Good bike for a teenager

[rocketman1]

VTR250 Honda.

[rastuscat]

VTR250 Honda.

Wot e said

[russd7]

hyabusa. obviously. (for fuck sakes!)

are you fucking serious, a new kawasaki H2 would be a far better bike to learn on for a bullet proof teen

[WristTwister]

oh my gosh some harsh advice here.

I see high school boys on motorbikes and scooters (in school uniform to boot!)

For a 16 y/o a 125-225cc should give him enough to get around town on without getting into [too much] trouble.

Something along the lines of a Honda CB125, Suzuki GN125-250, Yammie Scorpio 225, Aprilia ETX/STX150, KTM RC200 etc, etc...

[mossy1200]

VTR250 Honda.

Yep This ^^^^^
Punish him with a Honda.

[pete-blen]

get a 250 trailie.....
he won't get bored only riding the black stuff




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[Akzle]

oh my gosh some harsh advice here.

clearly you dont remember being a teenage boy...

[Scubbo]

fxr150 ideal bike for teenager / learner, great reliable engine very low maintenance, does highway speed no problems with my 90KGs, kickstart backup, neat little bikes with great handling and solid brakes --- link to photo (2K and its yours!)

[Madness]

+1 for a 250 trailie because jumps, skids, grass & more interesting police chases.

[Reckless]

You could look at dirt bikes instead. Thats how I got into biking, its a good way to learn the necessary skills with a much lower level of risk than riding on the road.

Best advice right here!!! but buy 2 one for yourself if youve had a major break from riding

You never know the father and son time might just be what the boy needs. I taught mine on the dirt.
Trust me! time out there in the dirt, gas cooker bangers for lunch, a beer at the end with your boy is time you'll treasure till your deathbed.

Be great for both of you I reckon.

[pritch]

Best advice right here!!! but buy 2 one for yourself if youve had a major break from riding

You never know the father and son time might just be what the boy needs. I taught mine on the dirt.
Trust me! time out there in the dirt, gas cooker bangers for lunch, a beer at the end with your boy is time you'll treasure till your deathbed.

Be great for both of you I reckon.

This is good. The VTR suggestions not so much. The VTR is a great bike, but maybe not for this kid - yet.

[jasonu]

fxr150 ideal bike for teenager / learner, great reliable engine very low maintenance, does highway speed no problems with my 90KGs, kickstart backup, neat little bikes with great handling and solid brakes --- link to photo (2K and its yours!)

90kg's...stay away from the pies ya fat cunt.

[Scubbo]

90kg's...stay away from the pies ya fat cunt.

[russd7]

ta be fair, most of those that are round the 50 plus age group started on trailies, good to learn handling skills off road and builds confidence whilst learning that not staying upright will hurt somewhat, some of us even did stints in hospital just as an extra reminder, but the advantage being that when ya have an oh fuck moment off road it does not normally involve some dickhead in a cage.
i did learn that it is not a good idea to try removing a barbery hedge with a cr250 elsinore, absolutely the wrong machine for the job

[WristTwister]

He's after a bike to get around on though right, go visit friends, go to sports practice, maybe a little exploration?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...1199540170.htm

Very tidy GN125 in Wellington for sale, great starter bike for a younger ride. Cheap to run on a teenager's budget and it won't be the end of the world if he drops it (No expensive fairings). Well priced @ $1700 so he can spend more on getting good looking gear. (Com'on we all like to look the part on and off our bikes.)

You can attach a rack or top box to these as well, it's practical and not intimidating.