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I turn 16 this coming Sunday. I'm a resident of Washington state, but in July I'm moving to Honolulu, Hawaii. I haven't taken driver's ed yet, and I don't have a permit or anything... But I'm thinking to get all that done as soon as possible. I have several questions: Can I take driver's ed and then take the written test and driving test right after I complete the class? Is driver's ed necessary to get a permit and/or license in Washington state? Do I need to wait 6 months/when is the soonest I can get my license? Also, moving to Hawaii raises complications - Will I need to take more tests once I move there so I can have a valid driver's license? And when would I be eligible for a motorcycle license in Hawaii?

Sorry, all of this is sort of mashed up and there are so many laws and restrictions for young people that I'm a bit confused, but I thank you all for helping...

Additionally, what motorcycles are best for young people in my age group? I'm sort of aware of all those rambunctious teenagers who get their asses whooped on motorcycles, so I'd think that a 1,000cc Kawasaki wouldn't suit me so well. But I am turned on by standard bikes and sport bikes. But I guess you could say I'm a beginner at all this and any feedback would be great.

 

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Would you recommend a Honda NSR 125? Or the Honda CBR 125R? Sexy...

 

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Well living in Seattle, I'm about a 3 hour drive away from Vancouver British Columbia and I suppose I could check 'er out there, but I don't even know because there's that sweet ass Honda Go Combo where you get a 2008 CBR125R, gear, and a 3 year warranty, and it SUCKS that none of this is available in the US... Is there anything I can do about it? Oh and on top of that I'd have to change the speedometer from metric to standard... Ef me!

Oh but I do go back to Thailand often and apparently these babies are manufactured there so maybe a friend of mine could hook me up. *sigh*

 

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thanks for the feedback... i planned on taking an msf class from the start but i think i'll wait on buying a bike. an msf class probably can help me decide what cc i'm ready for. maybe as a graduating gift i can get one, then go to europe for university and get my ass whooped there instead... oh god, the impending doom of the autobahn.. at least most people are aware of bikes there i'd think. hawaii is disappointing so far