As you know motorcycle for weekend ride is expensive thing, plus you can have accident. But if you live outside city, it is may be safe more or less. Plus you can save on fuel, because good motorcycles take less fuel. What is your favourite motorcycle - KTM, Triumph, Yamaha ?
KTM is my the favourite one. You can start with a KTM which has low cc. But before of riding, you should know a lot of riding tips and techniques.