I´m 70 also, I traded my Harley Dyna for the 650 because of arthritis. Getting on and off the Harley was a problem. The upside of the 650 burgman may surprise you. Here in the Sierra/Nevada Mountains the Burgy will out perform my 2001 Dyna, especially in the twisty Mountain roads. I love it.... and it is comfortable. The original windshield is a little short so I ordered a ClearView Windshield, also added a GPS in case of problems in the Mountains. Added some altitude to the Butdamn and made a backrest out of it.