Someone who's been riding for "3years" wouldnt ask such a question.

 

Well......I guess there is a first for everything!

 

IIRC, Stoner is pretty much the same height as you and you have about 40 lbs on him.

 

shouldn't be a prob. if any thing you are the right size for sport bikes the professionals are like horse jockeys. i'm 5'10 180 and fell into deep depression when i realized that i am just to big and will never become a moto gp star:nopity:. now i am hoping for something more realistic like an astronaut or secret agent like archer.:thumbup

 

shouldn't be a prob. if any thing you are the right size for sport bikes the professionals are like horse jockeys. i'm 5'10 180 and fell into deep depression when i realized that i am just to big and will never become a moto gp star

You could lose weight :dunno

Rossi is around 5'10" but weighs 148.

Go for it! :crash

 

youll be fine. go buy the r1. it will only go as fast as you tell it to anyway

 

Dust off your man card and pony up mate! :lol

I'm 170 odd cm (don't know exactly but somewhere around that lol) and 70 odd kg and fit the R1 like a glove.

My Missus weighs 50kg and while the bike still hauls ass with her onboard it just feels slightly "flat"... I feel sorry for the people who weigh 100 odd on their own fully suited, they are missing out on the kick ass acceleration us "light weights" get to experience.

If the R1 is what you love, that's what you should be riding.

 

:iamwithst

 

I think I get a little feel for it at -1/+2, but I'm sure it's quite a kick in the ass for you lightweights :lol

I'm 190cm, 100kg flat and only had my wife on the back, who's 50kg. Recently, took a friend of my sister-in-law's for a little ride. BRO, she was probably about 80kg and made the bike feel flatter than the flatlands :hammer: I swear it felt as flat as riding my friend's F4i and trying to wring it out, SOLO :crash

 

I'm trying to cut to 160lbs currently. I think that will be ideal for me

 

I am 6' and at 190lbs I need to drop 10lbs. Had an R6 needed the R1

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Don't worry about your weight and size.

Live your dream while you can.

The only advice I would give is to make sure the R1 is the bike for you.

You've been riding a GSX-R for quite a while, the feel is quite different from Suzuki to Yamaha. You will feel like you are sitting up high on the R1, the turn in, mid-corner and corner exit will feel a lot different. The R1 requires more effort to turn in and make transitions.

The riding feel can have a huge effect on confidence, and if you don't keep that in mind and be willing to relearn a new feel - you'll just be afraid of the bike and regret trading bikes.

If possible get a nice long test ride on an R1.

 

I am 6ft 3 but only 68kgs, so weight aint an issue on my 4c8.

As mentioned the R1 is riders bike the more you input the better the ride. Would help if you tell us which R1 you are after, 5vy,4c8 and 14b are low seat height so providing you can touch the floor and after a test you like her then get out there and enjoy!!

You will find the above models are very roomy unlike the Gixxer. You will defo need to change the sussies as they are way to hard on standard settings

Keep us posted

 

I Am 5ft 4, 65Kg. I can flat foot only one leg. Being short ive never had an issue with any 1L motorcycle. The R1 does feel taller than a GSXR, but it's nothing like RSV4. Backing up is an issue at times.

 

5'8" on a good day and 160-165 lbs here. No problem flat footing my 06 and love the feel of the acceleration and handling.

 

6'0", 205. My bike still screams.

 

I am 169cm, 71kg, owner of 2012 R1 for a few weeks and the power is just fine. The weight of the bike, compared to other bikes I have owned, is not really an issue at all -- a slightly higher centre of gravity with that weight is only a minor issue that I have resolved by changing riding style.

Be afraid, but not too afraid.

 

I am 169cm, 71kg, owner of 2012 R1 for a few weeks and the power is just fine. The weight of the bike, compared to other bikes I have owned, is not really an issue at all -- a slightly higher centre of gravity with that weight is only a minor issue that I have resolved by changing riding style.




Dibblego....nice post.
Love the mantra......Be afraid, but not too afraid.

 

Hey thanks for the reply's....awsome as....... although after reading all the threads, i think some of you have weight management issue )

My bank account will be a little lighter after this weekend. R1 Yeah!

 

I'm with the crowd; If you have the ask, yes- it's too much bike for you...

 

You know the fact you are cautious suggests to me that you are a level headed sensible rider and not another squid, you obviously know these machines command a pretty high level of respect so I think you'll be fine.

Once you're moving the weight becomes a non-factor unless your doing switch backs all day long. As for the power 600's these days can potentially be just as lethal so if you've managed on yours I you'll work it all out on a thou'.. there's a smaller margin for error sure, but in a lot of ways a think people tend to overrate them and make them out to be some scary monster that's constantly trying to kill you lol.

 

The great thing about having a liter is that the extra power over a 600 is there when you want it. But just because it's there doesn't mean that you have to use it all the time. Remember bud, no matter what you're riding YOU are in control of it. Keep your head about you and give yourself time to adjust to the new ride and you'll be fine, and most likely will be very happy with your decision to jump to the R1.

 

been riding a year and a half and have been through 4 bikes already. the r1 is my 5th. while its not as fun, as my previous r6 or vulcan 800, i can still manage the bike without issue. you will be fine bud

 

Not as fun? That's crazy talk :lol

 

Yeah with my vulcan 800, I could crack the throttle wide open on curvy roads swingin the bike back and forth without a care in the world. On the r1, it commanded a lot more attention and focus in my opinion because of the extra power on tap.

 

haha, 5' 10" and 215 lbs. Im a fat ass... Trying to get down on the weight which is free performance.

 

its pretty shitty when my buddy on his triumph is right on my ass cuz he has 60lbs in weight advantage.

 

I'm 5'8" and 155lbs. However, I do have a short torso and longer arms and legs, it works perfect for a bike (sucks for shirts!) I commute on the R1; like somebody else said, just because you have all that extra power doesn't mean you always have to use it, but it's sure nice when you do want to use it!

Just learn proper throttle control and all is good.

 

DAMN you folks are thin. Makin me feel like a lard lol. 5'10'' 220lbs on a good day with an empty stomach! I really need to lay off the :beer I think they skinned like 3 or 4 cows for my leathers..

R1 is still fast as FAWK though :rock