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Hi, everybody. I just completed my 1st day of the hands-on (riding) portion of my Motorcycle Safety Course. You see, it's finally time for me to (legally) join the ranks of motorized 2-wheelers.
I've done a LOT of online browsing trying to decide what bike is right for me and I've ridden a few. I will likely be buying new. I'm not interested in anything below 600cc, a Harley-type cruiser, or a crotch-rocket. I was initially considering a vintage-styled standard (Triumph Bonnie, Honda CB1100, Moto Guzzi V7, etc.). It occurs to me, however, that since I will be taking my bike out for extended joy rides through the hill country of Central Texas, one of these "cafe-racer" styled bikes may become uncomfortable after a few hours.
Long story short, I'm a test drive away from possibly dropping a few paychecks on the CTX700N (base model). I like everything about it so far.
I have one question: Are any of you who have ridden this bike for a while as tall or taller than 6' 1" (my height)? It seems perhaps that this bike is tailored for a shorter rider and I may become uncomfortable on it.
As I mentioned, I do intend to test-ride it, but I'd like to get the informed opinion of a tall person who has ridden this bike extensively before I pull the trigger.
Thanks, y'all.
I've done a LOT of online browsing trying to decide what bike is right for me and I've ridden a few. I will likely be buying new. I'm not interested in anything below 600cc, a Harley-type cruiser, or a crotch-rocket. I was initially considering a vintage-styled standard (Triumph Bonnie, Honda CB1100, Moto Guzzi V7, etc.). It occurs to me, however, that since I will be taking my bike out for extended joy rides through the hill country of Central Texas, one of these "cafe-racer" styled bikes may become uncomfortable after a few hours.
Long story short, I'm a test drive away from possibly dropping a few paychecks on the CTX700N (base model). I like everything about it so far.
I have one question: Are any of you who have ridden this bike for a while as tall or taller than 6' 1" (my height)? It seems perhaps that this bike is tailored for a shorter rider and I may become uncomfortable on it.
As I mentioned, I do intend to test-ride it, but I'd like to get the informed opinion of a tall person who has ridden this bike extensively before I pull the trigger.
Thanks, y'all.