In your price range I'd look at a Triumph Sprint. I ride a Sprint RS, which is the half-faired version; the ST has a full fairing and luggage. The 955 triple is a great engine. I've had the RS for four years. I had one of the original 900 Sprints before that. I still look at and test ride other bikes, but I haven't found anything yet that makes me want to give up my RS.