God send for taller riders.
Why did you noped out on the CBR600RR? I am same size/weight as you, and want to buy the 24' 600rr.
@@PapZoltan99 It was when I was looking to buy my first street bike over 14 years ago. I had years of experience offroad with dirt bikes so starting out on a 600cc wasn't a bad idea. I sat on a Gixxer and hated the in the bike feel, then the CBR600RR and didn't like the cramped up feel with the rear sets. So I moved onto a R6 and it just felt right. At the time I was a idiot to swapping rear sets for a more comfortable rider triangle. Now with a few years of track riding I appreciate a full race riding triangle. Maybe I'll reconsider a CBR600RR one day but I recently bought another R6 so won't be in the near future. That said I've heard good things about the new CBR600RR.
I'm a bigger rider. I ride a vstrom 650 and it's the perfect size for me. However I do want something more sporty and fun to rip around town on... Maybe the hayabusa calls to me...
What is your height man? 🙂
I did - an MT09 - lol
No Honda Shadow love?
bro pls try the pulsar ns 200
Put the new Himalayan in the list as well, it's a proper big boy bike.
me, 6'5" on a learner legal 125 designed in Japan, for the average Japanese man
haha, yes
I am 197 cm tall. Only 2 comfy bikes i have ridden so far have been the KTM adventure 1190 and Yamaha TDM 900
Now for frame slider comparisons... the real ones made of a plastic like material, that can rotate as well as absorb impact, and have enough friction on the road surface to slow down the slide. versus the cheap alloy knockoffs that send impacts directly into the frame causing massive amounts of damage to frame, and often steal the name of the real products they are copying poorly.
I've heard the Suzuki V-Strom 250 SX is not available in the USA, is that true? if so, that's sad. it's big enough, slow enough, and cheap enough to make you reconsider that Chinese thing that will end up costing you much more!
The V-Stroms will have more fun engines than the Versys. It's basically SV650 or GSX8S/8R compared to Ninja 650, but with less forward lean and more places to strap shit to the bikes.
6' started triumph scrambler 1200. Beginner bike? Is for me