Just tossing in my $0.02. Having just got my new 2012 ST. I did quite a bit of research before deciding on the this bike. I honestly think everything is in the eye of the beholder and most people will buy what they want based on an infinite list of criteria that ranges from hard facts to the absurd. It isnt wrong or right. It's just everybody is different. When I started my shopping in earnest about a year ago, I was comvinced that the Triumph Tiger line was going to be "The One". After test riding the Super Ten, and doing an honest side by side comparison, the decision was clear to me. Between reliablity, dealer support network, cost, and capablities, I had to pick the Yamaha. I wasnt willing to do stuff to the bike to make it acceptable to me. I love my Wee but there are so many things that could be better. The ST is perfect in nearly every regard (switchable ABS would be nice) and there is nothing I have to do later. Those who love BMWs will always find fault with other bikes. Those who love KTMs will find fault with other bikes. Quite honestly I dont see much changing wiith these new variants really. The biggest complaint from BMW fans about the Super Ten is it's weight. For being 590lbs, it's the lightest feeling most agile 590 lbs I have ever had the pleasure of riding. For me, the Super Tenere sold itself, and the others fell short.