What do you guy's think regarding a starter bike for 18 y/o?

[Old Ryder]

yes, I understand & had the same fear. My son drove dirt bike. I put him on a Husqvarna 510 SMR(my old one) for a street bike. Light 260 Lb motorcycle. Super good brakes, which could cause problems.
Its all in the wrist. My fear was putting him on a 600 + Lb motorcycle that will go 140 mile per/hr.
That NC700X looks like a decent starter bike.

My daughter decided to start riding at 40. I have been riding since before she was born. She took the riding course and then got a R6. Go figure.

[Old Ryder]

Proud Day when she passed the course!IMG_0061.jpgAttachment 10899Attachment 10900

[valkmc]

Depends on the kid. My oldest son started out on a 93 GSXR 750 and was fine. He now rides a ZX-14. Very responsible kid. I on the other hand started on a 76 Honda 400 SS. I am not sure how I made it through that year, many close calls because I was always going way to fast.

Everyone one is different so I would determine his level of maturity first.

[Limoles]

I would check insurance cost in the first place . Premiums for youngsters are quite high .

[Limoles]

Proud Day when she passed the course!Attachment 10898Attachment 10899Attachment 10900

Do you remember the day of obtaining moto license ? That's the time , when we became to be really happy
( as these pics reminds those moments so well ) .

[Old Ryder]

Do you remember the day of obtaining moto license ? That's the time , when we became to be really happy
( as these pics reminds those moments so well ) .

SSOOOO True----The day I got my drivers license will always be etched in my brain August 1971--- Hot and sunny-- and the world was suddenly my oyster.

The day I got my motorcycle license was no big deal. I had been riding for years and was grandfathered in. They just changed the law requiring some special designation. I guess you could just call me just an old rider.