Bmw Classic Motorbikes

by on Sunday, January 16th, 2011 | No Comments

What motorbike will suit me?

I am a pensioner of slight build with arthritis. I certainly could not put a BMW boxer on it’s centre stand, or manhandle it around easily. OK, silly old sod should get a Fiesta or scooter, but would you? I had a classic Morini 350. Lovely bike, physically manageable, but not powerful enough for me (35 bhp). Had a demo on a BMW single mmmmh, OK I suppose…..Had a short ride on a heavily tuned KTM Duke. Surprise, surprise, comfortable, a pussy cat in traffic and light enough for me to pick up off the ground. Pity no weather protection though. Felt like I had ridden it for years. So, my younger and more up to date friends, should I go for the Duke? I certainly do not want a sports bike riding position and never did. and although I would love the smoothness I fear a Japanes multi would be far too heavy. And 500cc Jap ‘starter’ bikes are not very inspiring. Many thanks and happy riding.

Unfortunately you are right in the middle ground between too smalller bike and a too big one.
maybe a Suzuki SV650 would be worth a look at.

BMW Vintage classic Motorbike