my husband and I each have our own bikes....
mine is a 1983 Suzuki Temptor gr650
and his is a 1974 Honda CB750K

they may be older but they are great. i have only been riding by myself for one season (been on the back of one since before i was born)
My husband has been riding for 3 seasons now.

Where we live it is mandatory to have a bike (not realy but close)
just a couple miles from Sturgis, SD home of the rally.