Retro bike for 6’3” man and occasional wife

[TomCharlie]

Hi, 

 

I would like some advice and trust me any will be taken on board.

 

I had a CB125 when I was about 18 but then got into cars and now I’m 43 and would love a cafe racer (wife saw a Ducati Scrambler cafe racer and loved it) hence me aiming for something she will approve of but also will need to entice the wife on the bike occasionally so the single seat wouldn’t really work.

 

what bikes would be suitable for a 6’3” man and occasional wife that have a retro cafe racer kind of feel or could be made to look that way.

 

I am completely open to options and I’m competent when it comes to mechanical work and tinkering etc.

 

Help!

 

in the meantime I’m doing my full bike licence while I ponder and then tinkering with the bike to get it looking how I’d like.

 

Any advice taken.

 

Thanks

 

Tom

[Old-codger]

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, Triumph Bonneville street twin.

[bud]

The Triumph Bonneville would be a good place to start.

Been out for years so one for every price range. An absolute ton of aftermarket bits to make it your own.

Easy to get on for a passenger, and a comfortable seat.

[TomCharlie]

I like the Royal Enfield and the Bonneville my concern was how comfortable they would be for someone as tall as me. 
 

So far my shortlist comprises of the Enfield, Bonneville and Ducati Scrambler but still open to options. Nortons are nice too. 
 

Thanks for the help so far. Keep it coming!

 

thank you!

[Guest]

Guzzi v9 bobber

[Mickly]

I love the thought of an ‘occasional’ wife

much better than a constant wife or an ex wife

[MikeHorton]

53 minutes ago, goat said:

Guzzi v9 bobber

Oooh a Guzzi even a v7  nice bikes indeed 

[TomCharlie]

I hadn’t thought about a guzzi but yes they’re nice! Just been looking….thanks for the suggestions.

[MikeHorton]

Or even a kawasaki z650rs just to throw another in there! 

Edited June 16, 2022 by MikeHorton

[Fiddlesticks]

Worth considering the pros and cons of a passenger backrest (or top box). Also what hand holds are available on the back. My bike has a nice comfortable seat for the pillion, but the grab rail behind isn't the most natural position. Also not so good when you're a bit quick off the lights.

[Mississippi Bullfrog]

The Triumph is a much more comfortable seat than the Ducati....unless you enjoy sitting on a breeze block doing 60mph down a bumpy country lane.

[TomCharlie]

Thanks I’ll bear that in mind.

[skyrider]

How about a w650 kawasaki it has that british look about it ?