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| | I am looking to purchase my first off-road bike for trail use only (I have owned numerous street bikes). I am 6’ tall and weigh 185 lbs. Can anyone help me with how large a bike I will need to be comfortable? I will be using the bike to ride with my son who is just learning. Power and speed are not a big concern but being too cramped on the bike is. Please help… |
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| They have the bike you need pictured with your question. I'm 41yo, 6', 200lbs, and the Kawasaki KDX 200/220 is one of the finest dirt/trail bikes I've ever owned (raced as a teenager, ride a BMW K1200 for street now). Especially for us Dads, balanced in Heaven, incredible power and acceleration right out of the dealer (leave all the hopping up to the kids!), and a pleasure/easy to maintain. In fact, I suffer from multiple sclerosis and still ride mine every chance I get. Bought mine to ride with my two sons as well. KDX has all the advantages of a superior dirt bike without the disadvantages of a ho-hum trail bike. I feel like I'm eighteen again everytime I ride it. Very forgiving bike as well! If you're my age, you know what I mean. Can't go wrong with the KDX, best of luck. P
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| | Read my answer to chris. The bike will fit you fine...It's great bike. Good luck. |
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| | You can buy things to make a bike more comfortable for you if you're too tall for it. Such as higher handle bars. I have a KLX400R and standing was very cramped with the stock handle bars. I bought CR high bends it made a world of difference (i'm 5'10"). If you are looking at the KDX, I was just recently riding with a couple of guys both over 6' tall both on KDXs. I don't remember if they were 200s or 220s. |
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| Im 6'2" 200# The 200 or the 220 are great, It will tractor along with jr all day and run like a F-1 with your friends.
Rick Steinard |
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