what about a f4i or a r6 those are gret bikes as well my first bike is a 2002 gsxr-750 i love it but im affraid to do anything on it go with a smaller bike my friend has a 1998 gsxr-600 red/black 15,000 miles for 3700.00 its in very nice condition.

if i were you i would go with a f4i(small and quick), r6 smallest bike easy to corner and learn on, gsxr-600 larger very nice bike quick yet nimble. i would stay away from the kawi riding sucks long distances and there colors are way to bright