last year i had the same delima, and as luck would have it I found a great deal on a ST1300. It is comfy enough for 2-4 hour jaunts at a time and it is fairly nimble as well.
The wife likes it pretty well, however it took a little time and money to get it to fit me, peg-lowers, risers, and the heat off of the bike was an issue. had to modify the inner cowl and make blanking panels for the frame cuttouts. Seems to work really well.
But...it has no character....it is a good bike but that's it.
So I have been looking for alternatives I really like the BMW RT have you looked at it? The guys on the ST1300 site have said it is more nimble and more comfortable than most bikes they have riden.
And if you got the cash the K1200GT is way cool. Very configurable and that motor!
Might be the thing until Triumph comes up with there own version.
Johnny
