What he said ...

 

Why would any one claim any bike as a girls bike. It makes no sense to me.
I ride a dyna super glide, I suppose it's a girls bike. I bet cha you see a lot of my girls bikes tail lights. LMBO

 

I don't recommend a touring bike for any new rider, man or woman. There are many threads on this. Usually the OP doesn't follow the advice of the experienced riders.
I am 6'3", 205 lbs. In 2004 when I started riding I was 190 lbs, and worked out regularly. I took the BRC. and a friend lent me a Virago 250, which I rode for a week, 70 miles.
Then he lent me a '99 Electraglide Standard, and we went on a 500 mile weekend ride. I had no business being on such a big bike bike. Especially on interstate ramps. I didn't know how to lean. I muscled my way through awkwardly.
I bought a Kawasaki Vulcan 750, because I couldn't afford a Harley. It was 475 lbs, half the weight of a touring bike. I rode it for 7 years/20k miles. I learned how to handle rain, gravel, tar snakes, proper lines in curves, etc.. on a forgiving bike.
In 2011, I bought a 2003 FLHTCUI.
I love this bike, but it is hard work learning how to control it, with mastery. Especially panic braking. Don't use a Road King for your first bike. Is your husband experienced?

 

Yes; it is.

Is this a trick question ?

 

I'm likely going to sell my v-star. If a girl buys it, it will be a girls bike. If a dude buys it, it won't. So, yes, if you're a girl, whatever bike you ride is a girls bike.

 

EXCELLENT advise

 

Several years ago, I was at a local dealer during their "Demo Days" and I was riding about everything they had. I wanted to ride a RK Classic, but a lady was standing there also wanting to ride the same bike, so I backed off and took the bike next to it, a Sportster. We left the parking lot and came to a stop at the first street light and she put her foot down, but couldn't hold the bike at a stop, so it went on over on its side. I helped her get the bike back up and she asked to trade bikes right there on the spot because she didn't realize how heavy the RK would be.

So, I'm OK with women trying to ride the touring bikes if they have the length in their legs and the strength to handle the weight. But, I think most of them don't, so it's nice to see them move to something they can handle.

Mike

 

I enjoy seeing women on motorcycles, my wife has been riding for over 10 years. She ride a girlie softail…..

 

Any girl who can ride a RK is OK in my book. I'm sure the guy was just messing with you.

 

If you have Facebook or Instagram, look up Bleu Bayou HD. There are a couple of pictures of a lady doing some pretty cool stuff with a Police Road King. I originally posted a picture, but I don't want to get in trouble for copyright infringement