Welcome back (from another from VA). When I started riding again in 2007 after 20 year hiatus while my daughter was growing up, I got an '06 America 790. I also went through several bikes up to a T-Bird, two Tigers, Legend, an America LT & Speedmaster. For various reasons, I'm back on an America (2008) I still have the '06 Tiger 955i though. When it's time to get down to one bike, it'll probably be the America, though I currently ride the Tiger more.
I think you'll be fine with the '16. They're fun and nimble, and you should be able to get 50+ MPG if ridden moderately.
