Tall Rider

[MAW]

Hello!

Just getting back into motorbikes. Last time I road was back in the late 70s when I could ride a 250 on L plates.  Not so keen to start on anything too grunty, so looking around the 600 - 800cc mark.  Done a lot of research and the 650 V Strom looks like a good affordable option on paper, however, I am 6'2" and 120kg and was wondering if I would be too big. Trouble is, where I live in Devon, there are none locally to try out, so before I go off an a 2 - 3 hour trek to see one, I was hoping for some feedback as to whether people think I would fit. My budget can stretch to the Mk 3 version.

Thanks.

[sillyboy]

get a footpeg lowering kit from Cymarc and you will be good to go. maybe bar risers as well.

[Mojo-Jojo]

Hi MAW, I'm 6'3" & 100Kg. I went for the DL1000, fitted the footpeg lowering kit from Cymarc and the fit is perfect. 

[MAW]

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I saw a couple of Youtube vids that compared the 1000 with the 650. The consensus seemed to be the 1000/1050 is a nice ride, but more suited to making miles on a motorways with the 650 more suited to twisties. Most of my riding will be around the Devon countryside, so was concerned a big engine would be overkill, but also a coupe of youtubers said the throttle on 1000 was a overly sensitive and could easily get your into trouble. That said, I did sit on a 1000 and it was a good fit.

[Mojo-Jojo]

I avoid all motorways and major A-roads, at all times possible. For me, the 1000 is great on the back roads and twisties.

[MartinW]

There are a lot of V-Strom riders well over 6 foot tall and a number of us at 6'6" and above. I think most of the taller blokes do have 650's rather than 1000's.

You won't have a problem. The footpeg kit, bar risers and higher seat options will all help if you feel a bit tight.

[Mojo-Jojo]

This is more of a question than a statement. Is the frame size of the 650 identical to the 1000, but with a lower seat? I remember sitting on both before buying, and they appeared to be the same.

[crump]

The 650 is a good option for bigger riders, it's physically quite big, in fact bigger, more roomy than my FJR. As said above there are footrest lowering and bar rising options if required.

[MrBear]

I'm 6'2" with a 34" leg, and have a 2018 1000. Haven't got the pegs lowered but do have a high seat (885mm I believe), and I find it very roomy and comfortable on long rides, and very enjoyable on the twisties, especially since I put Metzeler Roadtec 01 tyres on. In fact I find it more comfortable than the 2016 650 I had.

With the high seat the ergos are just right for me - the bike never feels like it's going to tip to one side no matter what (finally a +I've for long legs).

[Tintent115]

I'm 6'2" and 95kg with 33" inside leg.  I have the 650 Strom, my second strom, and came back to it for a couple of reasons but the main reason was its comfy seating position.  Mine is not modified at all.......

[Rixington43]

6'2" and 90kg plus change.
I've got the 1000 but the 650 is physically very similar, certainly in the first Gen.
Mine has bar risers and mirror extenders as well as a mesh seat cover for a bit of extra height. Not gone the peg lowering route as I don't want to lose the cornering clearance but I find it comfortable for hours on end as long as I ride stood up for a bit through towns.

[Flanners]

I am 6' and found I needed the taller seat unit (for the 1K Gen2), standard seat is far too 'cupped' and deep; just bought a good as new tall seat from the 'bay. Well pleased as my knees were aching when I got back from a short tour in France a couple of weeks ago; better riding position and 'look' of the bike too.