hi all...im brand new gettin into the sport and am looking to purchase my first bike. im looking at either a gsxr 750 or katana 750...this isnt a which is a better begginer bike ive looked through those threads allready and have read all the pros and cons to each. knowing that my question is im about 6'2'' 240 ive heard from ppl i know who ride that a 600 is prob outta the question but i want to make sure that both of these bikes will be able to accomidate my size. any input is greatly appreciated and im lookin foward to joining the community!
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I know someone will say it eventually so I'll just say it. A 750 is enought to kill you if you don't know what you're doin.
Now that that's outta the way; you know the SIZE dimensionally between a 600 and a 750 of both bikes is exactly the same. If you are going as small as a 250 or 500, yes those are smaller in size. The 600's and up are virtually the same size. I'm 5'8" and weigh 180 lbs. I can ride a GSXR 600 today and a GSXR 750 tomorrow and they are both the SAME SIZE. For you bigger guys you are s*** outta luck bikes dont get dimensionally bigger with cc size.
On the other hand if you mean accomodate your WEIGHT more cc's will do the trick. Thats the only thing that worries me. A Katana 750 is probably OK with your lack of experience (no offense but it's important). A GSXR 750 is a lot of bike no matter how much you weigh. I've been riding for 3 years and I can still say my GSXR 600 is f***ing fast. Just choose with knowledge and not balls.
Now that that's outta the way; you know the SIZE dimensionally between a 600 and a 750 of both bikes is exactly the same. If you are going as small as a 250 or 500, yes those are smaller in size. The 600's and up are virtually the same size. I'm 5'8" and weigh 180 lbs. I can ride a GSXR 600 today and a GSXR 750 tomorrow and they are both the SAME SIZE. For you bigger guys you are s*** outta luck bikes dont get dimensionally bigger with cc size.
On the other hand if you mean accomodate your WEIGHT more cc's will do the trick. Thats the only thing that worries me. A Katana 750 is probably OK with your lack of experience (no offense but it's important). A GSXR 750 is a lot of bike no matter how much you weigh. I've been riding for 3 years and I can still say my GSXR 600 is f***ing fast. Just choose with knowledge and not balls.
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yup, already said but im 6'2 220lbs and ride a 97 GSX 600R and its plenty enough to make bowels movents come sooner than later!
p.s. no mishaps yet... before somones says something...
p.s. no mishaps yet... before somones says something...
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I would go fot he Katana - probably 'cause i got one, if you've never owned a sport bike i think this is your better option. Not a super sport bike but handles and has all the power to go with it. Just FYI i'm 6'2'' 240 lbs. and love my bike
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Oh I agree completely. But at the same time you could buy anything to add a few HP to a bike but if you yourself lost 15 lbs it would have the same effect (not saying anyone is fat, just a rule in general).stevie c said:
6'3 200+ pounds, been on the 600 as my first bike, and its fast enough. trust me ur not the first one to make a mistake about the diferrent cc, and diemension thing, i did that too untill the dearlship guy told me that there was no difference in diemensions only motor size, or else i wouldve bought a 1000cc bike off the bat. thinking it was bigger. hahahaha
The Katana is a comfortable bike. I had a 750 and really enjoyed it. It should fit your height just fine, and I can't see why it would have any trouble hauling around a larger guy. Just don't buy it new cause they depreciate like hell and you _might_ want to upgrade to a lighter and quicker bike in a couple years. Better not to have to eat so much depreciation.
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