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mnlittrell21 |
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Joined: May 17, 2008 |
Hello all this is my first post.
Im really interested in the Rebel. It will be my first bike if I buy it. My question is this: At 6'2" and 180 lbs, am I too big for this bike? Thanks! |
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Don_Red |
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Joined: Apr 15, 2008 Country: USA State/Province: IL City: Southern |
I'm 6'2" and 225lbs. I will say yes it is a tad small...but not that bad. I rode for around an hour today and could just start to feel my back start to hurt.
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mnlittrell21 |
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Joined: May 17, 2008 |
Do your legs contact the handle bars? I was kinda concerned about this.
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spaztikmunkie |
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Joined: May 17, 2008 |
i was about to post a a bulletin with the very same question. I am new to riding myself and while looking for my first bike a deal on a '87 450 fell into my lap that i just can't pass up. I am 6' 2" and 220 lbs so lets hope for the both of us that 6' 2" is not too big for these bikes.
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hercman |
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Joined: May 6, 2004 Motorcycle: 2005 Yamaha Vstar 650 Rebel: None Country: USA State/Province: TX City: Fort Worth |
Handle bars can be rotated if they contact your legs.
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ddouble |
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Joined: Aug 16, 2005 Motorcycle: 08 Versys, 97 C-10, 79 KZ650 Rebel: 250 Country: USA State/Province: NC City: Newport |
The handle bars are easily adjusted. They can be rotated up for clearance/comfort. Remember to rotate the levers so they are usable.
Inseam is the important measurement on the Rebel. Dan |
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Don_Red |
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Joined: Apr 15, 2008 Country: USA State/Province: IL City: Southern |
I have a 34" inseam. I had to rotate the handle bars to clear my legs on tight turns. Made it a whole lot better.
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BigDean |
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Joined: Mar 18, 2007 Motorcycle: 2007 Honda Rebel: 250 Country: USA State/Province: OK City: Collinsville |
I am 6'2" as well, just move the handle bars up a bit. The dealership did it for me and all is well.
![]() _________________ BigDean -------------------------------------------------------------------------- “Diplomacy is the art of saying “Nice doggie” until you can find a rock.” Will Rogers 2007 Honda Rebel 250 1985 Yamaha Virago XV700 |
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mnlittrell21 |
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Joined: May 17, 2008 |
My inseam is 34" also. Hopefully they will raise the bars up at the time I purchase.
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hercman |
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Joined: May 6, 2004 Motorcycle: 2005 Yamaha Vstar 650 Rebel: None Country: USA State/Province: TX City: Fort Worth |
They will the techs just slap em together to put em on the floor there is no bars will be placed in X position. They should work with you "within limits" to adjust the bike to you.
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Diddlee |
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Joined: Mar 6, 2008 Country: USA State/Province: AL City: Sylacauga |
I'm 6'3" 195 lbs. The fit is a little cramped especially if I don't sit on the back part of the seat. So far I've had no problems with rides up to an hour. An hour is the longest ride I've had since purchasing the little Rebel.
_________________ Realize deeply that the present moment is all you will ever have. |
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MillenniumRebel |
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Joined: Jul 25, 2003 |
http://www.rebel250.com/rebelforum/viewtopic.php?t=5487
MillenniumRebel wrote: it's NOT about height - it's about leg length... http://www.rebel250.com/rebelforum/viewtopic.php?t=4901 MillenniumRebel wrote: leg room and standover height are functions of INSEAM length and NOT total height 5'10" height is meaningless 31.5" inseam is useful info 165#lbs weight is also useful from a performance standpoint just for example someone at 6'3" could be a short leg knuckle dragging gorilla with a 26" inseam - or - a spider legged runt with a 39" inseam (how are we to know ?) and a BIG differance between the two http://www.rebel250.com/rebelforum/viewtopic.php?t=4308 http://www.rebel250.com/rebelforum/viewtopic.php?t=4695 http://www.rebel250.com/rebelforum/viewtopic.php?t=3422 MillenniumRebel wrote: 6'2" doesn't tell us anything ... inseam length = stand over height http://www.rebel250.com/rebelforum/viewtopic.php?t=5310 MillenniumRebel wrote: aka: stand over height ... leg length (crotch to floor) |
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mnlittrell21 |
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Joined: May 17, 2008 |
MR- My inseam is posted above. It is 34".
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MillenniumRebel |
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Joined: Jul 25, 2003 |
yours is ... but Diddlee's isn't ... was posting for general info ...
typically 33" is about where the 'cramped' complaints start to occur ... handlebar rotation helps somewhat |
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Jimmbo |
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Joined: Aug 15, 2007 Country: USA State/Province: PA City: Bethel Park |
Ok.. to add to the collection...I'm 6' 2 1/2"..and about 180 (not quite)... and I have a 34" inseam...I fit fine on my '86 Rebel...plenty of room/clearance on the handlebars ...including during a turn...and an hour in the saddle is no problem...
Hope you have many safe miles, whatever ride you choose. _________________ The race goes not necessarily to the swift, but to those who keep on running! |
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Greg |
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Joined: Apr 17, 2008 Country: USA State/Province: TX City: Austin |
I was concerned about this as well, I'm 6'3" 190 lbs. and all legs (36" inseam) and after adjusting the bars it was a world of difference. It's a lot more comfortable. The pegs and controls are not as forward as I would like, but there are things you can do to fix that as well.
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Duke |
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Joined: Jul 25, 2003 Motorcycle: 98 Valkyrie Rebel: 250 Country: USA State/Province: GA City: Vidalia |
The biggest issue for tall folks seems to go unrealized:
it's not so much leg clearance (which the bar adjustment will help considerably), but the fact that with the bars low, you are riding "hunched" to keep your hands in place. Rotating the bars will immediately reduce the back pain associated with that ![]() _________________ ![]() Duke "Skills must be Learned" ------ Herb Christian "Ask your doctor if medical advice from a television commercial is right for _you_." |
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bulldozerdlux |
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Joined: May 19, 2008 Country: USA State/Province: NE City: Omaha |
good quote john wayne
_________________ GO REBELS !!! 2007 red rebel _____________________ It dont matter how big it is as long as you have one and like to ride it alot |
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