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Been riding 25 years, everything on and of road. It's a much more 'interesting' place out there these days and people often ask me where they should start (since I am now the cool guy with all the bikes and stories and pictures etc, which is really cool and you have it all to look forward to my friend!)
I don't know where you live but my advice is start small, with a scooter. It is easy to handle and will build your awareness of all matters 2 wheel (road conditions, traffic behavior, weather issues, braking distances, bozo moves by drivers etc) all on a vehicle you can stop on a dime, fix easily if you crash, and generally not have to worry about.
I'd recommend a Vespa et4 because you can get em cheap second hand, they hold their value like crazy, and both girls and boys will want to buy it off you when you're done with it.
After you build your awareness and capacity, then go for bigger bike, gears etc.
So many accidents are about lack of capacity and roadcraft. Start there. 6 months of that and you'll be ready to move up.
Or you could take a direct access course, buy a 600cc and enjoy a trip to A&E.
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