I remember the very moment I was inspired to go for what is now called 'Adventure ' style of bike . I was coming back from France on the ferry on a ZX10 and I was parked up amongst a whole group of bikes from Europe. They just looked so different ...like they should be on the Dakar rally. They were a mixture of early Tenere 's, Dominator and others. ...all clearly used off road and all with luggage piled high, and the riders were wearing 'colourful ' off road style clothing. Everything about it looked like a ton of fun ....and the high and wide riding position looked a million times more enjoyable than the head down /arse up style of the sports bikes. I was completely hooked , sold the Kawasaki and bought an XT600 Tenere. I've grown to love the 'grunt' of a big single and the whole 'Adventure ' vibe. All the fun without the crazy speed!!. , and endless ways to work on...modify.....on road /off road. I love all types of bike, but the Tenere ticks all the boxes for me. Steve