Hi Muzz,
Apart from a few small details, you told my story too.
I'm 64, knackered, not riden for 20 years, 6ft and 16 stone
I ended up with a Benelli 500 and it's spot on. I went to my local JS and £800 later walked out, fully kitted up.
The other day I took her out for the first time in the sunshine and came home with a huge silly grin on my face.
Good luck , head on a swivel