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What Bike for a 16 year old
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<blockquote data-quote="Kevin_Ireland" data-source="post: 935045" data-attributes="member: 23459"><p>First, think about how responsible is he? If he is a responsible young man then you can think about a bit of a bigger (500-600cc) bike. How big is he? A bike that is too small is actually harder to control and to learn good skills on.</p><p></p><p>My son got his moped license (in Germany) when he was 14. At 16 he moved up to a graduated motorcycle license (limited by size and HP). It wasn't till he was 18 that he was able to get a car license.</p><p></p><p>I like the new CBR250 but good luck finding a used one. Other than that bike I think a 250 will be too small and he'll outgrow it too quickly. Also, he'll he to ride harder to keep pace with you on the FJR.</p><p></p><p>Here's what I'd look at:</p><p></p><p>gsx650f</p><p></p><p>Ninja 650</p><p></p><p>FZ6</p><p></p><p>They have enough power without being over powering. He isn't likely to outgrow it within a couple of years. All can be found used for a good price.</p><p></p><p>The problem with 250s are he'll ride it for a season then want another bike the next.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Kevin_Ireland, post: 935045, member: 23459"] First, think about how responsible is he? If he is a responsible young man then you can think about a bit of a bigger (500-600cc) bike. How big is he? A bike that is too small is actually harder to control and to learn good skills on. My son got his moped license (in Germany) when he was 14. At 16 he moved up to a graduated motorcycle license (limited by size and HP). It wasn't till he was 18 that he was able to get a car license. I like the new CBR250 but good luck finding a used one. Other than that bike I think a 250 will be too small and he'll outgrow it too quickly. Also, he'll he to ride harder to keep pace with you on the FJR. Here's what I'd look at: gsx650f Ninja 650 FZ6 They have enough power without being over powering. He isn't likely to outgrow it within a couple of years. All can be found used for a good price. The problem with 250s are he'll ride it for a season then want another bike the next. [/QUOTE]
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