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why so tall?
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<blockquote data-quote="Mooseonagoose" data-source="post: 493140" data-attributes="member: 9765"><p>If I had to venture aguess, I'd say that the height is mostly a function of the the bike's overall larger size. Consider that it was designed to carry a load of luggage [often camping gear included] as well as frequently a passenger. Your average sportbike would be hard put to accomodate those demands, much less do so comfortably.</p><p></p><p>Also, consider this, if you're feeling put-upon by the fact that you have to tippy-toe the FJR at stop signs, ...think about all of us big guys [~6'2'' +up] that just can't get comfy on a sport bike no matter how much we might like to! I feel like the proverbial monkey-f'n-a-football even on the litre-class crotch rockets! In the end, it's much easier to adapt an FJR to fit a shorter rider than vice versa. Count your blessings...</p><p></p><p>Just a thought, perhaps a lighter but nonetheless tour-worthy bike such as the Honda VFR would suit you better if the Feejer feels too ungainly?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mooseonagoose, post: 493140, member: 9765"] If I had to venture aguess, I'd say that the height is mostly a function of the the bike's overall larger size. Consider that it was designed to carry a load of luggage [often camping gear included] as well as frequently a passenger. Your average sportbike would be hard put to accomodate those demands, much less do so comfortably. Also, consider this, if you're feeling put-upon by the fact that you have to tippy-toe the FJR at stop signs, ...think about all of us big guys [~6'2'' +up] that just can't get comfy on a sport bike no matter how much we might like to! I feel like the proverbial monkey-f'n-a-football even on the litre-class crotch rockets! In the end, it's much easier to adapt an FJR to fit a shorter rider than vice versa. Count your blessings... Just a thought, perhaps a lighter but nonetheless tour-worthy bike such as the Honda VFR would suit you better if the Feejer feels too ungainly? [/QUOTE]
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