i should know.. i have been through my fair share of bikes, from supersports, small and large sport touring, naked bikes, metric and HD, power cruiser, Bagger.. ive ridden and owned alot of bikes, of all different types. I have for sure come to the conclusion there isnt one bike that will satisfy all your needs. So if your looking for that one that will do all, just save your money and buy a few different bikes for different purposes. i liked things about all the bikes i have owned.. they each had there sweet spot, and each had there own character (aside from the FJR1300, that bike has no character at all) by far the Ducati Multistrada is the one bike i get on and it always impresses me, it always makes me smile. it does everything i want it to do better than i can ask. my only grips are the seat is not overly comfortable ( some say its an amazing seat for a stock seat, im super picky about saddle comfort), and the forks are under sprung for even just me on the bike, let along a passenger and a little luggage. Both can be remedied though. it has taken a long time to find a bike that could fit more than 50% of my riding style, comfort, passenger comfort, luggage capabilities, looks, attitude, and have character. I cant own a bike that has no character. i just thought id share this with everyone, just something that always pops in my head, and after a weekend ride on the Multi im always reassured i have the right bike for me.. Finally!