Pilot2Wheels
Well-known member
Mom doesn't want anything to do with me if I get our son a motorcycle when he turns 16 in a couple of weeks.
I'll miss her....
Anyway, back on topic...
My son does not have any real motorcycle experience. He has taken the MSF rider course that the state of Florida requires to get your motorcycle endorsement a few weeks ago though. My plan, is to hopefully get him a motorcycle, and start him off riding with me. We will wear the right gear, ride at the right time in the right weather, and I will set the pace. Once I feel he has gained the right respect for the road, and ability to handle the bike, he will be able to ride without me. It may take over a year or more for this to happen.
My thought is that I can control his riding experience for the first year or so, vs him learning from his buddies when he is 18 or older, and we get to spend great father and son time before he goes off to college.
So, my question is, what bike to start him off on? I have an 07 FJR, so doing off road with him would be tough. Can't really swing two more bikes, just one for him. I would enjoy the KLX or XT on my own though when he is in school. Hey, I'm buying it, I can ride it!
Here is my list in order. Any comments or suggestions is appreciated about any bike.
1. Kawasaki KLX 250S dual sport
2. Yamaha XT250
3. Kawasaki Ninja 250R or Honda CBR 250R
4. Kawasaki KLR 650
5. Kawasaki Versys
6. Yamaha FZ6R
The last three are more than likely out. The KLR 650 may be a little big for him, but it's the same price as the KLX for cryin' out loud! I may have included the Versys, just because I like the looks of em'.
He is a very reserved and responsible kid, not the type that would ever say "Watch this!". He's a good athlete, and coordinated so he will pick up skill quickly. Not as fast as his dad thought.
So, what do y'all think?
Wayne
I'll miss her....
Anyway, back on topic...
My son does not have any real motorcycle experience. He has taken the MSF rider course that the state of Florida requires to get your motorcycle endorsement a few weeks ago though. My plan, is to hopefully get him a motorcycle, and start him off riding with me. We will wear the right gear, ride at the right time in the right weather, and I will set the pace. Once I feel he has gained the right respect for the road, and ability to handle the bike, he will be able to ride without me. It may take over a year or more for this to happen.
My thought is that I can control his riding experience for the first year or so, vs him learning from his buddies when he is 18 or older, and we get to spend great father and son time before he goes off to college.
So, my question is, what bike to start him off on? I have an 07 FJR, so doing off road with him would be tough. Can't really swing two more bikes, just one for him. I would enjoy the KLX or XT on my own though when he is in school. Hey, I'm buying it, I can ride it!
Here is my list in order. Any comments or suggestions is appreciated about any bike.
1. Kawasaki KLX 250S dual sport
2. Yamaha XT250
3. Kawasaki Ninja 250R or Honda CBR 250R
4. Kawasaki KLR 650
5. Kawasaki Versys
6. Yamaha FZ6R
The last three are more than likely out. The KLR 650 may be a little big for him, but it's the same price as the KLX for cryin' out loud! I may have included the Versys, just because I like the looks of em'.
He is a very reserved and responsible kid, not the type that would ever say "Watch this!". He's a good athlete, and coordinated so he will pick up skill quickly. Not as fast as his dad thought.
So, what do y'all think?
Wayne