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Hi,
newbie from Hull checking in. I'm looking to get an early bike as soon as poss.

Chris

Welcome Chris

Welcome in hope the search goes well

Welcome Chris, which model you going for?

Welcome in chap

Hi welcome

Thanks for the welcome.

My mates are now trying to convince me to get a Blade instead, arguing at 6ft3, 34 inch inside leg and some middle age spread it will cripple me. The Honda just leaves me cold though.

Its difficult to get a feel from a short test ride so is there anyone around of a similar size who can share their experience?

Chris

Duh, just realised I didn't mention its an early R1 I'm after.

Blades are bland and boring and small, man are they small. I am 6.3 slimmer than you but all blades apart from the foxeye crap are smaller than the R1's

You did in opening post, just chinny couldnt be arsed to read whole post . As for the other bit , im 6 1" and 14stone and gind the r 1 just fine, commute everyday

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Welcome in Chris ,Blades,been there done that,to get a new one you need to be Grumpy apparently

Hi Chris and welcome to the forum mate

Welcome in mate. Good luck finding the right bike.

Colin

Welcome in Chris
The early R1's are great but being 5'7" i can't really help you on fit lol
hope you get want you want but if it's an early R1 you will love it