6`4 here..could use some extra leg room..but its ok..

 

I bet you look funny doin stand up wheelies all hunched over tryin to hang on lol ..... I seen someone 5' 0" riding .. lol ..I picked him up on the road somewhere , he just popped behind me so We cruised around , I showed offf some wheelies , almost crackered one and we went to Arco and when his feet ht the ground I was like " WTF " no offense to the ladies but I was at that time expecting a chic cause I was sayiing to myself inside " PLEASE BE HOT PLEASE BE HOT " iT Was a DUDE ! ! ! LoL.. Decked out with more aftermarket parts I can remember to list and a 2 pc leather suit to match .. Guy name carl - hes been riding 6 weeks . had dealer hook him up and he was scared of the bike ... MAN I ALMOST WALKED AWAY LAUGHING .. Oh well I would probably do the same thing If I had the cash when I got my first bike .,Maybe not though I have always had respect for the machines I drive....

 

thanks alot man. appreciate it

 

I think being too short would be a bigger concern than too tall, but I'm on the short end and have to lower every bike I own lol

Hope you find something that works!

 

At that height you'll be cramped on any bike. The R1's are known for having one of the roomiest cockpits around too. You can always buy adjustable rearsets and drop them all the way to the lowest/back setting .

 

Im 6'3-6'4 and its good for me, long rides tend to put a bit of pressure on the wrists but between all the litre bikes nothing felt any where near as good for me as the R1

 

6'6", 08 fits me perfect and I am long torso and long legs.

 

I am 6'4 and the lady's call me a torso horse. but really, its fine for me, all liters are gonna be hard on your wrists. Get the R1!!

 

6'6" here. I have no other problems with the size of the R1 than morons that ride baggers telling me I should join them.:no

Put on some adjustable rearsets and aftermarket bars that you can adjust a bit and you're set. Besides being taller means that you're more upright and at speed the bouyancy takes most of the weight off of the wrists.

I know there are taller riders on here at 6'7" and 6'8". I'm sure they'll have something to add.

 

Man I was gonna say u make that r1 look small on your avatar! LOL But yeah 6'4 240 lbs. here and it fits me perfect even when I'm tucked in. Just put on some rearsets last week, now I fit in even better. And as one said above, bend your elbows u should have plenty of room.

 

First thing I noticed when I switched from a 600 to my old R1...my wrists!!! But like anything else, you'll get used to it. BTW, what kind of riding do you plan on doing? If you're thinking about doing lots of long trips...might want to consider something else. Shorter trips should be fine.

 

I don't know about too tall but I can tell you what's too short :crash

 

6'6" 1/2 here

 

6'3" here and I had a busa before too. Its not a busa but I love the R1 no complaints here about the fit. Go for it!!

 

Best way to gauge it would be to sit on it and see how "roomy" it feels to you. And as others mentioned aftermarket rearsets can cure leg room issues a lot of the time.

 

You'll be fine. Get the R1.

For those having wrist pains/numbness: Stop holding the bars like hammers with your arms straight, and hold them like screwdrivers with your elbows bent. Makes a world of difference in feel and control.

 

For those having wrist pains/numbness: Stop holding the bars like hammers with your arms straight, and hold them like screwdrivers with your elbows bent. Makes a world of difference in feel and control.

:fact:fact:fact

 

finally found a person complaining about being too tall! thanks man! - 5'6

 

6'2" here. Have done cross country on the 09 w/o any issues. If I wanted comfort, I would have got a goldwing.

 

I'm 6'5-ish, I was 250# when I was riding.

I've found the R1 was the best fit for me as far as bikes...the tank grooves seem to be high enough to accommodate my long legs.

I do all right on it. It's the weight that'll screw you up more than the height. If you're "big" as well as tall, once you start riding hard, that front suspension especially is going to start diving every time you get on the brakes. Your front tire will start looking like this:

Put on some adjustable rearsets and aftermarket bars that you can adjust a bit and you're set. Besides being taller means that you're more upright and at speed the bouyancy takes most of the weight off of the wrists.

How does that feel on the track? I've always been scared to do that because I thought it might make me sit naturally too upright.

I make the R1 "look small" as well.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v334/squirrels000/img_0792.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v334/squirrels000/d2500490.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v334/squirrels000/d2500495.jpg

If you think THAT's bad, I DWARFED the poor 636 at CSS.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v334/squirrels000/DSC00046.jpg

 

I'm 6'5-ish, I was 250# when I was riding.

I've found the R1 was the best fit for me as far as bikes...the tank grooves seem to be high enough to accommodate my long legs.

I do all right on it. It's the weight that'll screw you up more than the height. If you're "big" as well as tall, once you start riding hard, that front suspension especially is going to start diving every time you get on the brakes. Your front tire will start looking like this:

How does that feel on the track? I've always been scared to do that because I thought it might make me sit naturally too upright.

I make the R1 "look small" as well.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v334/squirrels000/img_0792.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v334/squirrels000/d2500490.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v334/squirrels000/d2500495.jpg

If you think THAT's bad, I DWARFED the poor 636 at CSS.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v334/squirrels000/DSC00046.jpg

Very good point for all of us larger riders (6 foot 1 inch, 230 lbs, and I ride an R6 just fine):

We really need to watch the travel we use on these bikes. They are sprung for people much lighter than us. We want to use about 1/3 the total travel (sag) just sitting on the bike. Most of us will use 50% or more, requiring stiffer springs and maybe valving to suit. Whatever bike you choose to get one of the single best things you can do is get the suspension set up for your weight. Even if that means buying replacement parts. All my bikes are set for my weight, and have drastic improvements in handling and tire wear since doing so (except the R6. I never rode the R6 on the stock suspension).

Sorry for the subtle jack, but it's pertinent.

 

If you are over weight you have to add weight to the tail for counter balance. I store a stash of pastries and snacky cakes on the tail to offset the front end.

 

Snacky Cakes!

:lol

 

I am so beefcake I can barely fit on my R1!

 

6'4"/6'5" 250 here, bike feels like it fits me pretty well. A lot better than any other liter bikes I have tried. Ducati, forget about it! very uncomfortable to me.