Bike recommendations for a 17 yr old

[Wags]

My son wants to start riding with me, he has ridden with me since he was very young and has been around dirt bikes and 4 wheelers some. He is basically a novice . He is 5'7 200 pounds and going to just keep getting bigger from all of the weight lifting he does. Rider safety course will be must. He wants something that will be comfortable on the highway but not to big for easy town use, most likely in a cruiser style. Budget will be 2-4 thousand.

[chipmaker]

If I was smaller in stature, in would ride a sportster. But I'm a former big time HD guy.

They look like so much fun. I started at 17 on a Nighthawk S 700.

[Steve 0080]

2014 Honda 700 Auto.....light, nimble can be shifted or auto......


http://powersports.honda.com/2014/ctx700n.aspx

[bobbyf6b]

Suzuki Savage/S40. 650 single. Inexpensive, low maintenance and small but powerful enough for highway use.

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[Bruce B]

Honda Shadow, either 750 or 1100. I'd go with the 1100. Not much heaveier than the 750, mild mannered, bullet proof, and it will do highway speeds with no strain. As a returning rider at age 57, I started on a Shadow 1100 and found it to be a good choice. I have a 30 inseam and weigh about 205. Economical bike too.

[timjoebob]

Honda Shadow, either 750 or 1100. I'd go with the 1100. Not much heaveier than the 750, mild mannered, bullet proof, and it will do highway speeds with no strain. As a returning rider at age 57, I started on a Shadow 1100 and found it to be a good choice. I have a 30 inseam and weigh about 205. Economical bike too.

Totally agree. The weight will be over 500 lbs. I started on a '04 Shadow Aero 750. It has the lowest seat of the cruisers in that engine class. You should be able to find one with <7000 miles for about $4 grand. Maybe a touch more.

[goldtahoe]

How about a uuummmmm .... F6B???? Guarantttteeeeedddd ... to turn some heads!!!

[bigdew]

I would either go with a Suzuki M50 if you can find one or a Honda shadow. Good beginner bikes and plenty of power till he is ready to move up to a big bike.

[Westernbiker]

Well Wags, I don't know where you live but I would not put a 17 year old kid on a bike here in Phoenix, NO WAY! I don't care if he has been riding dirt bikes since before he could walk. Maybe where you live it's not as busy and CRAZY as it is here. Just my 2 cents worth. Good luck!

[Wags]

We have been looking at a couple of bikes both Hondas. One is a v45 and the other is a 750 magna. Both in good condition and very reasonably priced. Haven't made any decisions yet, still looking.