I tried to tell him an SV would be more fun but it's his money at the end of the day! The older Fazers have a good press and it's got all the extras on it, Scorpion can, hugger, undertray, braided hoses, double bubble, small indys etc.. Looks ok for 1st bike.. He is still trying to haggle tho so no bike yet!
I would buy a Hornet myself as I love me Honda