That Ducati is not a beginner bike...you can take that to the track (with little setup)and keep up with the big boys in a tight track. parts are also very expensive and the riding position less comfy for street rides. It is an excellent starter bike for someone who has some riding years behind him and wants to become serious.
The Yamaha 600 would be your best bet.....don't underestimate it though, I used to loose the bigboys (900cc) with my CBR600F3 in the tight canyons but on straight runs they had me.
And as far as injuries....it is not a matter of if it will happen but WHEN will it happen.
Most serious racers avoid streets all together but as long as you use common sense, learn your bike, let it be an extension of you, and most important finness and control....the rest (speed and performance) will come naturally by itself without you even knowing it.
I suggest getting good riding gear like a DOT Snell helmet (It has saved my life twice already) and join a basic training school and get your bike license, especially if it is required by the state. Leave the 100MPH villies for the kids and show offs. Real riders ride very responsibly, defensively, and when needed aggressively to maintain a a good safety margin.
Riding is an art and science, you must master things like how to apex a turn, double shift smoothly, half clutch, countersteer effectively, manage your entry and exit speed, suspension loading and setup for your weight, trottle control, proper braking, body position, and where to look (field of vision), situational awareness, and avoid tunnel vision and fixations....all at once
To anticipate danger and think several steps ahead is also a key.
Happy riding, rubber side down and cheers.
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