I'll toss in a vote for the Airtourer but then I would cos I've got one! It's smaller and lighter than the Bulldog and a lot cheaper to maintain as it is a much simpler airframe.
95-100kt cruise on 115hp and +6/-3g. The 150hp vp prop version is faster and better at aeros but you'll struggle to find one for sale this side of the Pacific.
http://www.flightglobal.com/FlightPD...20-%202877.PDF
While the RV7 is a lovely machine you can buy two Bulldogs for the price of one RV7 or one Bulldog and a hell of a lot of AvGas!!