Alright, I’ll be honest about this one. I do not own one of these, even though it’s a good bike.
Here’s why: I’m too tall for this thing, at 6’2’’ there is no way I can fit on this motorcycle. I recently took the test ride at the nearby Yamaha showroom, which by the way was very polite and efficient with all the information.
The first impressions of a tall person:
The bike feels small, but nothing too serious.
You need to sit all the way back on the seat to even be able to operate the gear lever.
Upshift and downshift required me to lift my foot of the footrest.
Low end power is nearly absent, to get moving you need to rev quite a bit.
Needs a bigger engine (wait, that’s just wishful thinking, 150cc on this one does just fine.)
Now for the good bits:
Handling is most likely the best you can get.
Brakes are so powerful it will probably stop on a rupee coin.
Once you get in the power band of the engine, it flies.
Handling is great (did I already say that?)
Looks are great for a bike this size.
Good power from a 150cc engine, nice exhaust note.
Technically advanced.
Doubts:
- High technology and technician training levels. Can Yamaha technicians keep these things going?
So here’s the tall persons verdict:
Buy, if you have the money, want high technology and amazing handling.
Avoid, if you’re taller then about 5’11’’, you will find it highly uncomfortable.