After having 3 KLR's the last one a 685 with Cogent suspension, I now have a 14 DR650, again with Cogent suspension, TM40 pumper, etc, etc. I bought it as I was riding more off road adv type of routes lately and the DR is better for that. Both great bikes for what they are, the KLR being better on road. The T7 appears to be in a whole different league than either of them, as it has twice the HP, better suspension and an engine that has a wonderful character, along with that major increase in HP and torque. What it has in common with the KLR is weight, as it closer to the KLR weight than it is to the DR. Wet weights = T7 452, KLR 428, DR650 368. Will double the HP make up for the 82 pound weight increase over the DR? I will decide after I ride it.
I have ridden the FZ07 and love that engine and that is mostly what has me interested. I am sure that it will be a better back road bike than either the KLR or DR and think that it will be as capable on the adv trails and routed that I really enjoy. I am leaning toward keeping the DR until I am satisfied that it will be a good replacement and make my next move depending on what I decide after that.
There is already lots of interesting feedback from T7 owners on advrider.com and everybody seems to be in love with the engine for sure and many have described the bike as brilliant. Surprisingly, I haven't read comparisons between the T7 or KLR, as it seems that many are comparing it to the Africa Twin, some having replaced their AT's with the T7 already. Seems that it may fit better in that segment than in the budget category of the other 2.
I also seem to be riding my DR650 more than my 14ES lately, but there is no danger of the ES leaving the fleet any time soon ans it is perfect for my wants and needs for a larger adv/sport touring bike. I say "lately", but overall I have 5,000 miles on the DR and 39,000 on the S10 and they are both 2014's.