I reckon where you live has a big say in what bike you'll bond with..I'd love a garage full,like we all would,a bike for every mood..a late 70's/early 80's 4,a triple,a twin,a v-twin,a single..I'd have race machines and cruisers and cafe racers and and and and.....but I've had to thin the dreaming out to what suits where I ride..and..if your motorway miles are minimal..an XT does the lot..beautifully...what more could you want???....it's fast,agile,comfortable,economical,easy to fettle,brakes are OK,virtually weatherproof..and...it makes a great noise when the devil takes over your right hand...and if you're a nutter..your bottle will strive to keep pace with this machine's composure..just what are you looking for????