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[Richard_imp]

I am also having issues with the ergonomics on the cb , been having hip pain when on the bike and also 2 days after just a 50 mile ride. I am 5’9” and 170 lbs, but 65 years old. Curious to you height? Are you able to flat foot on the triumph? I looked into the Honda ncx 750 but couldn’t throw a leg over the high tail section. I could flat foot it at stops. Also curious about the cbx 500.

I am 6 foot - on a good day. I get aches in my knees and hips on the CB (and most other bikes tbh). The XC scrambler has a seat height of 840mm and I can easily flat foot it. My R1250GS is 870mm which is also okay for me, although I wish the pillion seat was not so stepped. The Scrambler has a bench seat, which makes it easier to throw a leg over.

Good looking bike Richard, I'm sure you are going to enjoy it. That's the 1200 model isn't it with high torque motor?

I've always thought the Cb was 750 sized, rather than 1100 sized, although they are building them all smaller these days it seems.

Obleo I have a CB 500X in the garage. It's actually pretty tall too. I might ride it later and pay attention to the ergos and tell you my opinion.

That’s the one. The torque is a major attraction for me, as it suits the lazy rides I’ll use the bike for.