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Too Tall for the Speed TRiple???

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#1 ·
So I am about 6'3" and all legs. Am I going to fit on a speed triple?
I've tried to ride suzuki sv650s, but I am definately too tall for them. my knees come up above the molded space on the tank.

I am up for suggestion on types of bikes built for taller builds. I like naked and power in the low and middle range.
 
#5 ·
On post. ONE POST and Bucket's already hitting on this dude.
 
#14 ·
timevanswyo said:
So I am about 6'3" and all legs. Am I going to fit on a speed triple?
I've tried to ride suzuki sv650s, but I am definately too tall for them. my knees come up above the molded space on the tank.

I am up for suggestion on types of bikes built for taller builds. I like naked and power in the low and middle range.
I'm 6'3" and the S3 has been by far the most comfortable "sport" bike I ahve ridden (used to ride a Honda CBR600).

My inseem is 33 so my legs are a little shorter than most guys my height.
 
#16 ·
I'm 6'2" and 260lbs and to be honest I found the newer '05+ speedies a little too cramped. I've got a 34" inside leg so I'm packing a lot of torso (Basically I'm an orangutan). I decided to go for a original T300 on the basis that I got 70% of whooooosh with 150% of the gut space (and all for 40% of the cost).
 
#17 ·
I'm also 6'3" and all legs (36" inseam), and I think the S3 is the most comfortable street bike I've ever ridden! (I'm smaller than Spooky -- 180 pounds, so maybe it's a different story if you're a bigger guy...)

I grew up on dirt bikes so admittedly I'm used to this type of seating and handlebar position -- so much better than either repli-racers or cruisers! I did think the seat itself was a bit uncomfortable at first, but after a thousand miles I was all broken in and I absolutely love this bike! 8000 miles last year, and I can't imagine liking another bike more than the Speed Triple ever again.

You're not too tall, Time -- get one have a blast!!!
 
#20 ·
I'm not. I'm 5'10" and around 200. And 1/3 of that is penis.