Well as an alternative to an SS I have also considered a couple other bikes.
A used FZ6- Light, versitile, no fairings to scratch/dent, yet stylish, I4, upright comfortable ergos, and super cheap to insure.
A used ZZR600- "Honestly" a ninja at heart, not as razor edged as current gen SS, insured as a S-T, carberated and no fuel guage tho

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Maybe an 01 F4I...
Or maybe the Z1000!!! I kid I kid....