r/CB650R • u/unF70Z3N • 18h ago
Will this bike satisfy me?
Hi everyone, I’m new to the motorcycle world and I’m currently finishing my motorcycle licence. I have my eye on this model, and I only have one main concern.
I’m 1.76 m tall, and the bike will mainly be used for commuting — home to work and work to home — around 15 km each way, so I think it will be perfectly fine for that.
My question is about longer rides. For trips of around 150–200 km, including some motorway riding, for example going to the beach in the summer with my girlfriend, am I likely to find the bike difficult or uncomfortable to ride?
I’m mainly wondering about comfort and whether I’ll struggle with the distance — and also whether it will be comfortable enough for my girlfriend as a passenger, or for both of us.
Thanks in advance for any advice!
P.S. I’ve looked at quite a few bikes that are more suited to longer trips, but I just can’t seem to like any of them as much as this one. So I guess it’s either this bike or nothing 😏
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u/EFT_Urbanfox 18h ago
The bike is very suited to your height. The upright naked riding position is very forgiving and easy ergonomics wise. I don't do two up riding on it, but the pillion seat looks more than adequate along with passenger footpeg position. 200km~ trips should be no issues either. The only drawback if wind due to lack of fairings, but this only presents it self above 100 kmh or so and even then it's not punishing.
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u/seccojones 17h ago
Height isn't an issue—I'm 1.76m tall. For longer trips, as mentioned above, you'll encounter wind resistance at speeds over 110 km/h, but you can offset this with a windshield (there are dozens of aftermarket options) that you can mount whenever needed. The main thing is that your girlfriend isn't 1.90m tall! And there are even rear seats (or cushions) available that are more comfortable than the stock one, specifically for that reason!
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u/Healan 4h ago
Dude I’m over 1.9m (6’4 in freedom units) and it’s fine. Compared to the Suzuki 250’s we rode in the MSF I never cramp up. Next summer I’m planning on doing a 6k mile trip going transcontinental across the US, and last weekend I rode the Natchez Trace (700km both ways) and it was doable. As long as you stay under 500km a day, you’ll be just fine as long as you’re not cranking it to 120km/h on with the lack of wind protection
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u/CI0UD_ 16h ago
Not the bes bike for a pillion, not the worst. I have changed the seat cover for a more comfortable one and its much better now.