Honda Rebels are lightweight, easy to handle, inexpensive, and have enough power for a beginner. And

Yesterday was pretty intense for me, after 5 hours at the DMV I had failed my written exam twice, getting 5 wrong on the first try and 6 wrong on the second try (you needed 4 or less wrong to pass). With only 1 try left, I figured it was time to start studying, so I took the handbook into the waiting room for an hour and came back ready to go. The test administrator was skeptical and reminded me multiple times that I could do my last try anytime over the next year. I told her she needn't worry because calgary apartment rentals I was gonna ace it this time. Her response: I have faith that you have faith in your ability to pass, clearly I had said nothing to convince her I was ready. Anyway, 15 minutes later I hand in my 3rd test - Perfect score, zero wrong.
Next week my roommate, 5 years riding experience, will start teaching me, but for now I'm looking on Craigslist to buy my first bike. I'll be using the bike mostly for commuting in Los Angeles calgary apartment rentals (I'm sure I'm following a long line of people getting into motorcycles in hopes of beating gas prices and traffic in LA), and I'm looking in the under $2,000 range.
Right now I'm looking calgary apartment rentals at a 92 Kawasaki Ninja on Craigslist for about $1,000. Based on what I've seen on the internet these are pretty reliable and the owners love them. Would this be a decent bike to get? What other considerations should I be thinking about shopping for my first bike?
the first one would be fine, like Dodsfall said a Ninja 250, 500 or 650 would be fine, they are good beginner bikes...all three are twin cylinder bikes, just make sure you stay away from the inline 4's (600, 750, 900, 1000)
you also may find that you don't like the riding position of a sport bike...I always try to suggest to new riders to go out to every dealer they can and sit on every bike they can get to, find something that fits you and feels like a good position and then go look for one used....
Honda Rebels are lightweight, easy to handle, inexpensive, and have enough power for a beginner. And you can probably get one that's 15 years newer than the 92 Ninja you mention and still be in your price range. Look also at ones being sold by the people that run the MSF courses for a fair deal.
If you will be commuting in LA, you will need to be as well trained as possible. I have ridden all over the country and have found LA riding to be some of the most intense anywhere. It is not for the faint of heart. (it is however, one hell of an adrenalin rush)
There is nothing wrong with getting a sport bike for your first bike. They come in several calgary apartment rentals engine sizes and you can always trade up later when your skills improve. I have a CBR250R that scoots me around just fine and it will out accelerate just about any cage rolling around my area. Buy what you are confortable riding for best results and most fun.