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Mon 7 Sep 2020 11:32
Tall order - BPL

Anyone recommend a weekend bike for a 58 yo 6'4" tall rider? I prefer an upright riding postion, simple mechanics, light weight, good handling, good brakes, nice engine note/feel and had a mis-spent youth on dirt bikes (not limited to these though). 30-60 bhp?

Trying not to look like a bear on a push bike...

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Mon 7 Sep 2020 18:46
Tall order - craig-pd130

I'd suggest looking at the Suzi DL650 V-Strom, or the newish Yam 700 Teneré. Both semi-adventure styled but strongly road-biased bikes.

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Tue 22 Sep 2020 08:43
Tall order - Cris_on_the_gas

KTM 790 duke

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Tue 13 Oct 2020 15:22
Tall order - BPL

KTM 790 duke

Yes lovely bike -I would hardly get it off idle speed ha ha!

Edited by Peter, NI on 13/10/2020 at 15:22

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Thu 1 Oct 2020 12:27
Tall order - BPL

I'd suggest looking at the Suzi DL650 V-Strom, or the newish Yam 700 Teneré. Both semi-adventure styled but strongly road-biased bikes.

Great suggestions! I fear the V Strom has a low seat which is a shame as I like the V twin motor . The Yam must be a sideways inline twin?

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Thu 1 Oct 2020 13:13
Tall order - Surreydriver

If you enjoy looking after bikes, several friends (who are tall) ride boxer BMWs from the 70s/80s. I had an R75/6 and maintenance was relatively easy rather than a headache.

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Tue 13 Oct 2020 15:20
Tall order - BPL

If you enjoy looking after bikes, several friends (who are tall) ride boxer BMWs from the 70s/80s. I had an R75/6 and maintenance was relatively easy rather than a headache.

I always liked the look and sound of them - must take a look

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