v7Sport ergonomics

[Piston]

For people who own and ride the original v7 sport I have a question. Can someone who is 6’1” ride this bike? Would it be uncomfortable and would it require repositioning of the foot pegs etc. Any comments or thoughts appreciated.

[Cam3512]

You can, it's just a question of how long.  The ergos are not that aggressive with the adjustable swan neck clip ons, and the rear sets aren't that far back.  I'm 5'8" with a 30" inseam, and it feels a little cramped after a couple hundred miles.

[canuck750]

You can, it's just a question of how long.  The ergos are not that aggressive with the adjustable swan neck clip ons, and the rear sets aren't that far back.  I'm 5'8" with a 30" inseam, and it feels a little cramped after a couple hundred miles.

Ditto,

5'-9", 30" inseam, swan necks pulled all the way up, rode for three hours with not too much discomfort. If anything the stock seat (with new foam) was to me the weak link.  My knees are pretty close to the jugs, if I had a longer inseam I think I would find the ride cramped.

These are small bikes by todays standards.

[Tom]

You have to slide your "bum" towards the rear of the seat to be comfortable.

[nick949]

Same basic egos as the 750S. I'm 6.2. 34 inseam. I've done many 500 mile non-slab days. You can do it but it hurts a bit.

Nick

[Cam3512]

Same basic egos as the 750S. I'm 6.2. 34 inseam. I've done many 500 mile non-slab days. You can do it but it hurts a bit.

Nick

Yea, but you're a freak of nature. Respectfully.

[Turin]

I built kind of a replica with rearsets and I fit fine. 6'4, 34" inseam.

[Phang]

I  am 5'6" 29" inseam.

It feels like tailored for riders of my height

The only thing that made me uncomfortable in a long ride is the narrow seat. It is one and a half butt cheek wide and I don't have a big butts.

Jim is right, it is a small motorcycle by today's standard.

[Piston]

Thanks all for the response, that answers my question.

[Cam3512]

My seat was redone with premium foam during the resto.  Most comfy!  The bike sits much lower than my modern V7.

[arveno]

For people who own and ride the original v7 sport I have a question. Can someone who is 6�1� ride this bike? Would it be uncomfortable and would it require repositioning of the foot pegs etc. Any comments or thoughts appreciated.

5.11 here and I find it enough comfortable.
It's a bike that I wouldn't not modify for any reason. 
Comfort is subjective to each person, some may find it comfortable some not.

[v7john]

I'm 6' 4" and have owned my V7Sport for 38 years and in my younger days rode all over Europe on it, rucksac on my back. These days (59 next week) I have to have the bars raised halfway. Luckily I'm still flexible and able to wrap myself around the bike. I will never ride with a pillion though. I did in the early days and it forced my knees into the cylinders.

Here I am on my old 850-engined S3 before the crash that ended our relationship. Similar ergonomics - V7Sport bars and seat.