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Hmmm, not so sure about the Suzuki. I have given it some thought, but fear the brand. My fears may be without foundation, but we used to dread them in motor class at junior high some 17 years ago. In Norway they go by the nick name ScrewZuki (The verb "to screw" being the Norwegian translation for having to turn the wrench). There were to reasons for this name; notoriously unreliable, and difficult to work on as it required many specialised tools... or so we were told by our teacher. Ever since I've had aversions against this brand... but probably not justifiable.
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Surely the overall height of a rider is only part of it. Inside leg, arm reach, even size of feet and hands or the way you feel comfortable sitting are all issues to take into account. The only real way is to take a test ride or at the very least sit on a number of different bikes in the showroom.
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Pure seat height is irrelevant, you need to consider seat width also in case it's wide and splays the thighs.
My g/f rides an 1150GS, she's about 168cm tall. Seat has some foam removed & has been recovered. She also wears Daytona Ladystar GTX boots that are built up on the inside by 2.5cm / 1", providing the benefit of a high heel without the look. Only other mods are a 12mm thick ally plate bolted to underside of the sidestand to lift it up a little. It also offers a massive footprint tp lessen the chances of sinking in soft ground. Verholen bar adjusters are also fitted to bring the bars a little further back. They allow her to turn the bars full lock & alos provide a little exra leverage. |
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DR 650 SE (SP46A) for both of you.
Suspension can be lowered easily. Only part necessary is a new sidestand (or cut and weld the original one). I do not understand reservations towards the Suzi wwith regards to reliability. I hire them out and have currently five. The oldest is a 1997 with 104000 km with first piston / rings and engine was never open for anything but setting valves. All special tools needed is tool to set tappets (you can also use a small nose plier)The tool costs some 10 Euro from Suzuki. IMO one of the most capable overland bikes. Very good dirt road handling, good suspensions and brakes and very light (147 kg, compare with the F650 Tank!) |
Have you considered the motoguzzi 750 ?
can be had with a low (lady seat) so u could have a pair with justthe seats different... for some strange reason. I like the enfields http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/ubb/smile.gif |
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