We should likely have divided this into “Riders Over 50 with a History of Broken Relationships and Poor Choices Without a Pot to Piss In” and “Riders Over 50 With Strong Portfolios and Dazzling Smiles”… not me, though. Because we older men tend to be drawn to the same motorcycles regardless of price and since motorcycles are still inexpensive.
Indeed, even affluent motorbike enthusiasts generally are naturally cheap; otherwise, they wouldn’t ride cars. Consider this a personal cross-section of the bikes that individuals like me most want and would want (in many case, theoretically).
Here are the top 10 motorcycles for riders over 50.
Top 10 Motorcycles For Riders Over 50
1. Royal Enfield Himalayan
The Himalayan, constructed in India by Indians for Indians, would be at the other end of the Thumper continuum. Comparatively speaking, it’s somewhat primitive, but so are most of us over 50.
Sleet Black, Dune Brown, and Glacier Blue are three updated color options Royal Enfield recently released for the 2023 Himalayan. They come with the current paint colors Gravel Grey, Pine Green, and Granite Black. Royal Enfield’s Lake Blue, Mirage Silver, and Rock Red color themes are no longer available for 2023.
SPECIFICATIONS
| ENGINE | 411 cc |
| POWER | 24.3 bhp @6,500 rpm |
| TORQUE | 32 Nm @4,500 rpm |
| TRANSMISSION | 5 Speed Manual |
| TOP SPEED | 120 kmph |
| PRICE | 2,15, 900/- |
2. Zontes 350X
To compete with motorcycles like the KTM 390 Adventure and BMW G310 GS, Zontes has introduced the 350X in India. Black, Gold, Green, and Silver Orange are the three color options for this tourer motorcycle’s single variation. Color options impact the Zontes 350X’s ex-showroom pricing. For comparison, Black Gold is the least expensive choice, while Black, Green, and Silver Orange have a higher suggested retail price.
SPECIFICATIONS
| ENGINE | 348 cc |
| POWER | 38.2 bhp @9,500 rpm |
| TORQUE | 32.8 Nm @7,500 rpm |
| TRANSMISSION | 6 Speed Manual |
| TOP SPEED | 150 Kmph |
| PRICE | 3,45,000/- |
3. Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT
Suzuki Motorcycle India’s middleweight adventure tourer is ideal for riders over 50. Mechanical improvements were made for the V-Strom 650 XT to meet BS6-compliant emission standards. As a result, the styling has not changed with the switch to BS6.
SPECIFICATIONS
| ENGINE | 645 cc |
| POWER | 69.7 bhp @8,800 rpm |
| TORQUE | 62 Nm @6,300 rpm |
| TRANSMISSION | 6 Speed Manual |
| TOP SPEED | 190 kmph |
| PRICE | 8,85,000/- |
4. Honda Gold Wing
The 2022 Honda Gold Wing Tour, a premium tourer competitor, has entered the Indian market. This model will be imported from Japan through the CBU (Completely Built-Up) approach. Airbags and a Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) are the 2022 Gold Wing Tour options.
SPECIFICATIONS
| ENGINE | 1833 cc |
| POWER | 124.7 bhp @5,500 rpm |
| TORQUE | 170 Nm @4,500 rpm |
| TRANSMISSION | 7 Speed Manual |
| TOP SPEED | 230 kmph |
| PRICE | 39,71, 822/- |
5. Kawasaki Ninja 1000
In our market, Kawasaki Motors has introduced the Ninja 1000SX. The liter-class sports tourer will be offered in two colors: Metallic Matte Graphene Steel Gray and Emerald Blazed Green. The Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX only receives minor, aesthetic improvements in updated paint options. On the other hand, the feature list and mechanical specifications are unaltered.
SPECIFICATIONS
| ENGINE | 1043 cc |
| POWER | 140.13 bhp @10,000 rpm |
| TORQUE | 111 Nm @8,000 rpm |
| TRANSMISSION | 6 Speed Manual |
| TOP SPEED | 244 kmph |
| PRICE | 12,20,000 /- |
6. BMW K1600
BMW’s touring motorbike line is known as the K1600. It comes in three versions: B, Grand America, and GTL. A 1,649 cc six-cylinder oil-cooled engine powers the BMW K1600. It has a six-speed transmission and generates 160 horsepower and 180 Nm. Heated seats, heated grips, tire pressure management, riding modes, engine brake control, a phone charging outlet, and a 10.25-inch TFT dashboard are just a few features of the K1600.
SPECIFICATIONS
| ENGINE | 1649 cc |
| POWER | 158 bhp @6,750 rpm |
| TORQUE | 180 Nm @5,250 rpm |
| TRANSMISSION | 6 Speed Manual |
| TOP SPEED | 162 kmph |
| PRICE | 29,90,000/- |
7. BMW R 1250 GS Adventure
BMW Motorrad has launched the BS6-compliant R 1250 GS Adventure. Just the Pro version of the motorbike is offered, and it will be sold alongside the basic R 1250 GS. The motorcycle’s most recent model has a 1,254cc, two-cylinder Boxer engine with BMW ShiftCam technology that complies with BS6. The motor, connected to a six-speed gearbox, generates maximum torque of 143Nm at 6,250 rpm and 134bhp at 7,750 rpm.
SPECIFICATIONS
| ENGINE | 1254 cc |
| POWER | 134.1 bhp @7,750 rpm |
| TORQUE | 143 Nm @6,250 rpm |
| TRANSMISSION | 6 Speed Manual |
| TOP SPEED | 200 kmph |
| PRICE | 22,50,000/- |
8. Indian Super Chief Limited
The introduction of Super Chief Limited, which complies with BS6, refreshed Indian Motorcycles‘ lineup. The motorcycle’s latest design features a steel tube frame with a Thunderstroke engine from the manufacturer.
SPECIFICATIONS
| ENGINE | 1890 cc |
| POWER | – |
| TORQUE | 162 Nm @3,200 rpm |
| TRANSMISSION | 6 Speed Manual |
| TOP SPEED | 185 kmph |
| PRICE | 22,82,155/- |
9. Harley Davidson Street Glide Special
One of Harley-Davidson’s most popular motorcycles is the Street Glide Special. This bagger is renowned for its luxury, cutting-edge features, and bragging rights that only a few motorcycles can claim.
SPECIFICATIONS
| ENGINE | 1868 cc |
| POWER | 9.5 bhp @5250 rpm |
| TORQUE | 158 Nm @3,250 rpm |
| TRANSMISSION | 6 Speed Manual |
| TOP SPEED | 177 kmph |
| PRICE | 37,49,000/- |
10. Harley Davidson Road King (Discontinued)
Harley-Davidson’s touring lineup includes the Harley Davidson Road King. It has a step-up seat, a rear-swept handlebar, panniers, an enormous windscreen, and a lot of chrome, all characteristic of cruiser motorcycles.
The headlight cowl, turn indicator housing, handlebar, engine, fork covers, and two-in-one exhaust system are all decorated in chrome. The Road King badge is located on the top wing. Additional features include a tank-mounted instrument console that shows information such as the tachometer, gear position indicator, speedometer, and distance to empty gauge.
SPECIFICATIONS
| ENGINE | 1746 cc |
| POWER | 83.14 bhp @5020 rpm |
| TORQUE | 147 Nm @3250 rpm |
| TRANSMISSION | 6 Speed Manual |
| TOP SPEED | 160 kmph |
| PRICE | 28,49,000/- |
