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Originally Posted by holtjv View Post
nostatic, the riding position was way more comfy for old guy knees than the cbr or gsxr. The daytona is also good. After just a few laps with the cbr my hips were burning. It didn't help that the track was incredibly bumpy, so hanging on required a lot more work.
I haven't ridden the 848, but have sat on one. Being 6'1" with knees that crunch when I walk is a bad combo on any sportbike. That is one reason I love the GS and loved the Multistrada. My knees aren't tucked at all.

I don't even try to get on a CBR, etc. That is a total non-starter for me...
Old 05-23-2010, 12:07 PM
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