I'm 53 and currently ride a VFR. I would also like something more comfortable, more powerful, better handling, etc. Unfortunately, I haven't found that anyone makes a bike like that. I can get faster and better handling (see various choices posted above) or faster and more comfortable (again, see above). Still waiting for all three qualities in one bike. Let me know if you find something. (FJR1300 is certainly more powerful and more comfortable. Handling is not quite as good. Weighs a lot more, too. But is an option.)