go for it!
I'm 51, 5'8", 180. Love the fizzer.
I'm 51, 5'8", 180. Love the fizzer.
+1 to everything said here . . and I'm 65. Just do the mods that Marthy mentioned earlier and you'll have a bike you'll be happy with for a wide range of riding applications. Only if you're 33" inseam or longer should you start to feel cramped (probably, don't really know as I'm only 30").I am 68 years young!! I luckily can afford any bike I find interesting. In the last 4 years I have tried 9 different models. The lone bike in the garage is the FZ6R.
Being 5'8" it fits perfect. The lightweight nature makes for very easy handling. Spencer redid the seat so I can do 300 a day with no discomfort.
Very important is the dependability. With routine service it is bulletproof. Don't get me started on BMW or Ducati!!
If you can find a great bike that is near $5000 that talks to you--Buy that damn thing. You will never regret the purchase.