Sounds like the multistrada is a fine choice, then. And, as someone else mentioned, don't overlook the V-strom. Another couple of really cool bikes are the Triumphs - The 675 Street Triple and the 1050 Tiger. I used to have a Speed Triple 955 and that was very fun; engine sounds like the outboard boat motor from hell. You should carefully consider how resellable your choice is, hard to sell a dog.