that's the problem. he's 5'9" 160 with room to grow. I want something for him to be safe to ride ~200 miles on the highway with me to our destination. My thought process is, if I wouldn't be comfortably safe on it, I sure as shit won't have him on it.
So I am looking at a bike I can adjust for him and still have him to grow into it. I'm actually looking at a KLR 650 with lowering links and lower seat for him. Yes, it's heavy, but realistically, we are looking at Ohio public park trails...not MOAB. I know it soulnds like I have made up my mind, but I also want to lay out our purpose.
Also looking for ready street legal so he can use it around town without spending $500 on a street legal kit.
I probably should have said that in the initial post. Also, a used KLR will hold value if it isn't his thing.
Am open, just looking for the best mix of a long safe highway ride and lightish trail bike.
Thanks
Chris