Whether you like it or not, height matters. Even with fully adjustable suspension, some models are more comfortable for tall people, while others are better suited to drivers of average height. Even the width of the seat matters, because tall owners are not as comfortable on a narrow motorcycle as on wide ones. The location of the footpegs and the geometry of the seat are all important to ensure that the driver enjoys riding the motorcycle and does not suffer from knee or back pain.
“My muscles hurt when riding a motorcycle, what should I do?”
The first thing that comes to mind is: “for a big ship, a long voyage.” Of large motorcycles, tall people can safely consider offers among touring models. Dual-purpose motorcycles are always taller, because they have to overcome not only small holes on the asphalt. We will assume that all the models from our previous selection are squeezed into the first line: “Top 5 motorcycles for tourism with an engine capacity of more than a liter.”
However, advising motorcycles with a large engine capacity to a beginner just because he is tall is a gross mistake. Growth does not in any way affect the development of skills, experience on the road and knowledge of traffic rules. Therefore, if the driver’s riding skill is not yet up to par with the liter Honda Africa Twin Adventure, Ducati Multistrada Enduro, KTM Super Adventure and other tall “guys”, then there is a reason to look at their younger brothers with a smaller engine capacity.
“Unsuccessful motorcycles for a beginner - what are they?”
If new models bite your pocket, there are predecessors close to them on the secondary market. Let's say Yamaha TDM or XTZ750 have been known to users for a long time. Or the Suzuki V-Strom 650 - a little more modest than its older brother, but just as tall and controllable. BMW GS 310 or 650 is also an option.
There's no shame in being a tall rider on a small bike if it suits you.
There is no need to grab overly powerful motorcycles, simply because they have a wider or longer wheelbase. Cruisers are suitable for tall urban motorcyclists. You can stretch your legs on them, the angle of the knee bend is not so sharp as to touch the handlebars... No joke, tall people are really more comfortable on long motorcycles. Your seating position is not stretched vertically, but horizontally.
“Motorcycle ergonomics - what is it?”
“How does the length of a motorcycle affect its handling?”
Kawasaki Vulcan S 650
To change your riding position on the motorcycle, you can play with the handlebar positions, the position of the footpegs, or sit further on the seat. It is these simple truths that the Kawasaki Vulcan S 650 2022 adopted.
I personally treat the Kawasaki Vulcan with some distrust, but only due to communication with its much more ancient variations. As they say: “The imprint remains.” But as for the new Kawasaki Vulcan S 650, it is captivating because Kawasaki has introduced the Ergo Fit interface system into it.
The interface allows you to fully customize the fit to suit any driver’s body type! Literally everything that can somehow affect the position of the human body is regulated here. Whether you are tall or short, it doesn’t matter! In total, with all possible combinations, there are 18 configurations! Eighteen positions for any height! If with so many adjustments you can’t get the bike to suit you, then what planet are you from?
It should be noted that the engine capacity of 650 is quite good for the city. The S version implies that the motorcycle has gunpowder hidden in its flasks. Plus, he looks quite brutal, so that “Uncle Styopa” feels confident.
Selecting a bike for the city
Choosing a city motorcycle is quite simple. There are a lot of models like Street or Classic. They are easy to recognize regardless of brand due to several features:
- Small amount of plastic;
- Average or even low saddle height;
- Smooth, almost straight landing;
- "Road" tires;
- Excellent handling and maneuverability.
They come in different cubic capacity and power. There are small-capacity bikes, such as the Yamaha YBR 125 or Suzuki Bandit 250. There are more powerful ones - the Honda CB 400 SF, proven over decades, or the Kawasaki W650 retro bike.
In principle, motorcycles of other classes may be suitable for the city. True, riding sports cars like the Yamaha YZF R1 or Honda CBR 600 RR on city streets is extremely inconvenient. The “recumbent” landing, the explosive operation of the engine, the need to “turn” it require a racing track, and not streets with intersections, traffic lights and active traffic.
Naked
Here, as in the first case, I want to fit not even a list of models, but entire families. Still, the spread in engine volume haunts me. We need to offer something to people of different backgrounds. Street motorcycles, with their sporty, aggressive riding position, can surprise tall riders.
For example, KTM Duke or Kawasaki Z are large families that have both babies and monsters. Another question is that everything needs to be measured and adjusted. For some users, being 1.75m tall will be fine, but for others, being 1.95m tall may be a bit cramped. Everything is relative. In any case, there are enough tall naked motorcyclists to consider models from this range.
Does it make sense to take dockless?
We strongly advise you not to choose a motorcycle without documents. This choice brings with it many inconveniences:
- There is a risk that the bike is stolen - you will be considered an accomplice;
- The vehicle can always be “squeezed out”, stolen, you will never be able to contact law enforcement agencies, put on the wanted list and generally prove that this is your equipment;
- The traffic police will always be interested in people without docks. You will not be able to calmly go to a rally, or go on a motorcycle trip, or ride in a convoy to the opening or closing of the season. The fear of the law will always be present;
- If you get into an accident, you will always be at fault, no matter how fast you were driving or who should have passed whom. You simply did not have the right to be at additional traffic police stations in an unregistered vehicle.
Triumph TRIDENT 660 2022
An interesting option for the city. In case you want something maneuverable and nimble. The volume of the three-cylinder engine is 660 cm3. It produces 81 horses. Tank volume 17.4 liters. The landing is closer to sports. The seat height of the bike is 805 mm, almost like some “tourists”. The most interesting thing is that the dry weight of the motorcycle is some 166 kilograms!
"Top light city motorcycles 2022 for a beginner"
Ducati XDiavel
Let's get back to powerful motorcycles. A long and low cruiser that is suitable for tall people. Forward footrests and a seat behind the engine provide a comfortable riding position.
According to Ducati, the rider has 147 ergonomic configuration options available to him! 147, not 18! Definitely a recipe for success! There are seven footrest positions, seven seat positions and three handlebar positions. One thing: pay attention to what is the main offer and what is for additional money. For example, in stock XDiavel implies a regular seat. The manufacturer says that there are 6 more alternative options as additional accessories.
Inside the motorcycle is the Ducati Testastretta DVT 1262 engine, with a maximum power of 152 hp. at 9,500 rpm. What I mean is that even a tall driver needs to improve his driving skills. For a novice rider, the Ducati XDiavel is too steep.
How to choose a motorcycle by height and weight
We will tell you about how we spent the season on the JAVA model 638-0-00. What makes the new model different? Run-in beyond the instructions Electrical equipment, ignition: no defects Wishes based on experience Since January of last year, a new model of the Czechoslovak motorcycle began to arrive in the Soviet Union - YAVA-350-638-0-00, which finally replaced the transitional YAVA-638-5 from the assembly line. I was lucky enough to become one of the first owners of the new product, to get acquainted with its character and behavior in operation. In my opinion, the new model noticeably wins in design, which has become more modern and more attractive to the eye. During your first rides, the driver will appreciate the wide and comfortable saddle. He will also like the peculiar casing behind the seat - in addition to being decorative, it can have a utilitarian function: for example, I place a liter container of oil and a spare chamber there. The gas tank seems to have become larger, at least in the rear it is much wider, and this is inconvenient, but essentially it hasn’t added anything, not at all.
Java 634-8-00
Modernization of Java About three years have passed since the start of deliveries of the new road motorcycle Java-634 to the Soviet Union. At first it was a modification of Java 634.01, then Java 634.04, which differed from the first in some details. Czechoslovak specialists carefully studied the experience of operating the machines, as well as the comments and wishes of Soviet motorcyclists, expressed, in particular, during meetings of friends of JAVA in the USSR, and made a number of changes to the design. Thanks to this, the technical and consumer qualities of the machine have significantly improved. In addition, in the interests of traffic safety, some innovations have been introduced, dictated by the latest Soviet standards. And from the beginning of this year, the Jawa plant began producing a modification, designated Jawa 634.8.00. How is it different from its predecessor? The color immediately attracts attention - it is red, and not cherry, as it was before. A mirror appeared on the left handle of the steering wheel, allowing you to see the situation from behind.
Java Energy Supply
Repair of front fork and gearbox of IZH motorcycles
It happens that when you hit an obstacle, the fork cannot withstand the impact and its feathers bend. If the deformation is small, it works for some time, but at the same time the bushings and oil seals wear out intensively and the time for repair is approaching by leaps and bounds. If the impact was strong enough, the fork stops working immediately, since the curved pipes do not move relative to each other. It is usually not possible to straighten them, and only replacement can help. But this, as they say, is an emergency situation. With normal use, the fork lasts a long time. And malfunctions such as breakdowns (knock when compressed all the way) or knock during reverse stroke are usually explained by a lack of fluid or its low viscosity and are easily eliminated. However, over time, the bushings wear out, the rubber of the seals ages, loses elasticity - and then repairs will not be possible. Its complexity and volume depend on whether you noticed the first unpleasant symptoms in time: fluid leakage, play and the sound of a sliding pipe. The last two.
About the cylinder, piston and rings for IZH motorcycles
For those who ride IZH motorcycles, it is hardly worth proving that Izhevsk motorcycles are the most popular. More than two million of these cars run on the country's roads. They are very reliable. But there comes a time when maintenance or repair is required. “I would like articles on this topic to appear more often on the pages of “Behind the Wheel”,” K. Drobov writes to us from Kazan. He is supported by many motorcyclists who took part in the correspondence conference of the magazine's readers. Meeting the wishes of our correspondents, the editors have prepared a series of articles about IZHs, which were written by engineers V. Abrahamyan and V. Zabelin. Today they talk about the cylinder, piston and rings for IZH motorcycles. A number of recommendations are of a general nature. Therefore, the article will be of some interest not only for IZh owners, but also for those who ride motorcycles of other brands. Those interested can read more about the operation of Izhevsk motorcycles later in the book “Advice to the driver.
Harley-Davidson BREAKOUT® 114
Yes, again big, angry and long. Another motorcycle for experienced owners. In general, Harley-Davidson has plenty of room to roam; many of their motorcycles have a long wheelbase, which means you can sit back and relax. In this case we see a chopper with a 1868 cc engine. The fact that this “guy” is tearing up is indicated by the thick 240mm rear cylinder. A powerful engine becomes the source of a booming exhaust and a desire to unscrew the trigger.
The straight, barely concave steering wheel, combined with a distant seat behind the engine, allows the driver to stretch out to his full height.
There are only two things that upset me about this model - a 13.2-liter tank (although for the city this is not terrible) and a cost of two and a few million rubles.
Summary
While short riders are often pushed into motorcycles with child-sized engines, tall riders find themselves in the opposite situation. For beginners, it can be difficult to choose a motorcycle that matches their experience, since among the large bikes many models are too powerful and expensive. I am glad that the modern motorcycle market still offers a choice with the ability to adjust the seating position to suit your needs.
“Problems of short motorcyclists. How to solve this problem?
Choosing a motorcycle for a tall and large beginner
Good afternoon motorcycle brothers. Not exactly like my motorcycle, but something inspired me. I’ve been a motorcyclist for 2 years and during that time I’ve already bought a second motorcycle. Now I look back at how stupid I was!! Choosing the first motorcycle for a person with a height of 170 is not a problem, but if your height is 190 and above, a number of problems already begin! Why? Yes, because you are not yet ready to spend a lot of money on your dream and are looking at inexpensive motorcycles up to 200 thousand (I don’t consider China because I think that riding them is dangerous) What can you get for this money? Basically a segment of motorcycles with a capacity of 400 or a slightly lumpy 750 or a trashed one with a duplicate title twice, on which all the schoolchildren on the planet have already ridden the coveted 1100. So what am I getting at? They are all small, I'm talking about 400 and 750! Take, for example, a Honda SHAME, my height is 1 89, I looked on it like on a bicycle) It’s funny, of course, to watch when a Biker rides with a brutal look and the motorcycle is smaller than him) The second Honda Shadow 400 (750) Why did I write them together? This Honda model has the same base and it doesn’t matter whether it’s 400 or 750, the difference is in the engine. Everything is the same as with the Steed, but it’s a little better on the Classic, but it’s just a little bit but also ridiculous (This model has two modifications, Classic and Slasher. The large size on the Honda started from 1100. Yamaha Dragstar 400 650 everything is the same as with the Honda but also the legs are higher than the tank since the Draga has a lower tank (Also Classic and Custom) Kawasaki Vulcan 400 800 900 they have the same size, here you are 900 don’t buy it because it’s expensive from 300t and you can still buy the ancient 400 and 800. Well, what can I say at the 400 I felt comfortable and looked like a 4k as the motorcycle is higher than all of those listed. And that is the culmination of cruisers. Suzuki Intruder (Desperado Bolevard) I can safely I recommend this motorcycle for tall and large guys, since the motorcycle is large already from 400 cubic meters and seems massive and healthy up to 800, 1500 liters is more of course) It’s harmonious and not funny to look 1 90 on it, but how many cubes? what the hell difference does it make you drive it with a brutal look and a farty exhaust and you are not funny and the ride is comfortable and to the question of the guy from the neighboring lowered white tinted Priora)) Speak a liter will believe
Epilogue So that they don’t throw sled rags at me. Road workers up to 1100 are all small sports, normal for 200 you can’t buy it because it’s rubbish and it doesn’t suit tall people and it’s funny to look at a pot-bellied guy with a height of 1 90. Now a bunch of schoolchildren will come running and say that a normal spendthrift is possible buy for 50 thousand. Wow wow guys))) I don’t argue, look for it. The first motorcycle is a Honda Shadow 400 slasher, I rode it for a season, I went on a long trip, I almost died because my height is 1 89 is not convenient.)) And now I will contradict myself)) Buy what you like, I described the path I took, maybe this is for someone it will come in handy. Walk, look, ask permission to sit down)) Your motorcycle brother will not refuse you if you ask normally. A site for selecting height and motorcycle if he is not nearby https://cycle-ergo.com/! Good luck and see you on the road
