Full time 16 yr old student will be attending two schools come Sept where he'll need to drive himself 10 miles, where 5 miles is on hwy @ 65mph, to a University in the afternoon to take classes not offered at his primary school. On the way home, he'll be navigating through downtown @ 5pm, w/ 8 miles of street light to street light urban traffic going in the opposite direction from h/s & university.
M/C license for 16 yr old in his state has no engine size restrictions. He is taking his car driving lessons currently at a driving school. He's going to a m/c riding school in two weeks. After getting his m/c license, he can choose from a CBR250 or Burgman 400 scooter. Both have ABS, both hwy capable/legal. Buying a different scooter or m/c is not an option since these two bikes have already been bought, are ready to ride, & title in hand.
Pros: CBR250
Cool factor is huge for a h/s student
70mpg a big plus vs. 45mpg for 400 scooter
Fun bike for riding twisties on weekends
350 lb weight vs. 450 lbs for scooter
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Pros: Burgman 400
automatic trans, twist and go, makes riding much easier downtown
Locking storage under seat for helmet, jacket, gloves, rain gear, & tools.
Locking glove box handy for GPS & extra gloves & ear plugs & sunglass.
Better wind/rain protection from head to toe vs. CBR
So which bike would you choose?
Would like to hear from someone - preferably h/s + college students - which bike they prefer and why.
M/C license for 16 yr old in his state has no engine size restrictions. He is taking his car driving lessons currently at a driving school. He's going to a m/c riding school in two weeks. After getting his m/c license, he can choose from a CBR250 or Burgman 400 scooter. Both have ABS, both hwy capable/legal. Buying a different scooter or m/c is not an option since these two bikes have already been bought, are ready to ride, & title in hand.
Pros: CBR250
Cool factor is huge for a h/s student
70mpg a big plus vs. 45mpg for 400 scooter
Fun bike for riding twisties on weekends
350 lb weight vs. 450 lbs for scooter
'
Pros: Burgman 400
automatic trans, twist and go, makes riding much easier downtown
Locking storage under seat for helmet, jacket, gloves, rain gear, & tools.
Locking glove box handy for GPS & extra gloves & ear plugs & sunglass.
Better wind/rain protection from head to toe vs. CBR
So which bike would you choose?
Would like to hear from someone - preferably h/s + college students - which bike they prefer and why.