Take a rider class at the local community college.
They'll put you on a 250 for a day of training and a day of riding, and you'll complete both tests and walk away with your license. It's usually <$200 and gives you time on a bike before you make a purchase.
The bike question is very open ended, and depends on what you want. $4k is plenty if you're going used and comfortable working on your bike.
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