Get some training too...
As a long time street rider who started out on small bikes and graduated to touring machines, I would suggest that you do a search for Motorcycle Safety Foundation and take what they call the Beginners Riding Course.
All you need is a helmet, boots and gloves, they supply the bike and in about 24 hours combined classroom and riding range time, they can take a total beginner and teach them the skills necessary to survive street riding.
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