Sounds more like an anti-bike forum now. If the kid wants to ride on the street he's going to ride on the street. Starting out,get a smaller used bike and get some experience. Then step up when you can afford to crash a new FZ6R. I don't disagree with getting a car first instead. Get a clunker to start out with and then when you can afford it step up to a new Camaro or Mustang GT. I'm 60 and on my bike the brain never fully works. I enjoy it so much. Happy motoring!