[Virak Chea]

Just wondering if the Z125 might be too cramped for me, I am 6'1 so if there is anyone out there that has there bike already, can you tell me if it's too cramped for you and your height as well.

 

[kawi303]

My husband is 6' 2" and it seemed cramped for him. On the other hand, I am 5 feet and I have to get the seat shaved

 

[mnnthbx]

I'm 6'2". It's a bit cramped, but we'll have solution complete in about a week... Certainly, I wouldn't avoid the bike at 6'1". It's just too fun...

 

[kdash106]

I am 6'1" and when I had my grom, I never felt cramped just felt big on it.

 

[mnnthbx]

Agreed. The one difference (to me), is there's a sharper seem in the shroud on the Z, and my knee lands right on it. I'm very impressed with this bike however...

 

[kdash106]

Agreed. The one difference (to me), is there's a sharper seem in the shroud on the Z, and my knee lands right on it. I'm very impressed with this bike however...

Better then the grom?? Lol

 

[mnnthbx]

Time will tell. They're both great honestly. The coming Grom styling update is horrible to my eye, so all thing equal, win for the Z. Our shop Grom is so refined at this point, it's a better bike for sure, but give us a month with the Z. You're about to see some cool stuff...

 

[WOT]

Time will tell. They're both great honestly. The coming Grom styling update is horrible to my eye, so all thing equal, win for the Z. Our shop Grom is so refined at this point, it's a better bike for sure, but give us a month with the Z. You're about to see some cool stuff...

The update was so bad to some people they went right to owning a CBR300. Did you at any point start to consider a bike in a higher segment?

 

[mnnthbx]

We have been on liter bikes, motards, etc. and raced offroad for years. This segment is all about carefree fun to us. I wouldn't conpare a Z or Grom to any other segment honestly. It's all about enjoying it for what it is. The CBR300 never really did it for me. We have two KTM 390's, and love them, but they have more beans than the CBR...

 

[Virak Chea]

Time will tell. They're both great honestly. The coming Grom styling update is horrible to my eye, so all thing equal, win for the Z. Our shop Grom is so refined at this point, it's a better bike for sure, but give us a month with the Z. You're about to see some cool stuff...

Can't wait what you have in store.

 

[mrspade]

I'm 6'6" - so I doubt many will be as cramped as I am. A friend of mine has a Grom and races (or did race) and he's 6'10"! Is the bike cramped? Yes... but so is any 600 for me. But it's fun and I don't care if I look like goofball riding it! haha

I also plan to race WERA with it just for fun!

For size comparison (at least until I get a photo on the new Z) here's me on a borrowed Grom:

 

[WOT]

Not surprised it worked out that great, these bikes were sort of designed with that level of practicality in mind. Perfect for a lot of new riders and those with many years.

 

[Esteem91377]

6'2" here & do not feel cramped...
Probably a couple inches farther back on the seat than designed for, but quite comfortable on my maiden voyage this afternoon!
Can't wait to get back out there tomorrow after work!!!

 

[AJ Sabo]

6' 7" here and I just think of the bike more like a scooter. A dope scooter.

 

[ChicoNakai]

My knees hit the tank in an awkward spot. But its otherwise pretty ergonomic. The seating position doesn't feel like a "small" bike. Not cramped.

 

[fistofthenorth]

I'm 6'2". It's a bit cramped, but we'll have solution complete in about a week... Certainly, I wouldn't avoid the bike at 6'1". It's just too fun...

I am intrigued as to the solution you came to ? please share

 

[Stanal]

I'm 6' 0" and feel a bit cramped on the bike (still fun). The tank tapers off along the top, causing my knees to rest on this edge. Kawasaki must not have expected tall riders to even look at the Z125. If they're aware of the issue, they will tweak the design for the next iteration.

I can't wait for Mnnthbx's solution!

 

[fistofthenorth]

I was thinking maybe a custom seat or lower foot pegs ? help get those knees under the tank nicely

 

[mnnthbx]

I am intrigued as to the solution you came to ? please share

Our top clamp / bar mount offers 4 options, moving the bR forward. Additionally, the RC High bar opens everything up nicely.

 

[SoCalNomad]

Saw these, don't know if they make them for the Z-http://www.slingshotracing.net/catalog/kawasaki-0614-zx14r-adjustable-footpegs-p-816.html I'm 6'2" as well.