once again i am not recomending anything bigger then a 750, and if its his first bike he will probaly be looking used bikes. i kno the newer 750s are badass but they can be ridden with the commen sense for some1 to ride within their limits, and yet still be able to grow with the bike! and i didnt mean scared as in scared 2 ride but in the sense that every car on the road is out to hit you