as you get to learn more and more about bikes, you'll find you'll be able to shop bikes by cylinder count, displacement, and the handling package

it all makes a difference

i dont know all of what you really want, i can only go by your post.

but what you are looking for is something more lively and engaging, something 'closer' to the road, decent power

have you test ridden the sv650? for such a small light package, the power is amazing in the street legal world of 0-110km/h. its fun, spirited, has a real punch and the sound of a 90 degree twin.

past 110km/h its got nothing. but maybe thats what you want

spend some time on one, im sure you'll love it.