I myself have never cared for the whole adventure bike thing, the look, the idea etc...So, I don't have any plans on buying one, right now if I chose to, I'd get the smaller VStrom. I did however see the new Honda 500cc twin that calls itself a kind of adventure bike. I know, I know, too small, looks only, blah, blah, blah. The idea is kinda cool. Inexpensive, unintimidating to new riders, but certainly appealing to experienced riders, able to get out of its own way, good looking, great fuel mileage, light, low seat height, a street bike that looks like it could do a little dirt. So, the 2013 Ducati is a good bike, everything I've read is good, everyone who rides it likes it. The BMW I'm sure is a good bike, I'm very interested in that new motor. But, for me way too expensive. BTW, I ride with a Joe rocket mesh jacket all summer long, when it gets above 85F, I ride the KZ. When it gets below 65F or so consistently, I switch to a Joe rocket textile jacket. Personally, I don't see myself buying an aerostitch suit, nice, but not for me.