Jeremy9336 Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 I am new to the FZ-07 platform and I am very close to picking one up if the ergonomics fit. I am 6' 1", will this bike be too small/short? Any other tall riders out there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick97702 Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 I'm 6' 2" with a 36" inseam an 76” arm span. I don't feel cramped on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator tavisb Posted September 25, 2018 Global Moderator Share Posted September 25, 2018 Pretty comfy for me at at 6'. Feels like I could have an extra inch or two of inseam and be fine. youtube.com/tavisbogue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator sorkyah Posted September 25, 2018 Global Moderator Share Posted September 25, 2018 6'1 and a 32"inseam Could only wish for the pegs to be moved back a bit ATGATT... ATTATT, two acronyms I live by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbo10 Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Would this help? You can adjust it to your measurements: http://cycle-ergo.com Just do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emperor_Wurm Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 6"3 and no issues with comfort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy9336 Posted September 25, 2018 Author Share Posted September 25, 2018 THANKS! Great replies and very helpful information. I'm 95% sure I'll get this model and look forward to more discussions. Looked at some of the other posts about mods and such.... GREAT GROUP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinyribs Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 6'2" and 220lbs here.32" inseam. I put on Protaper's "ADV Evo" handlebar and raised the seat height roughly 3/4" by adding some foam under the stock seat cover. I've done 7hrs at a time with only fuel stops and was completely comfortable. But I also did some 5+ hr rides on the stock seat and wasn't horribly uncomfortable then. I never could jive with the stock bars, but it was more of a wrist angle issue , not so much a lack of space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zooman72 Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 I am 6'1" w/ 34" inseam at 207 lbs. (195 lbs. in my youth) and I tried out a bunch of bikes before picking up the FZ-07, and I liked the ergonomics on it the best out of all the models test-driven. Wanted a smaller lightweight sportbike (already have a big somewhat heavy cruiser - Yamaha Stryker), and the closest competitors I drove were the Kawasaki Z650 and Ninja 400 - both just a bit more cramped in seat-to-peg distance (and the Z650 buzzed a lot!). The Ninja 400 is a sweet little bike, but just not as comfortable as the FZ-07, and the larger engine in the FZ-07 is a bit more fun. My biggest issue is the stock suspension, so I picked up beefier fork springs and higher viscosity fork oil and a used Penske shock to combat serious front fork dive and insufficient damping. The 2018 FZ-07 has revised both the front and rear suspension a bit, but probably not enough if you are over 190 lbs. Something to keep in mind after learning the bikes tendencies with a bit of saddle time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemer Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 5' 8" with old knees that like to bark after a couple hours in the saddle whereas they never used to. Age/health may be a factor as well. Beemer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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