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A couple of thoughts. You really should check out a Triumph dealership...the new Thruxton is a sweet bike that would do all the things you want. And style to boot. Another choice might be a BMW F650. Not big on hp, but lightweight and a good all rounder.
What I'm finding is that my bicycle experience goes a long way on the motorcycle. All of the things you do without thinking on a road bike (countersteer, lean, etc) work almost identically on a bike. The main difference is in power application, but that comes with time. Well, that and I never went 80mph on the freeway on my bicycle :O
Another one to think about is the new Suzuki DR-Z400SM. Supermotard bikes can be a blast on the pavement...but the Husky or KTM variants are much sexier.
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