yeah, im a 100% noob to anything with motorcycles, but i want to buy one.

looking for under 6k, i will have 1k to put down and finance, i would love to have a gsxr600, but i heard somewhere it is good to start on something smaller. i figure i could start on anything, but that is my budget and i dont want to start on something old and well, slow. given that it would still be faster than most cars, im looking for something that is still respectable.

so im up for any tips, advice, what i might buy within that budget and what to expect if i ever do buy one. please go easy/no flaming, im only here to get educated. and yess i will be doing some research.