WyoWoman,
A 1300cc bike is HEAVY...I owned one, complete with fairing and the whole nine yards. I'm strong, broad shouldered and 200 lbs...and it was an effort to hold it up, let alone balancing on it at low speeds and near impossible to pick up if fallen.

I would suggest a zippy 750-800cc puppy for you. Lighter, and easier to manage...and you can go just as fast as on a 1300. But work up to the 750. Start with something smaller and get comfortable with it. Then see what you can handle.