Quote Originally Posted by Tarzanman
For $2000 your choices are going to be limited. You'll be able to afford an early-to-mid 90's GS500, EX250 (kawasaki ninja), EX500.

I would avoid FZRs (never seen an old one that didn't have a TON of mechanical issues), but you might get really lucky and find a beat up SV650 that someone is looking to get rid of, lol
I've had good experiences with the 400s and 600s - but older bikes usually need a little work when you initially get them.