There's a TON of old 500's and 750's in that price range, and remember those old 80's bike make HALF the horse power oof similarly sized bike today, so I don't think you would be overwhelmed by a bigger, yet older, bike.
2000 SVT Turbo 295hp/269ftlb@12psi
#1 for Bendix Brakes Kits!
Knuckles rebuilt w/new bearings $55
AUSSIE ENDLINKS $70
Gutted pre-cats $80/set
A lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on mine!