SStone

So I’ve been riding for a couple of decades from scooters to bikes, 125cc through the 650s, 900s and 1100s. Always sports tourers or naked bikes. I’m 60 yrs old and struggling with moving and parking my current triumph 900 as it’s feeling heavier every year. I’m looking to downsize to a much lighter bike which is fun for commuting, can hold its own in traffic and still enjoyable. Im also looking for a much newer bike for low maintenance rather than my usual 20 to 30 yr old choices. I’m on a budget of circa £3000 and considering the MT03 and fz6 as possible lighter bikes. I’m leaning towards the mt03 for cost reasons but I’m concerned that having spent years on bigger bikes I’ll be disappointed. Any advice for an older, experienced rider looking for lightweight daily commuting fun with occasional 100 mile journeys.