lookin for info on bikes (beginner)

well ive been lookin for good performance for cheap (im a broke student) and my friend said bikes are the way to go for the money so i need to a few things... im lookin into a GSX / Katana : 600, i was told it was a good beginner bike. i wanna know how the insurance for an 18 y/o would be? how long do these last? how much hp do they have? and if anyone knows its 0-60 and possibly 1/4 mile... any info is appreciated thanx.

also if u wanna recommend a diffferent bike feel free.

insurance depends on the company, state, age, driving record, etc, and whether you want full/liability/comp, so you have to get that quote yourself.

anyway, the rest:

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=224918

Just call insurance co's for a quote, theyll give you one. I would talk to parents/friends first so you kinda know what to ask them on the phone for a more accurate quote, and shop around because there is alot of competition out there for insurance and there is a huge difference if price. The katana is a good first bike, my friend started with a 98 katana and 1 yr later traded it in twords a 04 600rr.

Being you didn't know bikes are the best bang for the buck till your friend told you I will answer this way.

HP = more than enough
1/4 mile = faster than you should do it.
0-60 = you should worry about getting from 60-0

But, yes I have heard those can be good starters.

READ THE FIRST STICKY THREAD!!!!!!!!