From the perspective of the old Twin, mine is great everywhere except motorways. Above 65-70mph it becomes hard work and really doesn't like being pushed that hard.
I've done loads of miles on it, but planned routes to avoid using much motorways.
But as you've say, this limits you on time. If you've only got 2 or 3 weeks to travel, you can only cover so much distance.
With this in mind, I've bought a Tiger 800. Great bike to ride and suits me more as I come from a sports bike background.
I've kitted it up as I need it and have already had some great trips out on it.

I sat on the new twin at the NEC, but you really can't get the feel of a bike when it's fastened down. I will go and look at my dealer when they have them in, maybe get a test ride if they have a demo.
It does look interesting, but I don't know if I would want to drop any bike a currently own for one. It felt very similar ergonomically to my 2001 Twin to sit on, and with at least 40hp more should be very capable and not have the short fall I found on the original.

Like I said before though, it depends what you want and where your going to ride, as well as being honest to yourself with your abilities.
I did a lot of Europe on a ZZR, it was perfect for what I wanted at the time. I don't really do off road, but do appreciate the ergonomics of the twin and tiger. That and the carrying capacity.

Hope you find what your looking for.


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