Must have owned some 60 road bikes over the years. Each model fit a particular phase in my life. Makes have ranged from Norton, Triumph, Ducati, Hyosung, all metric makes ...... presently in garage are 2016 Kawasaki 650 Versys LT, 1983 Moto-Guzzi SP 1000, 2001 Vulcan 800 Classic, 1983 Yamaha 750 Maxim Tourer. Each has it's own peculiarity, each rides differently ,,,, there's no ONE best bike. Clearly as I age I'm into an "easier" more comfortable ride. My riding country has ranged from the California Coast to the twisting Ozark backroads. Now in the "back-country" of SE Kansas where I have to tolerate WIND .... the rider's nightmare !!!