How about enrollment in the Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic Riders Course? They provide the cycle and he would enter into the action with some great experience and training. Then you can the chose a bike that fits him with the least amount of modification.
Riding a Goldwing is like opening a can of testosterone.
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Hard to beat a 750 Shadow--- bang for the buck. However, a slightly larger and nicer bike that can be had for a good price is a Victory Kingpin if it is a V Twin type he is looking for. If not, there are good deals on V Strom.
Grom is just too darn UGLY for any teenager to be seen on.
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I always wanted to get my sons cars, motorcycles that WON'T win any races or are "too fast" or to give them incentive to race or drive "crazy"..... I always looked at that stuff when buying for my sons.
"Current Stable"
2013 F6B - black
2006 Harley Davidson Screamin' Eagle CVO Ultra
2009 KLR 650
2003 Harley Davidson FLSTSI
2003 Harley Davidson FLSTSI (yup, 2)
2001 Harley Davidson FXDXT
2006 Aprilia Scarabeo 500GT
1981 Hondamatic 400
1980 Yamaha Exciter 250
1973 Honda CB360
2009 Yamaha C3
Wife's first bike was a 04 Shadow Aero. It was an excellent bike, low center of gravity, plenty capable of keeping up with traffic, good gas mileage and easy to ride.
By comparison my daughter's 1st bike was a 250CBR, while it was tame as far as power output, I thought it was not as easy (for a beginner) to ride as the Aero was.
For new riders, being comfortable & in control of the machine is key. Too big, too soon is never good. Good luck
13 F6B DeluxeI've taken the road less traveled, now where the hell am I?
I don't buy a bike to impress other people, just me !!
Does he want a cruiser style bike? As a 18 yr old. I would have wanted something a little more sporty. 650 Ninja. Easier handling, better braking, & its not a full blown crotch rocket.
2013 Black F6B
2010 Victory Cross Country
2005 R1
2010 Ducati Multistrada (its a keeper)
450 KTM (strictly motocross)
Husqvarna SMR 510
+ a few more.
Past - way too many to mention
I would and did buy a cheaper/older bike to start out on... never know...once he has it ... might not be all that and could be money wasted .... Try to buy something that someone else would buy to learn on...think re-sale !!!
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A used Buell Blast for less than $800.
Too easy.
My girls:
Isleen - 2014 F6BD
Saorla - 1995 FLSTN Heritage Special
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+1 on the V-Strom.Originally Posted by Old Ryder
Hard to beat a 750 Shadow--- bang for the buck. However, a slightly larger and nicer bike that can be had for a good price is a Victory Kingpin if it is a V Twin type he is looking for. If not, there are good deals on V Strom.
Grom is just too darn UGLY for any teenager to be seen on.
Thank you everyone for your input. I let him read all of your responses and we looked (online or in person) at each and every bike you guys mentioned. It's his money, so I am going to let him decide (sport bikes are not an option due to nervous parents). We'll see what he decides, but thanks again to all of you. We appreciate your wisdom
Wow - I have a NC700X for sale. 78 miles per gallon, gas tank can hold helmet, hard matching OEM saddlebags.
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Not a Sport bike red lines 6.5. Sit straight up. Just looks hot.
John (Jay) Bettua
2014 F6b Red- sold 2016
2020 Goldwing Matte Black
Retired U.S. Air Force MSgt
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