Comfort on a GS500?

[throwback]

I am approx 6'2" and can't really tell how a GS500E would fit my frame from the 10 minutes I have ridden on one.  Any opinions?  I really like the bikes from what you guys say on here, but have owned a bike in the past that I looked a bit too big on.  Maybe the fact that I am much bigger (i.e. fat) than I should be makes the diff.  I found one for sale that I like, but don't want to purchase it, then feel like I should not have due to size.

[My Name Is Dave]

I'm between 6'1" and 6'2" and the bike fits great. My only basis for comparison is an '84 Honda CB125, but I feel good on the GS5. As for weight...I'm stuck at 174 so I can't vouch for any heavier.

Dave  

[RVertigo]

Go to a dealer and sit on one in a riding position for 30+ minutes...

[Badger]

Go to a dealer and sit on one in a riding position for 30+ minutes...

Make sure you make "vroom vroom" noises the whole time.

[RVertigo]

Make sure you make "vroom vroom" noises the whole time.

+1

It's just not realistic if you don't!

[pandy]

Make sure you make "vroom vroom" noises the whole time.

+1

It's just not realistic if you don't!

Hey...I made vroom vroom noises when looking at new bikes! In fact, I make vroom vroom noises when I sit on my bf's FZ6!!  :mrgreen:

[Phaedrus]

I think you guys are being smartasses But I think you have a point. When I went to look at the GS for the first time, I sat on it for a few minutes. I adjusted the mirrors and swayed from side to side..tried different seating positions. It was kinda hard on the sidestand, but it was still doable. If I had know about the center stand, I woulda had that sucker propped up on that sitting there eating my lunch.  :lol:  A prim,ary reason I bought my Gs was because it "felt right". If I had not taken the time to sit on it for a while and really get a feel for it, I might not have bought it as off the cuff as I did. Others I sat on - like a damn Ninja - just felt awkward and odd. One of the best things about the GS is how I feel ON it. So i suggest doing the same.

Or look for a local GS rider courtesy of the gs rider map and see if they will let you take theirs for a spin?  :dunno:

[aaronstj]

General conscesus seems to be that it's fine for riders as tall (or taller) than 6'5".

A good topic: http://www.gstwins.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=20520

Or, just search for "ergonomics" or "tall riders"

[streetsweeper]

Well if you're overweight and have bad knees, sportbikes probably won't be too comfortable for prolonged periods of time. But if you're even semi flexible, it should be okay. I'm 6 ft. 2 and about 190-195 pounds and I fit PERFECT on my '05 GS500F.  :dunno:

[natedawg120]

also if you are worried about your appearance maybe you could sit on one and have a friend take a picture.  Then you could see for yourself.  I think if it is comfy enough for you and you like it it will be fine.  I am 190-200lbs, 5'11" and i love my 05.

[ditchdoc1017]

I am 6ft4 210 works fine for me.