Rather than think, 'what bike would I like?', i sort of think, 'what roads do I like riding on?' and the answer is back B roads that are quiet and quick. And into the mix is the odd trip abroad, more often than not with her indoors.
Do would i want a litre sports bike again? No - It's an A road bike and I'd lose my licence eventually!
Do I want a touring bike (GTR, RT, FJ ..), No, too lardy for the roads I like riding.
Do I want a F800 GS, Triumph 800 etc? No, I'd miss the power of big CC and it's not big enough two up for two weeks.
Do I want something like a 1290GT? Ummmmmm !! I don't think so! It's not a B road hooner, it wants those fast A roads again.
1290 SA? Maybe in a few years when i retire and the two of us hit Europe .. for 6 months of the year ..
So for the moment it's the 1190 or a Multistrada or a GS, maybe a Yam super ten, maybe the AT (last two maybe a bit small two up and lack proper grunt?).
So for me the 1190 at the moment ticks all my boxes ...