All around best value for a sport type bike ... Suzuki Bandit 1200.
Also, Suzuki SV1000S (less comfort)..just loved that bike.
Closer to a standard but a whole lot of fun (more comfortable)...Honda 919.
Or go for the ultimate.. Kawaski Ninja ZX-14...it should fit ya fine, easy to handle in town, very quiet mannered until YOU tell it what to do. Havn't ridden it yet, but it is supposed to instill confidence with its mild mannered demeanour.