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Have everything done on your to-do list (especially the tires, would much rather ride a crappy-running bike on good tires than riding a great running bike on crappy tires), see if all that helps.
If...

Ride naked with helium balloons affixed to your bodies.

Go talk to your local Kawasaki service center, I'm almost 100% sure they can help you.

If the brake-line splitter is the only thing in your way than find a way to re-route the lines without causing any pinching/snagging. Might need to bleed the system a couple of times figuring out the...

As a beginner you'll probably find the little Ninjette very easy to move around, both riding and not. Try to avoid the freeways at first and learn how to ride, speed doesn't teach that, practice...

Why is a good question!
So plan a trip to Italy, visit their production site and don't leave until you are satisfied with their answer(s) or escorted out the door by Guido and his cousin Josepho...

If you take and pass a MSF (motorcycle safety course) maybe, but it wouldn't be a bike that I would recommend as a starter. You need to start on a bike with a bit less power (not that the 883 is that...

If the smoke is coming from the end of the exhaust pipe it's too rich on fuel so make sure your air-filter is clean/or replaced, and if that's not the case then adjust the mixture or do a carb...

You seem to have a 'dry-spot' on the chain and a master-link is a prime target. If an O-ring check for a 'misplaced' O.
Buy a new master-link and while replacing it clean and lube the connecting...

I've ridden both of the bikes on your short list and like both of them but for different reasons.
Yes the Duc has a bit more grunt in the lower RPM range but the Triumph's power is a more linear and...

Sort of a big jump, you may want to consider a DucK Monster 669 if you want Ducati but there are other bikes in the 600 class that may fit your butt better,

If you really think you're ready for...

Do yourself a favor and go with the Suzuki!
Parts are more available if you need them and the bike is more reliable to begin with.

Plenty have started riding on that machine, seems like a good choice.
Take care of it and it'll take care of you.

Good things first: If well maintained, nice bike! If not, a piece of poop.

But that could be any 15 year old bike!

Depends on the last tune-up! Was that in 79 or in 97?

Possible both spark plug and crap in the carb.
Start with a new plug.
Now for the 'no smoking' section. Open the bottom carb plug and let it flow for about three seconds with the gas petcock open...

Possible both spark plug and crap in the carb.
Start with a new plug.
Now for the 'no smoking' section. Open the bottom carb plug and let it flow for about three seconds with the gas petcock open...

Only if you haven't checked that little dip-stick-thingie lately!

Best over-all value - The Yamaha.

You have carburetor issues!

The proof is in the pudding!
Get both of your puddings simmering.
Let us know!

Yo, BAD DEAL, walk away!

Yo, BAD DEAL, walk away!

Tell me where it's located on the motorcycle.
It's possible to tell without a diagram.
If you need a diagram and part #, contact your Kawi dealer and order a Shop Manual.
Study said manual and...

The fuel pump has a pressure valve auto -petcock and you should be fine as long as that is in order.