Any suggestions regarding a road motorcycle for and individual over 6'-4" tall.?

Question

I am a beginner rider and I am over 6'-4" tall. I would like know what would be good bike to start out with, without breaking the bank.

I prefer cruisers over bullet bikes, but I'll entertain all suggestions. Any and all brands are also being considered.

Thanks

Answer 1

Honda 750 and up. Avery nice ride for the money.

Answer 2

My vote would be a dual purpose bike- very comfortable for taller riders. KLR650, Dr650, etc...

Answer 3

I'm 6'4" and I ride a Yamaha Roadstar, 1600cc.  But it's ALOT of bike for a beginner.  Weighs in about 750lbs.

Answer 4

I would definitely recommend the Suzuki Boulevard series.

I am 6'3" 200#, and I ride an '06 Suzuki Boulevard C50 (804cc V-twin - fuel injected, liquid cooled, & shaft driven!).

It has been an excellent bike for commuting to work, cruising down the highway, and even on a few long trips.  It is comfortable - has a nice big seat, and floorboards.  Heel-toe shifter, and the shaft drive means no s******g with messy chains or worrying about belts breaking.

The price is right - even brand new you can pick one up for less than $8K.  

It's a magic carpet ride.  Plenty of speed and torque, stops on a dime, and you can get all kinds of accesories that are custom made.  I slapped a seat back on mine for when my wife or daughter rides on the back.

I'm 100% satisfied.  

They make a 90ci version too - it's an identical bike, but with the bigger motor, unfortunately it adds weight (and makes it a bit top heavy - I can pop the C50 up between my legs without touching the handlebars), and then theres the M109R of course - 109ci, and bad-azz looking bike.  $$ though!

Good luck - and if you are a new rider, you might consider taking a riding course to learn how to maneuver and handle your bike, and most importantly - how to stay alert, and avoid getting run over.

They generally tell you to pretend like you are invisible when you ride - that way you aren't surprised when some ****** swerves into your lane.

I take it a step further and pretend like they are actively trying to kill me - so I'm not surprised when one swerves across three lanes of traffic and slams on their brakes right in front of me -- true story - happened about two weeks after I got that Suzuki - I dropped two gears, locked up both the front and rear brakes and slid to a stop three inches from this bast**ds bumper.  

I was in a state of shock, vibrating - but picked the bike up (fortunately no damage - only a tiny scuff on one of the turn-signals), started it, and took off - because had I stopped to talk to that guy - I would've literally ripped his face directly off.

Good luck!! And Be VERRY CAREFUL!!!