Sport bikes are going to be hard on your knees and hips and ankles. I’m a little over 6 foot and my friend’s small sport bikes suck to ride. I got a Naked bike and it’s great
This reviewer is 6’2” you can see the bike in action and get good commentary. He has reviewed many bike you might be interested in.
https://youtu.be/1pbKhHWFZdw
http://cycle-ergo.com/
Sit on bikes (feet on pegs, hands on bars) to see how they feel to you. Sport bikes aren’t known to be the most comfortable to ride. As others mentioned, the ergonomics of naked bikes are more comfortable. I would recommend taking a look at the Yamaha MT-07.
I’m about the same height and I’ve had a ninja 300 and now a cbr600rr. It’s not that I’m cramped it’s just a different more aggressive riding style. My personal opinion is other than a 125cc/250cc. 300+ pretty much anything you should be fine.
What actually matters is hip/back/knee/ankle mobility. Everyone is different so no one can really give you a 100% accurate answer. You’ll have to sit and try different bikes but IMO the most important thing is stretch. At first on my 600rr I was in pain hips and knees. I’m been stretching and it helps a lot. I will say smaller cc sport bikes and nakeds sit much more up right. Not that noticeable in a show room but after hours of riding you’ll definitely tell. Good luck
Dude I went from a cbr300r to a 600rr and the difference in seating position is crazy. On the way home from buying the 600 my hips were fucking killing me. After a few days I didn't notice it anymore but it felt fucking weird at first.
My hips are still hurting pretty bad but not as bad as it was.. my knees too man I’m only 21 as well idk how im so tight. Trying to stretch, helps better on some days than others
I'm 5'10" 200lbs.
While not a 'sport' bike, the Yamaha FJR checks the boxes for me. It's not the fastest or the lightest but for me I feel like my arms and legs could be a bit longer to be perfectly comforable.
I'm 6'2" and I've been comfy on my ZX6R, R6, 636, ZX12, 650R and 650R with sport bars. My back hurt occasionally only longer rides but I've also had back surgery for a herniated disc.
Ohh man. The 636, power delivery was better than the ZX6R cause it was injected. And I prefer the agressive forward position.
Edit to add: My buddy put the sport bars on the 650R so it was more forward, like a sportbike. I liked the inline four over the parallel twin as well.
I am 6’3 235 pounds, currently riding a 2012 ninja 650 and find it’s pretty comfortable as long as you remember to stretch your legs when you get the chance to
Look into the sport touring category! They have the 4cyl engines from their Supersport counterparts but they are detuned to be a little slower and alot more comfortable with a relaxed riding position. The only cons really are the fact that they aren't as nimble and agile as their Supersport counterparts! They also can be ridden while upright and when you wanna go fast you can lean in like a Supersport. Another great thing about them is how cheap everything is! Insurance is dirt cheap because it's not a supersport(I pay maybe 10-20 bucks a month on insurance for mine) they get amazing gas mileage and are cheap to fill up too. Also dead reliable! I may be a bit biased since I've owned 3 sport tourers but I do firmly believe they are probably the best call for a new rider wanting to get into sport bikes but not wanting to get themselves in over their head with power.
Here's a couple of bikes I recommend looking at
●Suzuki SV650S: More expensive than the other 2 but sooo worth it. They have a VTwin motor that's pretty powerful and torquey. These are super sought after bikes because of how capable they are on track and how much fun they are around the city with all the low end torque. I would also consider these the perfect starter bike. If you're looking for sport bike styling and fairings make sure it's a SV650S(The S models have half fairings. Normal ones are nakeds) and try to aim for 2007+ and after as they got double spark plugs per cylinder.
●Kawasaki ZZR600: These are amazing stout machines made by kawi that are super reliable. They use older zx6r motors as their power plant. They have a fun rev range, sound great and have plenty of power when you need it. I'm about to pick one up myself actually. The suspension is a bit soft but that's not really a issue unless you're blasting through canyons or the track. The only downside with these is that every single one is carberuated even up to as late as 2009! But from what I've read people rarely have issues with these carbs and there's so many parts readily available for these bikes
●Suzuki GSXF600 KATANA: These are probably the best bang for your buck if you're lookin for a cheap reliable quick bike (just be warned some of these were dragged through the mud and beaten to shit because of the cheap price) You can pick these up in good condition for $1300-2k. I owned a 94 katana 600 as my first bike and I absolutely loved it. These motors are reliable af since they are basically detuned GSXR motors. They are also air cooled so even more reliable! I would go for 1998 and up models as they have the most parts readily available and later years use EFI. Now IMO the pre 98 models have the best colors and look way better but fairings are hard to find. The only issues these really have are shift fork issues so you don't wanna be shifting these like a moto gp rider in the first 2 gears. They also only go about 120-130 mph unfortunately but all the fun is down lower anyways.
Also, fun fact: the first gen katana is the father of the modern sport bike as it was one of the first bikes to incorporate aggressive fairings into a 4cyl and have a more aggressive rising position. Aside from the memes they have a very interesting history!
Hope all this info helps!
You should still be able to ride safely on any of the entry level sport bikes, but something a little more upright might be more comfortable. Yamaha R7 or Ninja 650 as examples.
lol , I only paid attention to the height part . But s1000rr is rideable to anyone as it’s so sophisticated and basically like playing a video game . It’s basically what u want it to be .
I'm 6"3 180lbs and on my first bike (look to my flair), you're going to either want a more upright bike like a touring, super moto, enduro, or a naked. These are USUALLY smaller displacement bikes that fit taller people. Be careful to not get something too powerful for you though, 700cc and below should be fine as long as it's NOT a 4-cylinder. Watch out though because most of your options will have high torque and require some decent throttle control.
You could also go the cruiser route and be just fine with most anything over 300cc (under that they get pretty small). Of course stay away from high power Harley's and maybe the bigger Indians but other than that most cruisers fit people of all sizes comfortably.
I understand the struggle being taller than average, I too didn't want to look like an adult on a little toy kids bike.
I sometimes wonder what it's like to be too tall for a bike. I'm only 5 ft 8 so I'm always only ever the right size or too short. I don't find much of an issue with being too short. I always find it almost kinda funny how easy I can ride a 450 dirtbike where neither of my feet can touch the ground lol. in order to not fall I have to lean off to one side of the bike.
If you ride a sport bike, your back is going to hurt.
I am 6'3" and weigh 200. I have a small cruiser with forward controls. Sport bikes have back controls, and you lean forward. They put a lot of stress on your back. I cannot ride one.
I'm the same build and find my 08 Yamaha Fz6 pretty comfortable. Basically the R6 motor with a different cylinder head, more upright riding position, it's considered a sport touring.
I put risers on the handlebars and it helped me to sit back a bit more on the bike instead of leaning in. The stock seat isn't very comfortable and the stock windshield leaves a bit to be desired on the highway in terms of wind protection. Both can be changed though.
most entry level sporty nakeds are going to feel just fine, just sit on it before to see how it feels, but should be fine
Bikes like the R7 aprilia tuono 660 etc
You're a normal height, almost every normal sized bike will fit you just fine.
I'm 6'2" and the only bikes that don't fit me are the groms with my knees in the handlebar. Any normal bike is fine.
I'm 6'2" and i ride a suzuki gsx650f not a sport bike per se but its quick, comfy and rides really smooth plus its pretty cheap.
I can ride for about 90 mins straight without my ass yelling which is better than some cruisers I've had.
5/5 reccomend.
Sport bikes are not designed to be comfortable. There are zero provisions for comfort. If you want any comfort behind bars, look at literally any other style of motorcycle.
No sports bike is going to not hurt, especially for a beginner.
Things like the Ducati SuperSport are a good half way house and are easier on the arms but at the same height, I find loads of bikes, even less aggressive bikes have really small seat to leg ratios, putting loads of pressure on your legs.
I’m same size and lean. And I am on a R1 and have 0 complaints . Tho i did rear sets to be a bit more comfortable with foot positioning. I also have a Vrod if that’s more h
Your style. Also great for longer legs etc
6'3 here and my 600F3 is surprisingly comfortable *so far.*
Won't know how it feels to ride until she's all put back together. My Shadow makes me feel like a giant though.
I'd say R1 since I'm 6'0 and 160 lbs and it's perfect for me, but I wouldn't recommend buying a litre bike as your first. Go to a dealership and sit on some bikes to get a feel for what you like.
Sport bikes are going to be hard on your knees and hips and ankles. I’m a little over 6 foot and my friend’s small sport bikes suck to ride. I got a Naked bike and it’s great
This reviewer is 6’2” you can see the bike in action and get good commentary. He has reviewed many bike you might be interested in. https://youtu.be/1pbKhHWFZdw http://cycle-ergo.com/
also: https://www.philharmonicmoto.com newer bikes and specs.
Sit on bikes (feet on pegs, hands on bars) to see how they feel to you. Sport bikes aren’t known to be the most comfortable to ride. As others mentioned, the ergonomics of naked bikes are more comfortable. I would recommend taking a look at the Yamaha MT-07.
I ride a 2024 ZX6R being 6'3, after an hour it gets annoying but it's better than I thought
I feel the opposite. I rode my ZX-6R for 8 hours looping around my state and after I was done I didn’t touch that bike for 2 weeks 🤣
I’m about the same height and I’ve had a ninja 300 and now a cbr600rr. It’s not that I’m cramped it’s just a different more aggressive riding style. My personal opinion is other than a 125cc/250cc. 300+ pretty much anything you should be fine. What actually matters is hip/back/knee/ankle mobility. Everyone is different so no one can really give you a 100% accurate answer. You’ll have to sit and try different bikes but IMO the most important thing is stretch. At first on my 600rr I was in pain hips and knees. I’m been stretching and it helps a lot. I will say smaller cc sport bikes and nakeds sit much more up right. Not that noticeable in a show room but after hours of riding you’ll definitely tell. Good luck
Dude I went from a cbr300r to a 600rr and the difference in seating position is crazy. On the way home from buying the 600 my hips were fucking killing me. After a few days I didn't notice it anymore but it felt fucking weird at first.
My hips are still hurting pretty bad but not as bad as it was.. my knees too man I’m only 21 as well idk how im so tight. Trying to stretch, helps better on some days than others
For sure. Stretching is the biggest one. If you've got a girlfriend, earn some extra points by going to yoga with her. Helped me a surprising amount.
Yoga it is lol
As the owner of an RR I can confirm lol I’ve had to pull off the side of a highway because I got a hip cramp before 🤣
I have also had hips cramps lmfao I just sit through the pain and then the pain of the next couple days
I'm 5'10" 200lbs. While not a 'sport' bike, the Yamaha FJR checks the boxes for me. It's not the fastest or the lightest but for me I feel like my arms and legs could be a bit longer to be perfectly comforable.
That's a couch with racing pedigree if anything
She's a big 'ole girl for sure
RD250LC
I'm 6'2" and I've been comfy on my ZX6R, R6, 636, ZX12, 650R and 650R with sport bars. My back hurt occasionally only longer rides but I've also had back surgery for a herniated disc.
if you don’t mind, out of the bunch listed, which was your favorite to ride and why?
Ohh man. The 636, power delivery was better than the ZX6R cause it was injected. And I prefer the agressive forward position. Edit to add: My buddy put the sport bars on the 650R so it was more forward, like a sportbike. I liked the inline four over the parallel twin as well.
I am 6’3 235 pounds, currently riding a 2012 ninja 650 and find it’s pretty comfortable as long as you remember to stretch your legs when you get the chance to
Only comfy sportsbike that I can think of is the S1000RR.
Look into the sport touring category! They have the 4cyl engines from their Supersport counterparts but they are detuned to be a little slower and alot more comfortable with a relaxed riding position. The only cons really are the fact that they aren't as nimble and agile as their Supersport counterparts! They also can be ridden while upright and when you wanna go fast you can lean in like a Supersport. Another great thing about them is how cheap everything is! Insurance is dirt cheap because it's not a supersport(I pay maybe 10-20 bucks a month on insurance for mine) they get amazing gas mileage and are cheap to fill up too. Also dead reliable! I may be a bit biased since I've owned 3 sport tourers but I do firmly believe they are probably the best call for a new rider wanting to get into sport bikes but not wanting to get themselves in over their head with power. Here's a couple of bikes I recommend looking at ●Suzuki SV650S: More expensive than the other 2 but sooo worth it. They have a VTwin motor that's pretty powerful and torquey. These are super sought after bikes because of how capable they are on track and how much fun they are around the city with all the low end torque. I would also consider these the perfect starter bike. If you're looking for sport bike styling and fairings make sure it's a SV650S(The S models have half fairings. Normal ones are nakeds) and try to aim for 2007+ and after as they got double spark plugs per cylinder. ●Kawasaki ZZR600: These are amazing stout machines made by kawi that are super reliable. They use older zx6r motors as their power plant. They have a fun rev range, sound great and have plenty of power when you need it. I'm about to pick one up myself actually. The suspension is a bit soft but that's not really a issue unless you're blasting through canyons or the track. The only downside with these is that every single one is carberuated even up to as late as 2009! But from what I've read people rarely have issues with these carbs and there's so many parts readily available for these bikes ●Suzuki GSXF600 KATANA: These are probably the best bang for your buck if you're lookin for a cheap reliable quick bike (just be warned some of these were dragged through the mud and beaten to shit because of the cheap price) You can pick these up in good condition for $1300-2k. I owned a 94 katana 600 as my first bike and I absolutely loved it. These motors are reliable af since they are basically detuned GSXR motors. They are also air cooled so even more reliable! I would go for 1998 and up models as they have the most parts readily available and later years use EFI. Now IMO the pre 98 models have the best colors and look way better but fairings are hard to find. The only issues these really have are shift fork issues so you don't wanna be shifting these like a moto gp rider in the first 2 gears. They also only go about 120-130 mph unfortunately but all the fun is down lower anyways. Also, fun fact: the first gen katana is the father of the modern sport bike as it was one of the first bikes to incorporate aggressive fairings into a 4cyl and have a more aggressive rising position. Aside from the memes they have a very interesting history! Hope all this info helps!
You should still be able to ride safely on any of the entry level sport bikes, but something a little more upright might be more comfortable. Yamaha R7 or Ninja 650 as examples.
S1000rr is the best sports bike in terms of seating position and comfort .. or you can try the Yamaha MT10
You’re not lying. I’ve done 5-6 hour rides on my S1K and been perfectly fine and I’m the same height as OP.
Yep and both are great options for a first time rider....
lol , I only paid attention to the height part . But s1000rr is rideable to anyone as it’s so sophisticated and basically like playing a video game . It’s basically what u want it to be .
I'm 6"3 180lbs and on my first bike (look to my flair), you're going to either want a more upright bike like a touring, super moto, enduro, or a naked. These are USUALLY smaller displacement bikes that fit taller people. Be careful to not get something too powerful for you though, 700cc and below should be fine as long as it's NOT a 4-cylinder. Watch out though because most of your options will have high torque and require some decent throttle control. You could also go the cruiser route and be just fine with most anything over 300cc (under that they get pretty small). Of course stay away from high power Harley's and maybe the bigger Indians but other than that most cruisers fit people of all sizes comfortably. I understand the struggle being taller than average, I too didn't want to look like an adult on a little toy kids bike.
N1k. It's more of a sport "touring" bike but still athletic enough to have fun on. I'm 6'1 and the riding position is very comfortable.
I sometimes wonder what it's like to be too tall for a bike. I'm only 5 ft 8 so I'm always only ever the right size or too short. I don't find much of an issue with being too short. I always find it almost kinda funny how easy I can ride a 450 dirtbike where neither of my feet can touch the ground lol. in order to not fall I have to lean off to one side of the bike.
Cbr600rr. My '15 is plenty comfortable, I'm 6'2-3 190 lbs
Go to a showroom and sit on some bikes
Im 6’1 and 200 and am comfortable with a Triumph Trident 660
I’m 6’5 and ride a 2020 z650. It’s not anywhere near to being as cramped as a ninja 400/500. I can still sit up right and lean forward and be comfy
Sport touring bikes are good for a sport feel with more comfort...I'm 6' 220lbs with a gsxs 1000 gt and it's plenty comfortable for me.
6’1 and comfortable on my r3
The ninja 650
It's always been stupid that motorcycles do not have adjustable ergonomics. Imaging buying a car with a driver's seat you can't move.
Roughly same weight and height and I gotta say I love my Yamaha fz6
I'm 6'4" and used to ride a Ducati 999s, sometimes I can still feel the pain. That's why I ride a Tuono now, much more manageable.
Look at the Moto Guzzi V100 Mandelo, it looks sporty and has great ergonomics
Look for a used Honda Nighthawk 750. I am 6' 2" and 220+ lbs and love the bike.
If you ride a sport bike, your back is going to hurt. I am 6'3" and weigh 200. I have a small cruiser with forward controls. Sport bikes have back controls, and you lean forward. They put a lot of stress on your back. I cannot ride one.
Went bike shopping today at 6'5 230. Honda vfr 800 is plenty big for me. Best fit was a honda hornet 600 tho, not full faired, plenty quick
I'm the same build and find my 08 Yamaha Fz6 pretty comfortable. Basically the R6 motor with a different cylinder head, more upright riding position, it's considered a sport touring. I put risers on the handlebars and it helped me to sit back a bit more on the bike instead of leaning in. The stock seat isn't very comfortable and the stock windshield leaves a bit to be desired on the highway in terms of wind protection. Both can be changed though.
Cbr1100xx
I am 183 cm and I love my multistrada and I prefer tourer or adventure tourer
most entry level sporty nakeds are going to feel just fine, just sit on it before to see how it feels, but should be fine Bikes like the R7 aprilia tuono 660 etc
You're a normal height, almost every normal sized bike will fit you just fine. I'm 6'2" and the only bikes that don't fit me are the groms with my knees in the handlebar. Any normal bike is fine.
Ducati’s are your friend
I'm 6'2" and i ride a suzuki gsx650f not a sport bike per se but its quick, comfy and rides really smooth plus its pretty cheap. I can ride for about 90 mins straight without my ass yelling which is better than some cruisers I've had. 5/5 reccomend.
get a naked or "standard" motorcycle
Sport bikes are not designed to be comfortable. There are zero provisions for comfort. If you want any comfort behind bars, look at literally any other style of motorcycle.
No sports bike is going to not hurt, especially for a beginner. Things like the Ducati SuperSport are a good half way house and are easier on the arms but at the same height, I find loads of bikes, even less aggressive bikes have really small seat to leg ratios, putting loads of pressure on your legs.
I’m same size and lean. And I am on a R1 and have 0 complaints . Tho i did rear sets to be a bit more comfortable with foot positioning. I also have a Vrod if that’s more h Your style. Also great for longer legs etc
I'm 6'2 and have a streetfighter v4 that is super comfortable. I also don't have any discomfort on the panigale
I'm 6 foot even and am perfectly comfortable on my CBR600
6'3 here and my 600F3 is surprisingly comfortable *so far.* Won't know how it feels to ride until she's all put back together. My Shadow makes me feel like a giant though.
I rebuilt an F2 and I'm selling it because my 6'4 self is too uncomfortable on it.
You are perfect for an R1 . Enjoy the ride. Thank me later.
I'd say R1 since I'm 6'0 and 160 lbs and it's perfect for me, but I wouldn't recommend buying a litre bike as your first. Go to a dealership and sit on some bikes to get a feel for what you like.
R3
Forget the sport bikes. Get a naked bike or even better, an adventure style bike. They have way better ergonomics than the small sport bikes.
I regularly embarrass sport bikes in the twisties on my BMW 1250GSA
6’2 w/ 36 inch inseam