Definately. This has been covered a hundred, thousand, million, billion, trillion, cazillion times so just search for more info. But just look for a used bike so you don't want to kill yourself THAT bad when you first drop it. I picked up a 97 Kawasaki Ninja 600 for 1700. Really good bike to begin with, very forgiving and easy to handle. Still has alot of power too. I can keep up with my buddies 01 gixxer 600 up until about 3rd gear. (then he pulls away like I'm in reverse ;-p )