For me it was a little different. I was on a dirt bike from the time I was 7. Raced Moto Cross up until I was 15 then switched over to street bikes, The transition to the street was pretty simple. My daughter got her M license when she turned 16. she actually got her M1 and M2 before she even set foot in a car.

It is a great feeling getting out on two wheels on some nice winding roads. Just remember to ride within your comfort zone and experience level. Have seen to many friends lay down their bikes over the years.