That's a lot of guessing and judgement made about someone you don't know. The first post says that he is new into bikes and keen to learn. What is your point Quastdog and why should it die?

For your information, I also wondered about the original post when I first read it and I waited a bit before trying to answer, but my thoughts were along the lines of how to answer such a wide open question (where to start basically) - nevertheless, it was worth trying!!!

Dave

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His first posting was what's the biggest sportbike a new rider should purchase? Seems like he's made up his mind on what sort of rider he is (the comment about the comfort of a sport bike - that doesn't make you go "hunh?"). As to learning, yes, he wants to learn how to ride a sport bike. And about not knowing anything about him, you're right - his profile was totally blank. But I'll wager he's an American - image is everything, or so the Madison Ave. marketing-advertising execs tell us. Its so easy for us to buy into what they sell us.

Every week there's postings here from people that just signed up - the worst being the one's posting list of cell phones, sunglasses and such - others are posting a "hey, check out this new website I found" message to steer traffic to some website they have an interest in, some not even related to the purpose of this site, some only modestly related, but the true purpose is the same. So lots of postings that are a waste of time for most of us.

It should die because I made a mistake with my original posting and Newbie311 has departed and this is now turned into a flame war against me. So I'm going to move on now, you can keep posting to this thread all you want.

His next posting would probably be asking about recommendations on leathers and skid protectors. He's better off resuming his search for help on sport bikes from sportbike related websites. Maybe in a few years after he's ridden some, he'll be back here looking for information relevant to the purpose and mission of this website. I promise not to trash him then.

Bye.

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Chiang Mai, Thailand

Newbie.. mate i'm a sportsbike rider that is thinking about getting into ADV bikes as i'm in the early planning stages of extended bike trravel so i think i can answer to some extent. I also have a mate that is 6'5" that i did quite a bit of bike shopping with.
As you have said your "just getting into bikes" then i'll presume you don't have a lot of riding experience. Personally i think there are a lot of bikes that would suit your cause that are powered by sportsbike engines but are a bit more suitable to your size. So i will just put some suggestions down and advise you to go and sit on them and ride them and keep researching, hyou also haven't mentioned a price range which makes things a little difficult.

• Triumph ST Sprint
• Triumph Speed Triple
• Aprilia RSV (big bike so very suitable and nice power delivery)
• Honda VFR
• Suzuki SV650** + SV1000
• Yamaha FZ600 + FZ1000
• Kawasaki Z750* + Z1000

There are plenty of bikes around so get out there talk to people in dealerships and sit on bikes is my suggestion...
Have fun!
Chris

"CAPTAIN CYCLE" - That was Funny lol

try the vtr 1000f firestorm.they are a lot of bike for the money.not too intimidating to ride ,although they are good for 150 allegedly lol.compact,comfy,great build (honda).one minus is tank range 100 to reserve then another 20.not too bad though.slight vee vibes as usual but not bad.just sold mine and regret it.

You've brought it all back Ade!!

I also much regret selling a Firestrom a few years ago; agree V twins are well worth considering incl the 'storm. Fortunately, they are still being sold, so some day..............

Mine was just like yours; about 100 mile range and then looking for fuel, but what a ride!!

Dave

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My son 6 foot tall started off with a Yamaha Thundercat they are not trendy but a great bike and they have 2 seats so his girlfriend goes with him on it

He Went from an XL125 to a Yamaha Thundercat and now has a DRZ400 as well which works great for him he has been to France for a week on the cat and done lots of off road on the DRZ
My advice for what its worth (not much I hear you say ) is ignore horsepower figures they are all a bit pie in the sky get a bike that you feel comfortable on and get out there and ride almost any modern bike of over 600cc will scare the poo out of you to start with