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What is the general consensus on what brands of 2020+ 250f's or 450f's tends to be better suited for taller riders over 6'2 tall? I believe a few years back Yamaha and Honda were regarded as having roomier cockpits better suited to taller riders. It appears that is not so much the case anymore. I know Kawasaki is up there in terms of facilitating taller riders with their adjustable pegs, bar positioning and natively taller seat and slightly longer chassis.
Also has anyone sold a bike because they could not get comfortable on it due to the ergonomics even after trying lowering pegs, different bars, maybe bar risers, taller seats, etc?
Interested to hear from others.
Also has anyone sold a bike because they could not get comfortable on it due to the ergonomics even after trying lowering pegs, different bars, maybe bar risers, taller seats, etc?
Interested to hear from others.
The new KX fits tall guys real well for sure.
The Shop
Mix 'n match: tall seat, lower footpegs (Fastway), higher and further forward triple clamps (BRP) and/or bars (RC High or Windham bend).
Typically you'll have to get the suspension done too, unless you're a breadstick on legs. Correct spring rate being #1 issue. .
Stock bikes are built for 5"7 and 175 pounds, they say. KTMs are the tallest bikes according to DB and MXA
Stock? KTM big, Honda and Beta small, in my experience. . Blue/yellow/green? Can't say.
Pit Row
I had an 18 and added a guts racing wing tall seat because as others have mentioned, in stock form the yz has a shorter seat to peg height. Then I got a 21 and i used the 18s bar mounts (5mm higher) and transferred the seat over. Those are the only changes I have done and really enjoy the bike.
I've sat on the kx450 but it didn't feel noticeably different aside from being more narrow although I don't mind the width of the yz. I've sat on the ktm and that felt pretty much smaller all around. I've sat on the crf and the seat to peg felt similar to my tall-seat yz but the handlebar distance felt a little more cramped.
Also, beyond the egos, I just like the yz. I think it is a great looking bike. The power tuner app is super convenient for keeling track of hours/maintenence as well as doing quick and easy engine tunes. And I love the suspension, especially on the 21.
I can't speak to the top-level capabilities of the bike but for my needs as a tall recreational rider, I love the current generation yz450.
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