Today, 1000 Canadian is $905 US. That is not alot of money for a bike. Rule #1 - Bikes are money pits. Rule #2 - There is more to the cost of riding that just buying a bike. At the very least, you need a good helmet and riding boots. I would recommend you save at least 1500 Canadian, which is about $1350. Buy a used helmet and boots and a top brand, such as Honda, Yamaha, Kawi, Suzuki, KTM. I would look at an older XR. The power delivery of a 2 stroke may be too much for your inexperience.