I dont know wheather your looking at doing off roading or not (i know sometimes you dont have the choice in some forgien countys) but what about a Honda CB500 or the CBF500. 500cc twin engine so its got enough poke to hold its own any road, is low enough for most smaller people, isnt too heavy (well i think) has plenty of accessories and extra that can be placed to help protect/lower/etcetc.
Both riders could use the Honda CB/F500 which means both spares and tools can be shared and also because they are used very often by couriers/commuters there are alot of spares/cheap alternatives.
Its very hard to find 2 bikes that spares/tools can be used on both. Its normally either 2 totally different bikes or the same.
I would go with the same bike and the more experienced ride (9times out of 10 the male) should take slightly more equipment. It means that both riders have the same power, wiegh etc and one doesnt feel as if they could push on. Also it means both riders find the same problems ie 70mph on somebikes is vibey but 75mph is fine.
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