How old is too old to ride a sports bike?

[Firebladegirl]

Pretty much as I thought! As long as you're comfortable with it, why not! I'll be 50 in April and have had my license for over 30 years. Had a 20 year break and got back into it about eight years ago and now I just can't imagine how I stopped for so long! Life's not worth living if you can't get out on the bike at least once a week.
Bought the Fireblade new almost four years ago and have 63500 ks on it and I've enjoyed every single one of them! I find the riding position fine but the seat can get a bit hard after 400 k or so..... Did a round trip to Fox for lunch one day and the rear end was pretty sore by the time we got home, 1060k.
My biggest concern is controlling the right hand, I'd started to get over confidant and lived in fear of losing my license, or worse, coming to a sudden stop! The radar detector gives some security but can't be relied on totally. The bike is way beyond my ability and the roads we have to ride on but also very forgiving of any mistakes I've made along the way. Bought the Brutale to slow me down and it's a great bike, happy to toodle along arround the speed limit just listening to the awesome sound. Will keep the Blade for long trips and use the Brutale for the short weekend rides.
So good to see so many other like minded ladies doing the same sort of thing, long may it continue and I look forward to meeting you all on the road.

[crazyhorse]

I couldn't imagine not being on one - love them to bits..... so for me, it will the day I can no longer ride for any reason............... illness probably but until then, with a big smile on my dial

[Pwalo]

It's not an age problem. I'm afraid that I won't see 50 again, but I still find sportsbikes the most comfortable (well the more'upright' ones anyway).

I'm too short for adventure bikes, and find crusiers awkward at best.

[sondela]

I learned to scuba dive last year! (loved it!!) I think base jumping is my next goal.. I ride my Ducati on the road and the track with my boys and hopefully one day with my grandsons.., and I'm looking to upgrade to an MV 312 next It's onwards and upwards till I fall over ...

[kit]

pfft! your never to old! I'd hate to have to live without a bike now! And I'll keep riding for as long as I can, regardless of age!

[Guzzi-chick]

Totally agree... I personally hope I will never be to old to ride my Guzzi's, I think I will be riding my bike far longer than my other passion my horses.... See no future stopping at this stage.

[Her_C4]

Last weekend, waiting outside the supermarket for the rain to ease so I could get the rest of my gear out of the bike's top box. Old dear next to me, propping up the trolley, looked like gods mother, says "what you riding?", "a thou' v strom" I said. She said, "I've got a 900 Triumph", "do you still ride" I said, "of course" she said sounding slightly miffed....

Bwwwwhahahaha - Brilliant!

[Richard Mc F]

Well I dunno, 52................cannot imagine riding a cruiser.............love all cafe style and sprot bikes....I hope I never grow up

[Leviticus]

As long as the person has fun, is safe, and can give the cops the finger whilst on the back wheel, then all good ;-p

[shafty]

Judging from the photo's Firebladegirl, you're not too old for ANYTHING! Love the Repsol - very Sexy ! - suits Ya.

[sosman]

How old is too old to ride a sports bike?

When ya fuggin can't stand up wheelie anymore!

[Firebladegirl]

Judging from the photo's Firebladegirl, you're not too old for ANYTHING! Love the Repsol - very Sexy ! - suits Ya.

Shafty
Thanks for the unexpected compliment! The Liquorice Allsort will be chuffed.