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@DethBeard
Modern 300s are arguably more capable than the "wonder years" of whatever you lusted after as a teenager.
I told a story recently of an old colleague who swapped his Gixxer thou for the 3, much more fun in the Twisties and traffic than the big boy. (Said he)
If you are not doing motorways might be the best option for a return to riding.
Probably trade it in a year's time for something punchier and not lose much if you find it too small.
Or get a KTM 690
Edit: says the man who got a 1200 for a bike he rarely uses.