My son is turning 18 y/o in April and wants to buy a motorcycle. He has never ridden on the road. His only experience with motorcycles was a Yamaha TTR 90 he started riding when he was 8. I am looking at a Honda Shadow Aero. It has a low seat height and relatively low curb weight at 550 lbs. I will insist that he take the Beginner Rider Course, the Experienced Rider Course, and perhaps the Ride Like A Pro class in Tampa. Any sage advice from any of you that have been down this road with any of your kids would be welcome.