Jalopyshoppe
idiot
I have been riding the latest and greatest bikes as of late, and I will not argue that they keep getting better. Yet, the flagship of my personal fleet is derived from a 1993 Harley. The new bikes are fun, but it's a mix of self-reliance, idiosyncratic traits that can be considered "soul", and a lower financial entry point (read: I can throw this in the bushes and be financially okay) that make older models fun.
I am a multi bike guy, I feel like you should have one utility bike that you don't fuck with, and it should be reasonably reliable, somewhat utilitarian, and really comfortable. My preference is a VStrom for this application. Your mileage may vary.
Then you have the toy. It's allowed to be a cantakerous money pit that is so rewarding to ride that nothing else will do. Also read above about throwing it in the bushes.
I am a multi bike guy, I feel like you should have one utility bike that you don't fuck with, and it should be reasonably reliable, somewhat utilitarian, and really comfortable. My preference is a VStrom for this application. Your mileage may vary.
Then you have the toy. It's allowed to be a cantakerous money pit that is so rewarding to ride that nothing else will do. Also read above about throwing it in the bushes.