I've been driving Honda Accords since 1989. The cars continue to improve in performance and appearance. You can't go wrong with a Honda, and you don't need to buy the top of the line to get a good ride and solid build. The LX, 4 cyl. will give you many miles of driving pleasure.
Consumer Reports did a study a few years back using NY city taxis with new 6 cylinder engines. The purpose of the study was to debunk the 3000 mile oil change recommendation and add credence to the longer mileage recommendations found in owner manuals. They used both synthetic and natural...
You are correct Sir. I-95 is dangerous enough in a car, doing it on a bike is really taking a chance. Take the back roads and enjoy the relaxed trip that may take three-four days if you are not in a hurry.