What sports bike could I buy that is affordable for a 16 -17 year old?

HI I'm 16 born in 1992 January 1 (No lie!), and I live in Ontario. I would like to start saving for my sport bike. I would also like to know if you need a car license first before you can get your bike license.

But what are some things do I have to take in to consideration when looking for a bike used or new?

** Google brand names - you should get all the answers you need and price

Don't buy a new bike. Find a good 2-3 year old bike. Chances are you'll damage it so you might as well have an older one. Sport bikes, with one exception, are not good first bikes. The multi-cylinder machines all make their power in the high RPM range, making low speed driveability difficult. I saw a kid drop his 600 Honda in the Sears parking lot yesterday, dumping his girlfriend on the asphalt too. It still had the temporary tag on it. He almost stalled it going over a speed bump.... kicked it down a gear and let the clutch out too fast... it jerked ... stalled ... and flopped. They have no low end torque.

The exception is the Suzuki SV 650. It's a V twin with great low end power and plenty of top end too. One of the most fun bikes I have ever ridden in my 30+ years of motorcycling.

But for a first bike I'd really recommend something smaller. Trade up a year or two later when you have some experience behind you.