[Chris W]

Hi all,
its been 20 years since I have ridden any bike and I am considering getting a Scrambler based on the fact that -
I love Ducatis and have owned a 500, a Dharma and ridden an SS 900 so I kinda know what to expect,
I am 55 years old but probably will 'think' and try to ride like I used to at back at 35 and that could be dangerous (rider training course coming up methinks),
The Scrambler (and I have test ridden one) steers a whole lot quicker than ye olde Dharma and is a whole lot lighter and lower so it may be the weapon of choice for a vintage person such as me,
Most of my ridding will be suburban bound and I find that the 75hp it makes enough for my needs.

Now, the other Duc that I am looking at is the 2004 Multistrada or an ST2 and reconsider touring.

Any thoughts on my choices for a mature aged rider making a comeback?

Thanks, Chris.

 

[Phil McAvity]

Well I'm 57 and I made the switch from a 110 cc moped to the 803 cc Scrambler. Just more than 3 months and 4500+ km later my only regret is that I didn't do this earlier. But then again, the Scrambler wasn't available earlier. The transition was much easier than I thought. I see one member of this forum ordered a Scrambler at 77 years old!

 

[Grila]

I am a 56 year old female and went back to riding a year and a half ago. Started from scratch and now test rode 4 different new bikes before the Icon. This was the only bike that I could handle comfortably, weight and height was an issue. Not as strong as I used to be and even though I am 173 cm tall, I am getting a lower seat. Will post again next week when I have had picked up my Icon and ridden for a few days>

 

[Jerry Winder]

Rather than an ST2 see if you can try an ST3. Not too many of them about but it's a much better bike, using the 996 engine and with 20% more power than the ST2. I loved mine, all day comfortable, quick, and it didn't miss a beat in 26k miles.


Jerry

 

[Chris W]

Thanks for the replies,Phil good to hear that you did 4500km in 3 months! Wow.
Grila, I hear you about strength issues, I fractured my back in 3 places due to a 160kmhr head on with a car on my BMW and dont want to aggravate it.
Jerry, I am sure that the ST3 is a better bike but I am really trying to avoid horsepower over 100 and was happy with my old K75 and the Dharma in terms of power.
Thanks again.

 

[Bestia]

Hey welcome to the boards and congrats. Id say one of the single best things you can do for your comeback is to get a bicycle. Get comfortable with the balance and leaning again, shouldn't have an issue... get a bit of cardio, stregthen those legs and core somewhat

 

[dukes]

Welcome to the club.

Good choice in a bike to start riding once again, popular choice from what can clearly be observed from this forum and the community overall.