11-10-2008, 01:52 AM | #1 |
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GZ250 versus a VS650 for a fairly tall person?
In August I bought a used 2001 GZ250 with only 1500 miles on it and recently joined this forum. I really enjoy the GZ, but sometime get thigh cramps. I am about 6'2" tall.
A neighbor of mine who is a bike fanatic (and rides dirtbikes, dual bikes and street bikes and also races at Thunder Hill Race Track and Infineon in California) told me that he thought that a Suzuki SV650 would be a better fit for me.. Is anyone familiar with the SV650 or have any comments on why it might be preferred by a tall person over the GZ? I bet that there are riders on this forum taller than I am riding the GZ250 and loving it. John B Login or Register to Remove Ads |
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11-10-2008, 09:08 AM | #2 |
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Re: GZ250 versus a VS650 for a fairly tall person?
I'm 6'1, 280 lbs, 30" inseam, and I have no problems at all. You may want to investigate handlebar riser blocks and maybe angle the bars a bit farther forward. There are many available aftermarket expanded/emlarged pegs or even floorboards to allow you a slightly different foot position. Then, there are gel and/or air pads to raise your seating position slightly. The SV is gonna be a larger bike, but you have to decide whether you want a cruiser upright riding position, or a lean over sportbike riding position.
If you haven't been riding too long, be aware that Newbies have a tendancy to gorilla grip the shit out of the bike as well. This can lead to unnecessary tenseness and cramping hands, legs, etc. You might try riding with a more relaxed posture and grip. I have an HD Streetglide for longer trips, but I ride the GeeZer 20 to 30 miles a day. I love my GZ. :2tup:
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Re: GZ250 versus a VS650 for a fairly tall person?
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Bikes in the "just a bit bigger" category include two other Zuki's: S40/LS650 and S50/VS800. Both are kind of sport cruisers.
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11-10-2008, 09:44 AM | #4 |
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Re: GZ250 versus a VS650 for a fairly tall person?
Just about ANY 650 and up cc bike would be 'better' if you are having trouble sitting on the GZ. The SV650, Boulevards, Shadows, VStar's ..... will all fit you better than the GZ. Its a matter of preference. If its that bad, go to a few dealers and sit on em. Thats the only way to tell.
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11-10-2008, 11:15 AM | #5 |
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Re: GZ250 versus a VS650 for a fairly tall person?
Sarris, there are actually two different versions of the SV650. The SV650F has the lower handle bars for a more sportier seating position, but the standard SV650 has an upright seating position, probably much like the GZ (or at most slightly forward).
Easy, just out of curiosity, how do you reckon the S40 is a "sport" cruiser? I wasn't aware that there was anything "sporty" about it. Login or Register to Remove Ads |
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I refuse to call anything with drag bars a "cruiser". :shocked: The other consideration is that it is not "bloated" like a lot of cruisers. Slim, light and without a lot of chrome or other fancy stuff. The only thing that really qualifies it as a cruiser is the forward pegs.......and the buckhorn bars for the models that had them.
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With both legs and arms forward, I'd expect a cramp in the back region somewhere.
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11-11-2008, 12:41 AM | #10 |
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Re: GZ250 versus a VS650 for a fairly tall person?
I'm sure glad I found this forum. The members of this forum have a wealth of information.
I'm going to try some of the many suggestions and stick with the GZ which is really fun to ride. If is works for Sarris, who is about the same height as I am, is should work for me. The more I ride it, the more relaxed I am, and the better the ride. Thanks for the info. John B |
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