It's a great sport, but please be careful when you start. The urban myth (which has more than a little truth to it) is that you're much more likely to have an accident during the first 500 miles (800km) on any new bike. Take a safety course and get good equipment, please!
Oh, my current stable:
1983 Honda GL650 (Eunice)
2003 Suzuki GSF600 (Bounce)
For a little good information along with lots of chaff, you might read the rec.motorcycles newsgroup.
Cheers,
Cliff