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<blockquote data-quote="John_Dumke" data-source="post: 1436211" data-attributes="member: 4429"><p>Yes, being too tall would not be good. The GSXR and sport bikes in general are only good sport tourers if you are primarily on twisty back roads that require you to adjust your position for turns. This constant movement, setting up for turns, while it does tire you out, it also keeps a sporting position from becoming overbearing. If you do have to hit the freeway, 1-2 hours max is the limit, and then only if you have cruise which allows you to sit up straight and alternate arms.</p><p></p><p>So the gixxer is NOT a touring bike, but can work as a Sport Tourer, for strictly back roads. Just be smaller in stature, do yoga and have a hot tub at the end of the day. Lots of restrictions, but the reward is oh so good.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="John_Dumke, post: 1436211, member: 4429"] Yes, being too tall would not be good. The GSXR and sport bikes in general are only good sport tourers if you are primarily on twisty back roads that require you to adjust your position for turns. This constant movement, setting up for turns, while it does tire you out, it also keeps a sporting position from becoming overbearing. If you do have to hit the freeway, 1-2 hours max is the limit, and then only if you have cruise which allows you to sit up straight and alternate arms. So the gixxer is NOT a touring bike, but can work as a Sport Tourer, for strictly back roads. Just be smaller in stature, do yoga and have a hot tub at the end of the day. Lots of restrictions, but the reward is oh so good. [/QUOTE]
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