Did your body weight have any impact on your bike decision?

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Discussion Starter · May 18, 2006

I was wondering if any of you feel that your body weight had any impact on your decision to choose the bike you did. I guess this question is geared more towards the experienced rider who has gone through a couple, three bikes already. Do you think weighing over 200lbs has a significant affect on the bikes handling, torque, hp.. etc.. especially on a 600cc bike vs. a liter bike?

I'm about 6'1 and pushing 235...

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· #7 · May 19, 2006

I'm 6'4", 280lbs or so. I ride, obviously, a 599cc bike (Gotta make that 600R/R6 distinction) and have no issues with speed, handling, etc.

If I can go from stopped to 100 in a few heartbeats, why do I need more when I don't do the whole straight-line track thing?

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Did your body weight make you want a larger bike?

I am over 200 lbs and chose a liter bike

I am over 200 lbs and a 600 fits me fine

I am under 200 lbs and it had no affect on my decision

Did your body weight have any impact on your bike decision?

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