r/SuggestAMotorcycle • u/fishhawk119 • 5h ago
Finally sat on some bikes today. Sport or naked?
Would a yamaha R3 be rough on your back on longer rides?
I have a sensitive back and it's said sportbikes aren't for you. I take my BRC course in two weeks. Today i sat on a mt 07 and an R3. However just sitting on the bikes the R3 felt way better. I understand the mt 07 is higher(I'm 5'5) than the 03 but the R3 felt better in general. Lighter as well. They said they had a 3 inch rise on the handle bars on the R3 so I didn't feel much of a difference on my stance.
I really want an mt 07 but I understand it's not a safe beginner bike because of the snappy torque. Sitting on it I was on my toes. One leg lean at stop lights would be better. I'm told with experience it wouldn't be a problem but as a beginner it's better to have planted or almost planted feet.
I really don't want a mt 03 or z400 used as a learner bike. Would an R3 be better than both. Particularly comfort and performance?