Hello I am looking to buy my first bike this summer:

Are 80's bikes a good idea? My budget is rather small ($3000) and I see a few 80's yamaha's that might be easy on insurance and initial purchase cost.

I want something that is mid-range sporty, so no cruisers or dirt bikes, I was really looking into Ducati Monsters, but out of my budget. That said, I really like the CBR's and recent reviews Ive read about their bikes said they are very rider friendly. Is that true? Good bike to learn on?

I think that is all I have for now. I hope I posted this in the right section.

TIA

Jarod