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Not sure if this helps but it may be something that you overlooked. I have a 2005 Harley Sportster and as you know they have a billion accessories reason i mention it is that they are very comfortable with forward controls for taller people. I have ridden with and without forwards, I am 6' tall and bike fits me nice and it is considered small by many. A new set of bars add risers change the pullback swap the seat and it is a can be very comfortable. The 883cc gets over 65mpg for me beating it around town mixed local riding not being that kind on my fuel consumption out riding for fun. Swap the pulleys with a 1200sporty for the taler gearing many guys trade with the 883's for faster launch.

Many of those claims of 100+mpg can be achieved riding at 40mph. Used Sporties are not the cheapest but they retain value and are always worth something. I am not a biker looking guy and don't wear a leather vest so that cliche is only as true as the people that perpetuate it. 3K will get you a nice bike if you want lower miles up to 5k for a bike my year they cost under 6k barnd new in 05'. If you do look check out 2004-2006 883 models they are much easer riding with rubber mount engines and still carbed so you can lean and tweak it, 2007 they went FI.

Older sporties don't have the rubbermount and have much more vibration but can be had for a few bucks more than the disposable competition.

hope this info gives you another option