7 Best Motorcycles For Senior Riders 2024
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- Опубліковано 14 тра 2024
- Welcome back to the channel. Today we bring you the insane list of 7 Best Motorcycles For Senior Riders 2024.
When you find out how amazing these bikes are, you will be astound.
The List includes -
Honda Rebel 500
Suzuki SV650
Indian Roadmaster
Yamaha Tracer 900 GT
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
Harley Davidson Street Glide
BMW K 1600 B
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4: 35 I'm 68 - and the very last thing I want on my ride is TECH.. Give me a Royal Enfield (650 twin) that will pull it's butt of and I'll sort the rest out like I've always done - thanks
Back in the 80s I had a Suzuki 250 4-stroke. It had the basics: electric start; speedo; tachometer … that’s all you need. That motorcycle was incredibly reliable and had enough speed to safely drive around the suburbs. It had good kms to fuel ratio, too.
It’s only drawback was it only had a comfortable cruising speed of 80 to 85 km per hour on the open road, otherwise the little engine started screaming for mercy. Even so this didn’t stop me from travelling long distances in Australia. It’s relatively small size made it ideal for stealth camping and I was able to load up a surprising amount of luggage on it.
I can’t think of a better motorcycle in that cc range for value. As for so-called high tech improvements, they can keep ‘em !!
'08 Bonneville ticks the boxes for me, no tech. A very pleasant power delivery.
I have the Royal Enfield Interceptor, it's a great bike and puts a smile on my face every time I ride it! Downsides are niggles like catching your legs on the footrests due to their position and sticking out too far. This is easily fixed with aftermarket options for about £50. Some may want to fit bar risers to get their back fully upright, again an inexpensive fix and apart from that I have fitted a small short screen. Then it's just deciding on customising to make it your own from the vast range of products available.
Your suggestions are a contradiction unto themselves. Going from a Suzi 650 to a behemoth Indian to a Tracer?! These are big and heavy, or highly powered machines.
Personally, I find your suggestion of senior bikes highly condescending.
I've been riding for 40 years, and at the ripe, young age of 66, own the same Triumph Rocket 3 2.3 litre monster I bought back in 2006. If someone were to tell me it was too big or too heavy for me, I'd spit in their f*cking eye! But getting on a gargantuan Indian would be ok, would it? 🙄🤦🏻♂️.
Tell you what, how about you do bike tests for new bikes and new riders, and leave us decrepit, crusty old bastards to get on whatever we damn well please. I mean, we've only been riding bikes since before you were born, so we'll do what we can to try and put our last remaining breaths and brain cell to good use.
Indeed👍
I'm 65 and I've a Triumph 900 Street Twin. Only weighs 210 k, very economical and a million miles cooler to look at than any of those bikes 😎😎😎
I love a Street Twin and there’s a new smaller one too, but like the Royals, it’s an hour from me.
@@dam4274 So what? I bought my scooter from a dealer 250 km away. And I am thinking about a Street 400, too.
@@1zanglang It’s a major inconvenience.
3 of the bikes shown here are 700 lb + behemoths that I would only recommend to experienced drivers who want to tour long distances and bring your wallet cause they are expensive to buy , expensive maintain and expensive to insure. There are other choices that are half the money and easier to drive like Triumph Bonneville 1200. Even much smaller bikes are so much easier to drive and still provide the motorcycle thrill.
As a 69 year old motorcyclist I couldn't agree more !! UA-cam reviewers are obsessed with two-wheeled dressed-up trucks.If I cannot put a bike on a centre-stand easily - forget it ! Oh, I forgot, half the tonnage that is sold now no longer has centre-stands. " ...Bikes for Seniors.." ?? Really........
Had a Triumph Bonn 750 yrs ago Gr8 bike age is a factor but more importantly physical condition a 750 lb bike feels perfect for this 63 yr old
Buy used avoid the tech and high prices I bought a 2006 FLSTCI EFI with 13500 miles on it for $6500 three yrs ago very happy with it know your limitations and ride on
I”m 3/4 of a century in age. Currently have four bikes, owned 29. Can’t believe you overlooked my 2023 Hayabusa. Smooth as silk, easy to maneuver, and fast as lighting.
Good man!
Great bike for touring.
I have a v max 1200, and a FJR
1300 . They are ridden , a lot, but
im only 73.
73 and riding a V max? Sheesh. You're a old he- man.
Stop showing off
@@StoffelDilligas sorry i couldnt help it, R
@@chloehood6355 👍
You still young.
I’m 71 and still own my VROD!
At the ripe age of 70 years I'm doing fine on my 1991 Suzuki GSX 600f. An old guy on an old bike which costed me only 650 euros. :)
That’s basically the 600 Bandit right? My buddy’s wife had one and loved it. Not saying it’s a girls bike. 😬. That’s just what she had and he had the 1200 Bandit. Both were good bikes. I have FJ09 and ride with them all of the time. We are older people and don’t drive like hooligans. She kept up on that Bandit 600 all day.
@@Nine_883 They share the same engine but the GSX 600F, also known as Katana, has full fairing and clip-on type handlebars albeit not as low as on modern sportsbikes. It was advertised as a sports tourer back then, but if you look at the seating position and gearbox ratios, it’s basically a high revving classic sportsbike.
I might turn the throttle every now and then on empty straighs but I corner with caution because breaking a hip or any other body part at my age isn’t something I am looking forward to…😉
I'm pushing 68 and last October bought a 2004 Honda 600 Hornet. Enough power to beat 95% of cars on the road, acceleration wise.
Top speed is academic with so many speed cameras everywhere.
Previous to this machine I owned a ZRX1100, my favourite all time bike.
I’d be all about that shit if it weren’t for the damn skeletal problems three herniated discs wedging of the vertebrae scoliosis and kyosis and to top it off nodules four of them on the spinal column heritage is perfect for me like I said know your limitations got to admit it does kick my ass though, but that’s any bike
@@Saxondog My favorite bike of all time, out of almost 50 I have owned, was a 1980 Yamaha XS1100 Special. I wouldn't be able to ride one now, the seat is too high.
The first two were ideal, after that all the bikes are either too heavy or too tall
At 78, I will continue riding the Vincent.
I'm 62 and I so want one
Im 62 and so want one
I love to see that .
If you're going to do it... might just as well do it in style!
It's most probably worth about as much as all these bikes together.
summary: as a senior: you want a low seat height and you want a high seat height. you want lightweight and you want super heavy weight. you want luxury and you want stripped down simplicity. Das ist Klar ?
And as smooth as your favorite jazz record, because that's what seniors listen to.😄
@@orbarends oh... So low ! Never seen videos of the retirement home Punk Bands ? Whom do you think invented Thrash Band music ? I do have to admit though that it looks weird, ha ha !
@@thorick590 Have you heard of sarcasm? I'm 60+ myself.😆
@@orbarends Sarcasm ? Yeah man, we go waaaaaay back !! Ha ha !
@@orbarends Not me. All my music comes from the '60s and '70s. What was around when I was a teenager.
I am 73 and just bought my 4th bike. This time I went much bigger. I got a 1300 Sabre, and at first it was a bit of a shock on how stiff the handling was with that long wheel base. But as a 5'5" rider I like the low seat, and I can get my feet flat on the ground. Yesterday I stopped at the gas station on uneven ground, and dropped it. Guess what?! With that low center of gravity, I was able to pick it up. And the handling is getting easier every day. Now I have to convince my wife to go cruising with me.
Im 66 and the Kawasaki 800 twin and Guzzi V7 do it for me.
After the first bike you have gone into the realms of fantasy.
I’m 89 and just bought a turbo-kit for my 2008 Busa!
Bravo.
Yeah...I doubt it....
Not sure why the Indian, Harley & Beemer were on the list. I’m 72. Was going to give up riding, but my wife told me no way you’ll be miserable. But I said the bikes getting too heavy and I’m not using it for any long trips anymore which by the way, was a Harley Street glide special. My wife says get back to basics like when you were young. My 1st bike was a Honda 360CB in high school, but I wasn’t ready to downsize that much. So after doing many rides of just about brand out there, I’m still on a Harley, but a Softail Standard. No bags, no faring/windshield. Back in the wind and enjoying the ride, and lost 300lbs 😊
Smart Wife
I have an '06 Sportster 1200, but it is borderline being too heavy. At the other end I have a 2016 Honda Rebel 250. I'm partially disabled besides being old (if you call 65 old) Most people much older than me are in better condition for riding.
SV650 is going to be the best for seniors for 1 up riding around town and on the twisties. The price is right and the aftermarket is huge. Repairs are simple and the bike has some balls if you want to pin the throttle. It will go 130mph stock.
60 here and I tend to fall asleep while riding, so to keep me awake a need a bike that readlines at 16.000 rpm. To better gauge my loss of balance and reflexes I need it to be agile and snappy -on a cruiser you don´t realize- To prevent neck, wrist, back, knees, arse and ankle aching, I need a seating position that stretches those joints, so I need clip ons below the triple clamps, and footpegs close to the seat. So the best bike for a senior is a supersport. Cruisers must be avoided as they accelerate aging.
Hear, hear!
You talk utter rubbish iam 65 and still rde a Yamahafz1n 06 from new and i can afford any bike i want but my old Yamahafz1n ticks all the boxes fast handles the road no anti lock brakes no rider gizmos just my right hand to control the bike i don't need a rocking chair yet mate live life for today because tomorrow may never come
Fine choice my friend. I had an FZ1 and now I have an FJ09 tracer which is the same motor as the FZ09. Great bikes I like an old Dyna Wide Glide with Apes as well. I also like med my CRF300 until it got ripped off. I am 55.
Pretty much ditto, 64, 07 FZ1 from new. Still ride it, still love it, but also ride a RE 350 classic.......a lot.
I'm sixty nine still riding my Gold wing
I'll stick with my V7 850 2021 Guzzy. I'm 63 and my v7 is all I need in a motorcycle .
That seems like a great bike for all the reasons given in this video 👍🏽
Guzzi are beautiful bike (with a amazing engine)
- Often joke with the wife that when I'm too old to scoot around on 2 wheels, I'll build one of those Morgan Three-wheeler kit... and I want with with a Guzzi engine!
@@michelt4390I had to look the Morgan up as I didn't know about them and not available in Canada. Very cool looking vehicle 👌. And the engine is already aiming the right way , perfect for a Guzzy . Match made in heaven 🙌 😍
@@freeride6073 While a new factory made Morgan ThreeWheeler can't probably be bought in Canada. Kit cars are available.
- In the Montreal area, there are two of them built with HD engine
@@michelt4390 thx for the info , I appreciate very much and glad to have discovered the Morgan . I had seen T -Rex and another one call Campagna or something but the Morgan with the engine expose out front has a look of retro/mechanical that I much prefer . Probably why I love the look of my Guzzi
72 year old here, got my 2017 sv650 new out of the box. I love it except for the plank they call a seat. Finally put on a Corbin seat and can’t be happier!
Most of us are overweight and underpowered meanwhile. So, Enfields 350 cc is clearly the to go bike.
Yesssss!
a bit gutless heavy bike
Thank you. I love just most motorcycles, so each you recommended I wish I had in my garage. I am 71 and have owned two Harley Road Glide Ultras, one Yamaha Super Tenere that I rode to Alaska, and now own a Kawasaki Versys 1000 and really like the bike. I miss my Harleys but they were just too heavy in the garage. This is probably my last year riding and wish all older riders a safe a beautiful ride until they sell their last bike.
I'm 72 and I love my Moto Guzzi v7 comfortable and reliable.
I am 79 and have been riding since 1961. I was going to give up 2 wheels when I hit 80 but leaving a running horse last year told me that I don't bounce like I use to so I sold my '01 Bonnie that I had for 12 years. I have regretted it every day. I sat on a RE 400 in New Zealand last fall and it fit just perfectly but that bike is not in the US...yet. I NEED to get back on 2 wheels, and what is nice is that my lady knows that more than I do.
I'd look at a Yamaha V-Star 250, or a used Honda Rebel 250.
I’m 72 and still enjoy my 2020 R1250 RS. Very comfortable ride; expensive to maintain but I can afford it. I had a couple of S1000R’s and a Ducati Diavel in the past ten years and they were ok to ride for about 30 minutes. My favorite was a K1300GT, but it was 100lbs heavier than the RS and a bit top heavy. FUN and fast. I always wear a helmet and full gear so “wind in my hair” is not in the cards. I could see myself on a Tracer GT+ perhaps. I don’t need radar. I am interested in the Mandello S as it is a few lbs lighter than my RS. The Indian and H-D’s are jokes. 900lbs of 1940’s tech and 22nd century pricing? Nuh uh
Why do you say the 1250 gs is expensive to maintain? I'm thinking of getting one
The 1940s tech is exactly what I want. But not the weight or price. I don't have a clue why people my age want all this TRASH technology. I want what I grew up with. NO computers. Just simple machines.
@geraldscott4302 I'd like a 57 chevy. But not the weight or the price. 😬 many of us long for the past, but change is inevitable. If you don't change, you rust and die
@@maxxbenzz7842 I may not be able to afford a '57 Chevy, but I am sticking with older technology. I have older carbureted cars and bikes, enough to last me the rest of my life, and I'm keeping them. I use an old school flip phone, with NO internet connection. I'm sticking with old technology everywhere I can, even if it is inconvenient. All this new TRASH technology is NOT for me. I'm not going to rust, we are all going to die. And I am not going to spend the rest of whatever time I have left dealing with something I despise.
Changed to scooters at age 75 . Now 80 years.
Hello everybody I use to drive 850 pound bike in 2022 I bought cb 500x honda it like a charme not heavy nice ride no issue I could sit strait on it good for my back very niced to ride Jacques rockland ontario I like the sleeper clucth on it if you got a chance please try one
75 year old man here. Have ridden a Honda CTX1300 for nine years now. Great one up touring machine. 740 lbs with low center of gravity. 71k miles now, getting ready for 2,100 mile trip next week.
For the record, several of the bikes in this video are too big for many seniors, including two of the Harleys and the BMW.
I'm more into the retro bikes because they bring back the joy of riding in my younger days with something modern enough the shops will still work on it
I went from HD Electra Glide to Honda Shadow,best decision ever
Growing weary of my Vulcan Voyager on anything but long trips ...... That SV 650 speaks to me 😊 👍 !
If my feet have to be tucked up underneath me, I can’t ride it……. I just don’t bend that way anymore
@@squidduck
I haven't sat on one yet but it doesn't look too extreme ...
74 here. kymco agility 125 (max speed 60mph!) for in town errands. 2014 Honda Forza 281cc maxi scooter for shorter day trips. 2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 for longer day trips. All 3 bikes handle 2up with no problems. If I had choose one all purpose machine I would choose the Forza. At only 400 lbs with a CVT transmission this maxi scooter is effortless to ride and is quite comfortable. If you are not planning to do much highway driving, a 125cc scooter with a CVT does the job marvelously and is a ton of fun!
Interesting you should mention a scooter. I have a 2009 Genuine Stella. Same as a 1970s Vespa P series. All metal, 2 stroke, carbureted, kick start only, manual shift and clutch. The seat is a bit tall for me, the only reason I can get on it is because it is a step through. But even when I get on, I still have to tip toe it. I just can't bring myself to ride a CVT scooter. If I were to get a CVT scooter, it would be a used carbureted Vespa GT200. I know someone who has one. I would sure miss shifting though. Shifting and leaning in turns are two of the main reason I ride, the other being out in the wind. No windshields for me.
@@geraldscott4302 The Stella sounds like an old school blast to ride. Is it 150ccs? The Kawasaki Vulcan is my true love - perfect on the rural twisties in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Feels like a larger bike (e.g. the cited Street Glide at 780lbs!) than it is (at "only" 620 lbs). The Vulcan is quite agile for a mid-weight cruiser thanks to its low center of gravity (with its seat height of 26.5in) and its bodacious grunt. However for stop and go city driving, slow walking the Vulcan is a pain in the ass. Also, swinging my leg over the wide seat to mount/dismount can be a chore. Hence the beauty of step through scooters! Anyway, not including the Kawasaki family of cruisers (Vulcan, Vaquero, and Voyager) in this review is puzzling.
I got the rebel cmx 500 to replace my virago 750 as it’s getting to heavy for me to get in & out of the shed , but then I do have a fixed left knee with 2” shorter than my right, I did have to replace the seat for a all in one and red dragon forward controls to make it comfortable, it’s been the best choice for me, I am 67 .
I ride a rebel 250. Backing it out of my shed is easy-peasy. I can pick it up if I drop it. The battery died on me at the grocery store. I mounted the bike, stood up and walked it forward as fast as i could. Popped the clutch and she fired right up.
Sorry but those big bloated cruisers are way too heavy for seniors like me, if I dropped it I'd never get it up again. Time for a rethink.
Just sold my Gold Wing (Mongo) with 218,000 worry free miles and picked up a CB650R. The CB is so much more fun to ride, easyier to service/detail and no need for reverse. If you're starting to feel fatigued after riding around 100 miles you may want to stop using cruise control. Fun to watch, thanks!
Gold Wings are garbage and Honda motorcycle dealers are few and far between like all Jap bikes. FJB 🖕🇨🇳
I'm 70 and I wouldn't trade my '99 Heritage Softail for any of these bikes! And I ride damn near everyday, when possible due to weather!
Finally someone with some class
@@deborahrauth7629 thank you!
I'd choose the Gold Wing over the BMW just to save the insane cost of required dealership maintenance.
I agree with most of the comments,
Seniors should ride what they want, harley road king for me.
Now you talking
I agree with at least the first part of your comment, "seniors should ride whatever (the f**k)" they want.
There seems to be a lot of assumptions here about what types of bikes that older riders want. I'm 71 and have been riding a 2009 Yamaha VMAX since 2009.
At 74 I have a Honda NC-750 and love it. My touring bike is a Triumph Explorer 1200 XRT. In the future I may downsize to the Tiger 900 Gt Pro.
The Harley Davidson heritage softail, probably the best motorcycle for anybody who is in the arthritic years comfort and plenty of balls to get up and go
Yep.ya, just can't beat the classic look of them either
" plenty of balls to get up and go". You are joking I presume. A great heavy slug. Have you ever ridden a quick bike?
@@RichardASK probably not by todays crotch rocket standards moto guzzi fairly fast in the 1970s lost friends all of which loved bikes never really felt the need to exceed 100 when u survive longer than 40 yrs of dodging assholes and you reach your mid 60s still riding a bike above a 1200cc cycle despite spinal deformities joint replacement surgery and a life of very hard work six kids two wives I still manage to piss off some on the road who don’t appreciate my aggressive riding style no when you can see your 70s closing in on you and you have the history that I do and boys a third your age feeling cocky trying to belittle you as if they know shit about anything because they have access to the fastest bikes ever built and the general attitude is fuck the world I’ll be as dangerous as I want as fast as I can do it. Plenty of you are dying. You’ll never see 40 years of motorcycling not all of you but some of you the unfortunate thing for you is you can’t make me feel bad about my life. I’ve lived it the way I want, you’re essentially just getting started good luck. I really wish you the best despite how fast you think you are. So no not kidding my fifth bike while modified with new cams and loud enough to wake the dead it’s just right amount to get up and go for my old ass. When or if you get to be my age be interesting to see what you’re still doing. And just what younger kids are saying to try to be better than you
Live on your terms without regret and I would do it all again good night, speedy keep the rubber side down. Wish you the best.
@@RichardASK saw your pic LMFAO
Love The First One Cuz Of Its Retro Look & Simplicity, Best Part In Any Bike!
At 71 and own 2 KTM duke 390's and live for the twisties in the California foothills.....
I'm just a 58 year old pup, a couple years ago I got rid of my BMW R1100RS and bought a KTM rc390. I haven't had this much fun on two wheels for years! A bit small for touring, but I've had it on weekend trips to camp and watch some MotoAmerica racing.
Age 67, my Yamaha Zuma 50cc for in town and Honda VTX 1800R for out of town 😊
Most seniors I know don't want big heavy bikes, they all remember the bikes they road in their youth. Not one of these bikes hiked back to times past. The Royal Enfield interceptor, Triumph Boniville, or Kawasaki W series. All have retro styling, mid range engines and moder performance. This video is just a sales pitch for some of the 2024 range
I am 62 and sporting an R1, R7 RZ350 and an RD350. So maybe you may want rethink your agisim video. Not every old person wants a bagger or a vtwin.
At 58 my Aprilia RSVR hurt my back and wrists, I purchased a 2023 Yamaha MT 09SP and absolutely love it.
I'm 69, in England and perfectly happy with my 1978 Triumph 750 Bonneville and 1980 Suzuki GS550. Simple, reliable, low cost and fun to ride, that's all I want from a bike.
Great recommendations for seniors 😊
Glad you liked it 😌
I quit riding 20 years ago, because I was an outlaw biker / street-racer. I'm glad i'm alive, so i've moved on. I sure do miss riding though. I used to feel safer on a motorcycle than in a car.
At 67, I ride a ZX14R and a C-14. Don't see a day when I trade these in for something less.
Super legal o vídeo, lindas motos 👏👍👍👊👊😄😄🇧🇷🇧🇷
I have 5 in the garage, ZZR1200 RC51. 89 RACE HAWK, 78 vintage Cafe racer, XT550
I'm 66 and still banging.
Not old and slow.
I like my Rebel 300. I can eat a Big Mac Combo underway. Quite convenient.
😂😂some of your suggested boke weigh a ton, a joke vid😅😅
72 here. I have a 350 Enfield for slow comfy cruising and a DR650 for when I need a little hooligan fun.
Damn hooligan. Kidding.
I'm 68 years old, and I've a Suzuki 1300 Hayabusa. It's my second Hayabusa, and I've love it.......
I was 69 when I bought my first Hayabusa which is a Gen 3 2022. The seating position is surprisingly comfortable. I have less back pain than my 2024 HD Breakout. I should have bought a 1st generation in 1999.:FJB 🖕🖕🖕🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳
I own the bmw k1600gtl. Awesome bike. Every option power and comfort
I’m 72 and have a Sportster now. Sold my 93 Heritage because it was a little heavy. The Sportster is a lot easier to move around and fast enough.
73 here harley tri glide ultra. Love everything about it
KTM DUKE 390 good enough
I,m 75 and I sold my Honda ST1300 2 years ago and bought a Suzuki Vstrom650 XT Adventure and lost almost 300 lbs which makes a huge difference. The Vstrom is well under 500 lbs and does everything I want and is easy and inexpensive to maintain. My other bike is a Honda NC 700XD, about the same weight and ditto for easy maintenance. I think both bikes should be on this list in place of some overweight and overpriced behemoths.
I wouldn't buy half of the bikes listed whatever age. Cruisers, overweight tourers, really! Adventure bikes.....how many people take them off road on anything more than a bit of gravel a road bike could handle. Buy what you like and raise the bars if your backs suffering. I recommend Kawasakis z1000sx at a young 63 it offers a true sports touring experience....but buy a comfier seat. If your budget is low the venerable Blackbird with raised bars, maybe dropped pegs....awsome
I think you missed a great choice in the Kawasaki Vulcan S.
I suggested the 900 but agree.
66 yrs ride a 1000 vstrom. No need to race around anymore. Thinking of 650 vstrom. Any bike with under 500cc good for city . Not interstate
You need to mention the 101 Indian scout. Beautiful bike .
I'm very happy with my 2001 W650. Kawasaki got it right. I'll keep and ride my '71 CL450 Scrambler, 67 CB77 Super Hawk, and '64 CL72 Scrambler
I used to race a CB500 2003, because its needle gauges and round headlight. Then, I discover the Z900RS by Kawasaki with same features and better handling. But finished taking a Z650RS, same taste by less weight and money, and a sweet resemblance of my old Yamaha DT180...
I'm 76. I'm sticking with my trusty old 2007 Honda ST1300.
I’ll be 64 this year and ride a 2023 MT09 and 2016 ZX6R ABS. I love riding twisty canyons with them. Not ready to trade them for a rolling sofa yet.
The best bike for a senior is the one he wants to ride.I am 65 years young and still ride my RZV 500 and my blade.Considering an enfield interceptor for chilled out rides but will not give up my babies !
I'm 72 and ride a 2016 Tiger 800XCA and a 1999 Triumph 900 Adventurer. I love both bikes and decide which one it will be based on where I'm going.
You left the best of all of them for seniors or anyone else as far as that is concerned is the Suzuki 650 Burgman Executive scooter. Just twist the throttle and go, it has heated seats handle grips electric windshield And can store two helmets under the seat and go over 100 miles per hour too. I’m 80 years old!
I might be considered a senior rider at 73 years old. I find my Honda CR-F300L to be ideal for a multitude of reasons but if I could have a do over I might buy a Honda CL500.
Great bike Great price..been riding 66 year it's got to be Royal Enfield Interceptor!!
Rather than a Rebel 500, I’d recommend a Rebel 1100 or 1100T (CMX 1100). Fun bikes that weigh in at a mere 500+ lbs.
One cannot justify the extra miney and insurance cost for a Honda Rebel 1100.
@@johntheaccountant5594apparently you can’t. I can. Can’t put a price on fun. It’s only money
At 77 years old, I love my 1100 DCT. The best feature for me is the Cruise Control (standard) which allows me to shake out the numbness of my right wrist and hand.
72, got a mv agusta brutale 800 ,I will do for a while great bike ,this video is bs any bike your experience can handle ,
At 71 I'm still very happy with my 2014 HD Street Glide Special 😎
My old bmw gs with cut seat , upright style cos so much stress on the wrists are bad long distance.
I'm 61 and still ride fast, large capacity bikes. This is a very ageist view being peddled here.
I found my Meteor 350 to be much easier to handle than the smaller motorbikes I had ridden before.
I own 3 bikes in one:
HD Road King forks/front end.
HD Fat Boy wheels, (all black).
The rest - 2006 HD Softail Deluxe.
HD Short Ass seat, 23" height.
Rather scruffy, cammed 88TC.
T-Bars, Memphis Shades small screen/wind deflector, hard bags, luggage rack on both rear and on front fender.
It's comfortable, quick for an HD, carries tent and camping gear and is low.
I'm 70 now. When I grow up, maybe I'll get something else.
I bought it for 5K and have about 3 grand into it. It's meticulously maintained, but fugly.
Now to find that deaf & dumb nymphomaniac who owns her own bar in East Texas/LA.
I tried growing up when I retired, but it wasn't fun.
hmmmmm don't need monster sized models here in the tropical islands - mid range is the most that is practical. I had a Vulcan S 650 - pretty perfect in regards to power and weight (prefer that any day over the Honda Rebel). Traded that for a Street Rod (believe it or not because it's easier here to find parts than for a Kawasaki). Also have a 400 Adventure bike for the often surprise cr*p roads here - but keen to try a CF Moto 450MT if we ever get stock here ....
Some amazing price differences there, 6K - 30k+ bucks. That RE looks incredible value....
My Yamaha xvs 1300 midnight star was the ultimate cruiser that gave everything, comfort, speed and most important of all was the reliability of that machine. That bike was pure geniusely designed with everything in mind for the rider.
I’m 98 years old and I ride a Kawasaki Voyager, when I drop it, I just wait for someone to come along and help me pick it up, it’s the greatest bike
Total respect. I hope to be still walking at 98!
At 85, can't hardly remember the name of the country I am visiting, yet still pretend I am running a Country, heck , y'all should get a Turbo Busa, there is no Age limit for Speed !!! Go Brandon !!
Don't forget to add in the weight of your spouse with those huge bikes. If I was interviewed my list would be a counterbalanced engine of about 750cc and a windscreen. Don't need noise, just a place to plug in an electric jacket. Under 10 thousand dollars, and integrated leg protection. Special suitcase that attaches to a rack.
I'm 70 and not been without at least one bike in 50+ years. Love my 25 year old R1150GS which I've had since new and ridden all round Europe and Asia so couldn't get rid of her. Just bought a Honda Monkey just to potter around. One weighs 230kg (500lbs) and the other next to nothing😁😁. Big difference but both suit me.
kawasiki nomad for vruser and yaha raider for chopper style both very comfortable
When is the Himalayan 450 getting out?
I am 60 this year and just bought a 2017 Fireblade 🙂
65 - 1700 VMax is my daily ride. why is weight a problem? Great and comfortable up right pos. and large comfortable seat. Have 1150 GS Bmw with panniers and top box for heavy loading, not for more comfort.
At 59 I bought a Kona Sutra bicycle. I figured it a safer way to stay on two wheels and invest in my health. I love it and hope my pangs for another mitorbike dont return.
I'm 72 years old and I would rather be dead than be seen riding any of those bikes except the harley
Any of the heavy road pigs are NOT for the senior rider. Why are 800 lb motorcycles on this list???
Maybe something like the BMW F750GS instead of their K bike. And NO Vtwin cruiser, no matter how low the CG. You missed the boat.
I'm 70, for perspective. And in good shape, riding maybe 5 to 8000 miles a year. 500lbs is a max. Maybe a bit more weight with a low CG, like a R1250GS, which feels nimble. But not the RT, not a K1600, not a V twin cruiser.
While Ducati have mutated their Monster into some sort of alien insect, Suzuki still produce the initial variation of it, which is beautiful.. just wow
the only restriction for seniors should be like1250 bmw gs or similiar top heavy behemoth s
I think all BMWs are top heavy with their huge fuel tanks. I have an old 1100RT that is very top heavy, but handles great when it close to empty. But the old bike runs as smooth as a Swiss watch and is very reliable.
I miss the new Triumph Scrambler 400 X and Triumph 400 Speed