Uber reliable metric cruiser without bags?

I have a bagger that I love, but I’m looking to add something a bit more nimble for around town.

I love Harleys, but would appreciate the lower cost of a metric bike. Also looking for maximum reliability. I love that many Japanese bikes have shaft drives and hydraulic cam chain tensioners.

I’ve read that the Vulcan line is great. Same with the VTX1300 and 1800. Also the Road Stars. I’ve done some googling, and all the model variants get a bit overwhelming. I also know they have great reputations for reliability, but it makes me a little nervous that many of these bikes are almost 30 years old.

Since I’ve already got a bike with bags and a windshield, is there a version of any of these metric bikes without bags that I should be looking out for? I’d love to put beach bars on it and somewhat forward controls (I think I’d be fine with floorboards - I just don’t want pegs in the mid position).

Basically would like to stretch out and have a relaxing ride for around town with no need for wind protection or bags.

Also fwiw I’m a fairly large rider at 6’4 265. I don’t need gobs of power but I’d probably prefer a larger bike to a smaller one.

Thanks for any guidance!