Bike suggestions for an old fart that wants a change....

I really hate to be redundant, and I have read the opening questions from newbie's asking the usual questions.  Heres my deal.... I'm 39 years old and have been riding a GL1800 for about 2 years now. Prior to that I had a 04 Sabre 1100 cruiser. Before that I learned on a 74 honda 500-4. I have been riding on and off since the mid 80's So, I do have what I feel is good experience on bikes, just not on a sport bike.  I am 6 foot tall, and 225 lbs.  Since I recently divorced I no longer have any one to say no to a sport bike.. lol  I have ridden a zx6r ninja, and feels very small beneath me. I sat on, but not ridden a zx10 and zx9r, they both feel good to me size wise. I have been looking in clasifieds and have found some nice looking  bikes.... 03 cbr954rr, 99 cbr1100xx, zx9r, zx14r. The best feel I have come across so far is on a "busa". Only sat on it at the dealer, but if feels like the right phyiscal size, I think it would be way too fast for me though....  Any help on a safe pic for a ride would be great.. I love the Wing, and don't want to make a poor choice on a 2nd bike... thx Rich  

Although they are a bit more expensive than the Japanese bikes, have you taken a good look at the newer generation BMWs? The K1200S would work with your size, and it's not as extreme as a Hayabusa. The CBR1100XX would also be a good choice.  

Remember that sport bikes are smaller by nature, and make the physical size a priority may cause you to miss the point of owning one.  The Honda cb4954rr is one terrific bike, and should be large enough for you to feel comfortable.  Another bike you may not be considering is the Triumph Sprint 1050, and this bike cover both the need for sport and the occasional trip.  The interesting thing about the three cylinder is the smooth rev ability, and the low end torque of a V-twin.  The Hayabusa with all of its size and power, is not going to handle like a true sport bike.  Carving twisties is where the adrenalin rush truly comes from.  If you really aren't looking for acute handling, but want speed and tire burning more, then you might consider the Yamaha VMAX.  I consider this bike a cold blooded killer, and the new 2009 model is really all new (new frame, 1679cc 4valve/cyl liquid cooled V-4 engine, dual disc front, single disc rear, and of course unpublished HP figures (insurance you know).  

The end decision lies with you.  I sold my R1 because I found it too hard to control myself out on the street with it.  I ended up with a 1st gen Busa and have never regreted the decision.  The busa will do anything you would ever want to do on the street.  The smaller bikes ( as far as I am concerned) belong on the track.  Maybe I'm just getting old, but my hooligan-ism left with my R1.  The Busa is much more comfortable for me also.  1000 mile weekends aren't out of the question.