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    Weight and height effect

    Hey guys,

    i m kundan ghanekar. I own Honda cbr 150 and enjoy its ride. It weighs 127 kg. i weighs 68 kg and my ht is 5 ft 8 in. I want to ask that how much my weight and height effects my riding . Also which are the bikes which i can ride....
    I m not comfortable with the heighted bikes like hunk or cbz because of there weights. After i sit on the hunk, it is very difficult for me to place my both legs on ground and move bike backwards.

    Cbr is comfortable for me but i want to know are there are any other bikes which have lot of power and qlso in my range.

    p.s. Its just a query, dont want to buy bike right now..

    rgds,
    kundan
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  • #2
    Re: Weight and height effect

    GBD Approved

    Yes height and weight do play a role in handling a bike. But at the level that most of us ride at, the difference is negligible. You are not comfortable as yet, once you spend a few km with any of those bikes you will find it no different than your current bike.

    Regarding pushing the bike back, i have often seen shorter riders get off the bike and push it back because they don't want to risk dropping it. There is always a solution and your weight or height should not be a deterrent for you to ride most bikes
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    • #3
      Re: Weight and height effect

      5'8" isn't short and your weight is just about normal for us Indians. You can ride most of the bikes easily.

      I don't think you should be too much worried about all this.

      I am 5'10" and 85kgs and my fz-16 does 100km/h easily on and reaches there quickly, while i have seen many struggling to do so with their bikes.
      What i mean by this is that for our normal riding, the effect are negligible (unless the rider is really heavy).
      Ride safe and have fun.
      Regards
      Nadeem

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      • #4
        Re: Weight and height effect

        Height and weight don't necessarily affect the rider's ability, . . It's all in your head. . . I, being 5'7" have ridden almost all of the bikes and never had a problem with the height issue, though there are some (MANY) bikes in which I am able to place just one leg completely and some just letting my touch my toes. The only time you'll find difficult is, When you need to push the bike reverse. . . Once on the move, all these things are forgotten. . .

        PS: Know a friend of mine who has a Triumph Tiger, is barely able to place one leg properly on the ground but still the way is riding is just way too good . . .

        Cheers!!!
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        • #5
          Re: Weight and height effect

          Thanks to [MENTION=38603]The Monk[/MENTION] for approving thread.
          And thanks for replies to [MENTION=59533]Rakesh Rok[/MENTION] [MENTION=60608]nadz11.ns[/MENTION].
          i know that it didnt effect on riding a bike. But bike like TB 350 or 500 or bullet 350 or 250 are more than 200 kg. if on the runway, if this bike drop, i have to call someone to help me with bike....
          thats why i never take trial of these above bikes as i m scared if i loose control,then may be i met with a accident or do a lot of damage to the bike.

          rgds,
          kundan

          ps-i thought about ktm duke but 390s power is slightly on high range.

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          • #6
            Re: Weight and height effect

            Originally posted by kundanghanekar View Post
            Thanks to @The Monk for approving thread.
            And thanks for replies to @Rakesh Rok @nadz11.ns.
            i know that it didnt effect on riding a bike. But bike like TB 350 or 500 or bullet 350 or 250 are more than 200 kg. if on the runway, if this bike drop, i have to call someone to help me with bike....
            thats why i never take trial of these above bikes as i m scared if i loose control,then may be i met with a accident or do a lot of damage to the bike.

            rgds,
            kundan

            ps-i thought about ktm duke but 390s power is slightly on high range.

            and then there's a way to lift these bikes if you ever happen to drop it , check out the links I have shared,

            https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84YfDGKA4Og -> If she can lift it, you bet you can too . . .

            How to Lift a Dropped Motorcycle With No Assistance | eHow. . . There are more like this which you can research in YouTube/Google (if you want to be prepared for something like this). . .

            Speaking about the 390, HELL YEAH, that's got some crazy amount of power in it . . .

            Cheers!!!
            Yamaha Rx135 - 2005 - 2007 (stolen :mad:)
            Scooty Pep - 2008 - 2012 (sold)
            Honda Unicorn - 2012 - 2015 (crashed)
            Hero Honda Splendor+ 2015 - present (temporary ride)
            Bajaj Pulsar AS200 - 16th September 2015 - present ride

            10 years into riding :D
             Live2Race. . .

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            • #7
              Re: Weight and height effect

              Originally posted by Rakesh Rok View Post
              and then there's a way to lift these bikes if you ever happen to drop it , check out the links I have shared,

              https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84YfDGKA4Og -> If she can lift it, you bet you can too . . .

              How to Lift a Dropped Motorcycle With No Assistance | eHow. . . There are more like this which you can research in YouTube/Google (if you want to be prepared for something like this). . .

              Speaking about the 390, HELL YEAH, that's got some crazy amount of power in it . . .

              Cheers!!!
              thanks rakesh. This really helps. Also i m not going to buy 390 as if i dont control power, weight is not a issue for any kind of trouble. I m happy with my 150.

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              • #8
                Re: Weight and height effect

                I was not sure before I got mine. Am 5'2" and ~47 KGs. I ride a CL350. Never faced any problem w.r.t handling it.

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