Puhleeez! I am just about your height, and a little heavier, and I can tell you that a Honda CB550 will suit every one of your needs except the suicidal ones. Plus, it is one of the few Japanese bikes that even Harley riders like to look at (even if they won't admit it). Take a look at some of these: <A HREF="http://www.vf750fd.com/blurbs/brochures/cb550/550f-4.jpg" target="_new">http://www.vf750fd.com/blurbs/brochures/cb550/550f-4.jpg</A> <A HREF="http://www.vf750fd.com/blurbs/brochures/cb500/cb500p-2.jpg" target="_new">http://www.vf750fd.com/blurbs/brochures/cb500/cb500p-2.jpg</A> <A HREF="http://www.vjmw.org/yourbike/honda/july2_01_joe_cb550.htm" target="_new">http://www.vjmw.org/yourbike/honda/july2_01_joe_cb550.htm</A>