You could hit the sport touring area of the market. Yamaha's FJR 1300, Triumph Sprint ST,have more of lean forward position than upright, or full lean over. If you go a pure sport bike you may find your wrists get sore after a riding even for shorter periods. A Kawasaki Ninja 14 has somewhat of a more sport tour position, but is closer to sport. It also has a ton of power, and could get you in trouble(as in crash and burn) real easy if you haven't ridden a bike in awhile, or ever. The insurance for it will be nasty also.
I like the Triumph Sprint myself, but there are any number of bikes out there that would fit the bill.