What ducati for the DAD?

[baller30]

Ok so if you read my post over the weekend you know that i bought myself my first ducati a couple weeks ago. And this seems to have put my dad back in the mood to buy a bike. He used to ride motorcycles casually so he knows what hes doing and how to ride. But he wants something so he can ride with me every once in a while. Something that can handle since we live in the rural country so we will be doing alot of twisties but also be comfortable for a 54 year old man. I told him to look into the hypermotard since he was always a big dirt bike guy. But im not sure if it will be a good fit. I could just be suggesting that because i wanna steal it when hes not looking  lol. But i would like to get some info from some people that are close to the same age as my father. So any advice is greatly appreciated.

Thanks guys!

[WetDuc]

Multistrada or hypermotard or monster would be my suggestions, in order.

[akmnstr]

As a 59 year old man, I'd say there is nothing wrong with a monster for your dad. 
Of course it depends a bit on your dads physical condition. 
I sometimes find my pegs to be a bit high. 
An erect riding position really isn't that comfortable so my preference is more towards a sport touring position.
Maybe a Triumph Sprint, a Z1000, FZ1, or the new FZ8 

[duccarlos]

Multistrada or hypermotard or monster would be my suggestions, in order.

+1

[MonsterMan1036]

My Dad is 52 and rides a Desmo, 1098S, and S4R. He gets a little stiff after a multi hour rides without any decent breaks but loves a sport bike setup. It would probably be helpful to go to a dealership that has demo bikes and see what fits him.

[Desmo Demon]

we will be doing alot of twisties but also be comfortable for a 54 year old man.

Don't ask us - Ask your dad what he wants.

I know a guy in his upper 60's who was riding a Ducati 916 from Pennsylvania to northern Georgia every fall. The only reason he sold the 916 is because he had a stroke. I once met a guy down in Daytona who was riding a CBR1100XX. He rode it from South Carolina to Daytona in a single day (9+ hours) and he was 74 years old.

[NoisyDante]

When I got my first tattoo when I was 16, but Dad decided to get one as well.  Now that I have my Ducati, my Dad has also gotten the motorcycle bug.  I think he's more of a Harley person, though I gotta say I'm fairly scared of him getting a bike.  I know how much it sucks to crash and get injured, I'd feel really responsible if he had an incident at age 61.

On topic though, I'd think a Monster, Multi, or Hyper would all fit the bill.  I can see how there would be comfort issues for an older person riding a low postured 848.

[baller30]

When I got my first tattoo when I was 16, but Dad decided to get one as well.  Now that I have my Ducati, my Dad has also gotten the motorcycle bug.  I think he's more of a Harley person, though I gotta say I'm fairly scared of him getting a bike.  I know how much it sucks to crash and get injured, I'd feel really responsible if he had an incident at age 61.

On topic though, I'd think a Monster, Multi, or Hyper would all fit the bill.  I can see how there would be comfort issues for an older person riding a low postured 848.

Wow you said exactly what ive been thinking the past few days, i would feel so responsible.

[WhiteStripe]

My 60 something year old father in law has both a hyper and a multi.  I have ridden each a fair bit, but have way more mileage on teh multistrada.

I agree 100% on the multistrada, its way powerful bike, but a much more comfortable riding position.  Personally, I MUCH prefer my Monster, but the riding position doesn't work with his back and knees.  If i had to slab it cross country i would hands down take the multi - for some reason jsut doesn 'speak to me' on any level.

i do not think the Hypermotard is a good choice for what you describe.  It actually may be my favorite bike to take for a 20 minute romp, but i find it so light and twitchy that i am not sure if i were an older guy i woudl want it to be my only bike.  Feel like i am on my mountain bike, just with .

Just the $0.02 of a pretty inexperienced rider who has ridden all three bikes at some length.

YMMV

[NoisyDante]

I don't suppose one of these would be any safer:




Though maybe it depends on how you ride it:

[duc996]

Multistrada my choice.

[Grampa]

a slightly used dark 1098

[DesmoDiva]

A multi or ST.

BTW, 54 is not old. 

[yotogi]

If new is an option, have him hold out a couple of months for the new Multi. I seriously doubt that he would have many if any gripes.

[Howie]

I'm 63 and ride a Monster with clip-ons.