Tall people with burgman??

zozie · 12-11-2012, 12:49 PM

Can anyone tell me what the burgman 650 would be like for a 6'3" dude for long distance touring?
I don't know why but occasionally I really get the itch for an automatic rig when sitting in traffic.....

kioti · 12-11-2012, 01:35 PM

You may have to remove the butt rest, what inseam?

DaveStockwell · 12-11-2012, 03:20 PM

My buddy rides a Bergman 650 as his main bike. Takes it everywhere. I'm close to your height and have spent some miles on it. Overall I have zero complaints. The only issue for me is that after 31 years on traditional motorcycles, the feet forward seating position puts too much weight on my butt. I tried using my buddy's backrest but it's too close for my long legs. If it was my bike, I'd pony up for a custom Riches seat that pushed the step in the seat back a bit and invest in a taller aftermarket windscreen.

I agree, the automatic feature is wonderful when commuting or otherwise dealing with stop and go traffic.

The storage capacity is HUGE and with the addition of a Givi trunk would make it an excellent long distance ride.

Mucka · 12-11-2012, 04:21 PM

I am 6'3" and have a Burgman. Great ride. Mine has a Corbin seat.I like the fact you can move around in different riding positions. There is a Burgman forum. Can't remember the name of it. Should be easy to find. There are many mods that can be done to make it the perfect ride.

Russ

notsofastdavid · 12-11-2012, 05:29 PM

I am 6-2 and ride my Burgman everywhere and have for 6 years, I took my backrest off and installed a Subaru headrest bent to slide into the stock Burgy backrest holes. Great comfort and support, plus it gives my something to hold onto.

DandyDoug · 12-11-2012, 07:45 PM

Cannot reply to the tall question as i am only 5' 8", but as for the feet forward position that's not a problem. Just move your feet back to where you are comfortable, there is more than enough room on the floor and foot rest to move your feet back several inches.

Aftermarket seats are available if you really think you need one.

Bearcat · 12-12-2012, 06:26 AM

I ride a 650 Burgman and I'm 6.1 with a 34 " inseam. I make backrest's for both the 650 and 400 Burgman's. These will give you 2 to 3" of additional legroom and provide lower back support. Check out the post's on the Burgman USA forum. Do a search for bearcat backrest.

DandyDoug · 12-12-2012, 07:03 AM

As short as i am , I have one of Bearcat's back rests on my Burgman , it is by far the best thing i have done so far to improve my comfort on the machine !!

12-11-2012, 12:49 PM	#1
zozie ^OP Adventurer Joined: Jun 2012 Location: Mississauga, ON, Canada Oddometer: 92	Tall people with burgman?? Can anyone tell me what the burgman 650 would be like for a 6'3" dude for long distance touring? I don't know why but occasionally I really get the itch for an automatic rig when sitting in traffic.....

12-11-2012, 03:20 PM	#3
DaveStockwell Rock Fodder Joined: Jul 2011 Location: Betwix the Cascades and Puget Sound Oddometer: 205	My buddy rides a Bergman 650 as his main bike. Takes it everywhere. I'm close to your height and have spent some miles on it. Overall I have zero complaints. The only issue for me is that after 31 years on traditional motorcycles, the feet forward seating position puts too much weight on my butt. I tried using my buddy's backrest but it's too close for my long legs. If it was my bike, I'd pony up for a custom Riches seat that pushed the step in the seat back a bit and invest in a taller aftermarket windscreen. I agree, the automatic feature is wonderful when commuting or otherwise dealing with stop and go traffic. The storage capacity is HUGE and with the addition of a Givi trunk would make it an excellent long distance ride. __________________ "Yes. It looks insubordinate, but it isn't really." - T.E. Lawrence

12-11-2012, 05:29 PM	#5
notsofastdavid Kinda Fast.......... Joined: Dec 2011 Location: Just to the right of the John Burch Society Oddometer: 6	Burgy I am 6-2 and ride my Burgman everywhere and have for 6 years, I took my backrest off and installed a Subaru headrest bent to slide into the stock Burgy backrest holes. Great comfort and support, plus it gives my something to hold onto.

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12-11-2012, 01:35 PM	#2
kioti Cruzinonline Joined: Mar 2011 Location: East end of the yellow brick road Oddometer: 204	You may have to remove the butt rest, what inseam?

12-11-2012, 04:21 PM	#4
Mucka Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Columbus, Ohio Oddometer: 208	I am 6'3" and have a Burgman. Great ride. Mine has a Corbin seat.I like the fact you can move around in different riding positions. There is a Burgman forum. Can't remember the name of it. Should be easy to find. There are many mods that can be done to make it the perfect ride. Russ

12-11-2012, 07:45 PM	#6
DandyDoug Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Lewisville, NC Oddometer: 288	Cannot reply to the tall question as i am only 5' 8", but as for the feet forward position that's not a problem. Just move your feet back to where you are comfortable, there is more than enough room on the floor and foot rest to move your feet back several inches. Aftermarket seats are available if you really think you need one.

12-12-2012, 06:26 AM	#7
Bearcat burg1 Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Delaware/Florida/Pa Oddometer: 87	I ride a 650 Burgman and I'm 6.1 with a 34 " inseam. I make backrest's for both the 650 and 400 Burgman's. These will give you 2 to 3" of additional legroom and provide lower back support. Check out the post's on the Burgman USA forum. Do a search for bearcat backrest.

12-12-2012, 07:03 AM	#8
DandyDoug Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Lewisville, NC Oddometer: 288	As short as i am , I have one of Bearcat's back rests on my Burgman , it is by far the best thing i have done so far to improve my comfort on the machine !!