I see questions about the weight of bikes, but I wonder how many of us consider our own weight when looking at bikes. In SA, we have some big guys, especially amongst the dutch South Africans (Afrikaners) and some big girls too.

I have seen 130 plus kg guys on 600's, makes them look like mini moto's. I have also been laughed at climbing on my GS, coz I look like a tick on an Elephant.

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I spent my therapy money an a K1200S
The therapy worked, I got a GS now
A touch of insanity crept back in the shape of an R1200R

I've had the occasional "circus bear on a moped" comment thrown my way.

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Mike


Loud Pipes Ruin Rights

I've been called a monkey procreating with a football when I climb on a 600...
I'm DOWN to 137 kilos so yes I consider the poor suspension on bikes when I ride them. You ought to see how it looks when I test ride my sister's little Ninja 250...
This is one of the reasons I want a big bike like a Busa or a DL1000 or an Adventure 990.

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Have owned - 2001 Suzuki Volusia
Current bike - 2005 Kawasaki Z750S
MMI Graduation date January 9th, 2009. Factory Certifications in Suzuki and Yamaha

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2008 Ducati Hypermotard 1100
2006 Kawasaki KLX250S
2004 Honda CBR600RR
2002 BMW R1150R
1996 Ducati 900SS

Hi, My 99 Kg and the GS550 are pretty well matched. I haven't found anything newer as good a fit.

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'80 Suzuki GS550L

The biggest would be the 2010 Harley-Davidson Street Glide FLHX at 810lbs. I'm 6'4", 160lbs.

Below is the 2010 Harley-Davidson Fat Bob CVO below which was 719lbs. (Sorry, I don't have one of me on the FLHX).



You can see the full sized photo here: http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/reviews/ ... ntonhh.jpg

My 2007 Suzuki V-Strom DL650 was the tallest bike I've rode and that did feel like a big bike, but fit me very well.

Mike

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Wow you are a very svelte fellow!

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2008 Ducati Hypermotard 1100
2006 Kawasaki KLX250S
2004 Honda CBR600RR
2002 BMW R1150R
1996 Ducati 900SS

As in "Slender and elegant"?

I've never been able to put on much weight, even when I was in the Army for a very short stint and had to gain weight. (7 full meals a day for two months = just a few pounds)

The problem is finding motorcycles that fit me. I'm sure anyone over 6' has the same issue as well. I would LOVE to own many different bikes but they just don't fit. (The older V-Max comes to mind, or a Triumph Speed Triple or a Ducati monster... etc, etc.)

Mike

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If I was 6'4" I would get the R1200GS Adventure!
Always liked them but way too tall for me.

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2008 Ducati Hypermotard 1100
2006 Kawasaki KLX250S
2004 Honda CBR600RR
2002 BMW R1150R
1996 Ducati 900SS

I am 5'7" 85 KG, so now you know what I look like on a GS or an adventure. I get birds coming to try and pick me off.

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I spent my therapy money an a K1200S
The therapy worked, I got a GS now
A touch of insanity crept back in the shape of an R1200R