Strom are better "all around bike" for the majority of riders, yes KTM's excel OFFROAD because as a company that is what they are known for. Saying other offerings are far superior is a stretch, maybe superior in price and headaches. On road and all around reliability, ease of maintenance, cheaper ownership, dealer support......much better option with the Japanese offerings. If the Wife would let me, I would order a new Tenere Monday......someday sooner than later though. I am am function over fashion kind of guy, no interest in the gourmet bikes.