what bike for a 60ish year old

[That_Hornet]

my college lecturer wants a bike, hes told me, being the only one who has a remote knowlage of bike in our class, he wants one he can sit nicely, i mentioned the divvy 6 he went to look at that and hes come back with its a bit to young for him.

hes 60 odd, i am thinking about the flat twin bmws, but can think of the name of it.

any more ideas

Chears

Hornet

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[KevTM]

Goldwing

Seriously hard to say not knowing what he's using it for, how much he wants to spend, if he's had a bike before, blah blah blah.

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[MarJay]

New or used?

New: Triumph T120 Bonneville

Used: Triumph Thunderbird.
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[kawashima]

+1 for T120 Bonneville
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[That_Hornet]

don't particulary know much, just he was into bikeing and had a few in the past. wants to ride to work, maybe go out on sundays for a bit.

ill mention the thunder bird to him, i dont think he want to spend loads on it, hes a carpentry lecturer.

[MarJay]

https://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/bikes/TRIUMPH+THUNDERBIRD/Ne-2-4-7-8-27-64-104-133-146-236,N-123-239-4294937488-4294967162/advert.action?R=200918333344234&channel=BIKES&make=TRIUMPH&model=THUNDERBIRD&min_pr=&max_pr=&max_mileage=&vehicleYearOfManufacture=1994&vehicleRegLetter=M
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[Phoenix]

Don't think there is a bike specifically for a 60year old, depends more on their level of fitness and if they have any back problems or want a fairing really. I've seen lots of blokes over 60 on sportsbikes, usually larger ones. Would say the majority ride Fazers, Diversions or large faired tourers like K1200s or Pan Euros. The old retro bikes are for the proper gimmers who like to pick flies out of their teeth after a ride.

[Scotsman37]

Just in case he is worried about the weight of the bike might overcome him later on when trying to physically manouvre it, why not try this as an alternative? For fun why not get him a neoprone half mask for his flip-up helmet or half helmet too?

https://spyder.brp.com/en-GB/

[bazza]

Gixxer thou. Don't fuck about.
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[brianmcewan.co.uk]

My Da's 62.

He rides an MV F4, or tries to...
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