I just read (most) of the article, which was actually pretty good. The comparison is Suzuki V Strom, Triumph Tiger, Honda Transalp & the XT Ten. The Ten got a good write up, & came in joint first with the Transalp, based on this type of motorcycle. I realise this is statistically pointless though! It was described as 'light', 'Easy to handle, especially off-road...' etc. Basically described as one of the better dual-sport machines available.
I have subscribed to Bike for a while now, but find the magazine seems to get thinner every month. A sing of the times mirroring the entire motorcycle industry, perhaps??