I was looking at the 1200 sportster when tried the BA. Tell him to test ride both, before making up his mind. I had no complaints about the 1200 - apart from going around roundabouts, but that is not as much a problem in the states!!!! but I knew the BA was for me with in 15min of riding. Had the sportster all day! It is a personal thing, but get him to try both. doesn't matter which he goes for, it is still two wheels. oh Also at 6'2" the BA was more comfortable.
