FXR150 or cheap reliable -250cc bike

[centercore]

Mate wants to start riding.

So I'm looking for a fx150 or something reliable up to 250cc. Does not want a gn like most people.

Budget is $1500 ish

Cheers

[centercore]

Anything considered.

[centercore]

Bump still looking. Any jap 150-250cc around $1700.

[sabbath45]

stop the search i got a rg150