Take the MSF course. You'll figure out if you like riding or not. A great starter bike for sportbikes are the Kawi Ninja 250/500's and the Suzuki G.S. 500 (gixxer-esque looking with a parallel 2.) I'm a Honda man, but those are great starters. ninja 250/500 can be picked up for less than 2 grand, a GS 500 can be had for on the cheap too. Don't worry about picking up a pristine bike for your first bike, you are going to drop it while parking or lay it down while riding. Everyone does. Rashed fairings adds character. I wouldn't start with any 600cc sportbike made after 2000 unless you have a tightly screwed on head with substantial brain matter that would keep your right hand from twisting the throttle past 50% very often. 800 or less cc's for a cruiser is probably good for a starter. Don't skimp on gear. I think it is better to buy really good gear and have a cheaper bike than roll on a pimp bike but have shit for gear or no gear. Cowskin is cheaper than your skin, wear leather. Get good gloves, and wear sturdy boots. A good helmet is probably the most important. Find one that fits and make your budget around what fits your head rather than what fits your wallet.
2001 Harley-Davidson RoadKing Police. Yes it's more expensive, but the value does not depreciate. I bought it used 3 years ago for 13K and can turn around tomorrow and sell it for the same price.....
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That would be a closed casket funeral. When your jaw just kind grinds off into a meat paste smeared on the asphalt, there isn't much they can do. Full face helmets are the way to go. Even the flip up ones (whose locking mechanisms I personally don't trust) are better than brain bowls or 3/4 helmets like those. Nice paint job on that helmet though.