BIG man on a little bike?

Allrighty boys and girls....

Any BIG guys (or girls) riding the R2?

I have reservations that "just a 250" will pack my bought and paid for frame around the mountains like I hope it can.

Yes, I need to go ride one, but I am hoping to get first hand perspective from current or past owners.

Don't be bashful... I bet I am bigger...

6'3" 235, I have the X, and with the usual mods it hauls my butt around fine

6'6" around 190. I have an R and it works pretty good for a tall guy after the usual modifications, but I'm just tall not so big.

6'5" / 220# - hauls me around just fine. Have, of course, had to make some ergo changes (risers, lower pegs, higher seat), but I luv this little bike!

Well my 350, that weighs more and doesn't have as much power moves my 215 lb 6'1" ass around with out hesitation, the WR has a lot of power behind it, it will do what you ask of it and then some.

I'm 9' 7", 486 pounds.

Okay, no, I'm not, but unless you are a freak I don't think you'll have an issue. You can always mod the bars, seat, and suspension if need be. If you are freak sized, any bike would pose an issue.

Mr. Fisherman wrote:

Allrighty boys and girls....

Any BIG guys (or girls) riding the R2?

I have reservations that "just a 250" will pack my bought and paid for frame around the mountains like I hope it can.

Yes, I need to go ride one, but I am hoping to get first hand perspective from current or past owners.

Don't be bashful... I bet I am bigger...

I haven't looked to see the weight limit. I honestly don't think you would have a problem with that. It's when you start adding stuff like luggage you may start running into problems.
You need to search around, there is a guy that has packed the crap out of the bike, maybe he knows how much hes had on there? Also there has been a few people to ride two-up and have done just fine around town. In the mountains is another thing.
Seriously, go hop on one and take it for a spin. See what the bike does for you.

Im 6'7" tall and weigh 205. I Love the wr. My other bike is an f650 Dakar and lately its been sitting while Im riding the WR.

Stickman wrote:

Im 6'7" tall and weigh 205. I Love the wr. My other bike is an f650 Dakar and lately its been sitting while Im riding the WR.

Are you looking to sell the Dakar?

Tibarus wrote:

Stickman wrote:

Im 6'7" tall and weigh 205. I Love the wr. My other bike is an f650 Dakar and lately its been sitting while Im riding the WR.

Are you looking to sell the Dakar?

Sorry hanging on to the Dakar. Just rode it cross country and back this summer. Great bike!

You're big and I'm on the other end of the scale. Probably the shortest one on here too... *laughs* I make up for it with attitude.

SheWolf wrote:

You're big and I'm on the other end of the scale. Probably the shortest one on here too... *laughs* I make up for it with attitude.

Just remember, you aren't short, your perfect cuddle height >;3

Stickman wrote:

Tibarus wrote:

Stickman wrote:

Im 6'7" tall and weigh 205. I Love the wr. My other bike is an f650 Dakar and lately its been sitting while Im riding the WR.

Are you looking to sell the Dakar?

Sorry hanging on to the Dakar. Just rode it cross country and back this summer. Great bike!

Drat, oh well... XD

6'7" 220-230 lbs. Bike moves me just fine including on the freeway. The XD turns into a bit of a sail after a while, though.





As you can see, I've not done any modifications to the bars or pegs or anything. It does look a bit small under me...

The Yeti wrote:

6'5" / 220# - hauls me around just fine. Have, of course, had to make some ergo changes (risers, lower pegs, higher seat), but I luv this little bike!

Details on the seat raising? Also, what did you do to lower the pegs? I'm not a fan at all of lowering the pegs as I drag them as it is, but was just wondering.

6'3" 235, this bike really kicks ass especially with some mods. (fmf power programmer & Q4, 48t rear sprocket and taller bars)

longtallsally wrote:

The Yeti wrote:

6'5" / 220# - hauls me around just fine. Have, of course, had to make some ergo changes (risers, lower pegs, higher seat), but I luv this little bike!

Details on the seat raising? Also, what did you do to lower the pegs? I'm not a fan at all of lowering the pegs as I drag them as it is, but was just wondering.

I "raised" the seat by adding an Alaska sheepskin and put some Wal-Mart seat beads that I had laying around under the sheepskin, gave me about an inch of rise. I plan to re-work the seat foam eventually to try and flatten out the seat to get rid of the forward sliding.

I bought the same pegs that asheville thumper got: Fastway Evolution II F5. If you scroll to the bottom of this page, you'll find his review: https://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/oh-those-sweet-mods-f5/foot-pegs-t127-40.htm

I haven't installed mine yet, so can't really comment. They look nice-n-wide and very solid, though.

You've dragged a peg on the WRR?? That's some serious lean!

I don't know what else to say but: WOW ! ...I never imagagined a seat height challenge in the other direction ! Looks like a set of bar extenders (40" wide bars ?) would also be a plus !

6'3", 280, gets me around fine. BUT...I just ride it back highways to get to the dirt. It will haul me around on the freeway, but not like the 800GS does

Thought I would update the thread in case there is another large guy or gal out there shopping.

I picked up a 2008 WR250X that came with an extra set of wheels with 606s so I get the best of both worlds.

I had to go a long ways to get what I wanted for a price I could make happen at, but I am pretty happy. I just got home this morning and had to take it on a 40 mile loop that included pavement, highway, twisty 2 lane and fun dirt road.

I love this bike and have no reservations of letting go of my freshly upgraded KLR 685. This bike scoots right along and I was grinning in my helmet in the rain no less. Would have rode till I ran out of gas if I hadn't gotten so cold. I'll get that sorted out too.

Anyway, if you are thinking about one of these bikes... just go ride one. It will surprise you.

congrats on your new bike

Thanks, I am loving it