A YZF 450 is a great bike but that's not the only thing to consider,, What kind of riding will he be doing?? Where?? How much $ does he have and how good of a ridder is he?? All things to think about before spending the cash,, Just some thoughts!

 

does he need a sport? Get a fast utility like the bruteforce

 

im 6'0 300 and ride a 300ex no prob. hes too big for blaster thou, i even jump my 300 a little bit . just couple feet off the ground.

 

I too would say that while the yfz is a great quad it is not the only one. Being a sport quad rider, i often speak to quickly, if you are going to be some slow trail riding it might be better to not go with a sport quad.

 

im 6'1"-6'2" and just under 250, my recon has held me, my best friend who at the time was like 260 and his brother who is like 230.... do the math.