Just moved from an 1150GS and 600 Transalp to XTZ. I was surprised at how comfortable the seat was especially after the German armchair! Also rode home after buying it (2009 one) partly on motorways which I thought might be a struggle but it was very happy at 120Kmh+ only bit more susceptible to side winds than the other two bikes. I looked at the 650 Beemers (F, G and Dakar/Sertao) but didn't do it for me this time. I had an F650 some years back, no problems with fuelling etc. great engine much less vibration than Tenere but too low ground clearance and the Dakar/Sertao are a bit weird ;-)