I agree that RE fall short on the power scale. I have just been reading some reviews of the Honda CB300R as my son-in-law is looking at them. They put out 31bhp which is great, just about where my old A10 was and useable in modern conditions.
Interesting that in the owners reviews several of the people had swapped from big bikes, Harleys, Bonnies etc, and said they found the nimble handling and lightweight of the 300 to be really refreshing. Just shows that there is sometimes a difference between what you want and what you need. My mate has a 2019 Harley 1690 thingymabob but most often on Sunday mornings (when we are allowed) he turns up at the burger van on his Suzuki Burgman.
Funny lot.
Spartacus