DR650 Suitable for tall folks? - Page 2

Midpack · 10-31-2012, 04:40 AM

I have a DR650 and so do several of my friends who are 6' +". With a set of 2" bar risers (Jessie's) and some lower peg mounts (Pro Cycle) you'll be set. I ran into a 6'4" rider with a 36" inseam, he added a taller seat as well. I would definitely add a 14 tooth sprocket for more low end pull.

Skidmarkart · 10-31-2012, 06:44 AM

I'm 6'4" about 225ish. Very comfortable on a stock DR with a stock seat. Rear shock is a little squishy for my taste. May upgrade one day, but I am also cheap so I may live with it. I do mostly short commuting in the city. I have a 36" inseam.

volgunner · 10-31-2012, 01:34 PM

I'm 6' 2 1/2", 34" inseam, 185 lbs. I've had my 2011 DR650 since July 2011, and put 5000 miles on it. It's bone stock. The miles are lots of mountain backroads, some interstate, and gravel roads. Longest rides are about 160 miles or so.

I'm perfectly comfortable with all the riding I've done, but this is my first dual sport. I'm thinking about bar risers and lowering the pegs, but I'm not sure it's worth it right now.

10-31-2012, 04:40 AM	#16
Midpack Adventurer Joined: Jun 2010 Location: Las Cruces, NM Oddometer: 87	Super sized I have a DR650 and so do several of my friends who are 6' +". With a set of 2" bar risers (Jessie's) and some lower peg mounts (Pro Cycle) you'll be set. I ran into a 6'4" rider with a 36" inseam, he added a taller seat as well. I would definitely add a 14 tooth sprocket for more low end pull.

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10-31-2012, 06:44 AM	#17
Skidmarkart Adventurer Joined: Sep 2012 Location: Durham NC, The Old Durty Oddometer: 51	I'm 6'4" about 225ish. Very comfortable on a stock DR with a stock seat. Rear shock is a little squishy for my taste. May upgrade one day, but I am also cheap so I may live with it. I do mostly short commuting in the city. I have a 36" inseam.

10-31-2012, 01:34 PM	#18
volgunner Adventurer Joined: Apr 2010 Location: East Tennessee Oddometer: 17	I'm 6' 2 1/2", 34" inseam, 185 lbs. I've had my 2011 DR650 since July 2011, and put 5000 miles on it. It's bone stock. The miles are lots of mountain backroads, some interstate, and gravel roads. Longest rides are about 160 miles or so. I'm perfectly comfortable with all the riding I've done, but this is my first dual sport. I'm thinking about bar risers and lowering the pegs, but I'm not sure it's worth it right now.