My first bike after 35 years of abstinence was a 12 y.o.Honda CB 500 S which cost £750.

It could do 110 mph, 0-60 just over 4 secs and (after putting on a +2 front sprocket) was happy all day at m-way speeds.

When I swapped for the 955i, whilst being bigger, heavier, faster etc. the transition was seamless. No problem whatsoever.

It's all in the ass and the right wrist.