This thing is tempting me so bad.
I currently have a KTM Freeride which I absolutely love in the woods, and even on a mild family-oriented MX track chasing my kids and wife around. But it's absolutely intolerable on any kind of long distance ride (ie: anything where you're sitting). Buzzy, harsh, loud. I once signed up for a 2-day trail ride, and ended up bailing out after the first day which was mostly two-track and gravel roads, it was such an un-fun experience.
Previous to the Freeride, I had a Yamaha WR250X, which I liked but... it was too heavy for the woods. And too slow for the street, also small tank, no wind protection, etc. Classic case of trying to buy one bike that can do everything, but it ends up being terrible at everything. Previous to that, was a WR250F, that was lighter and faster, but not great on long rides (better than the KTM though!). Ultimately, it was just too tall for me. I never got confident on it.
I've never owned a big bike. But I miss the day trips I used to take on the WR250X. I have the means to buy a second bike now. I was really liking the CRF250L Rally. It would be just about perfect for the day-long dirt-road exploring I like to do. And probably excel at following my family when we go for dirt road rides, limited to 30-40 km/h which the Freeride hates. Though I do fear the Rally will eventually prove to be underpowered, like my WR250X was. I once had a serious problem on a two-lane highway trying to pass a car that would not let me pass, and I didn't have the power to do anything about it. If the Rally was a 450 like it should be, I'd be more confident in it.
But man, does my heart ever want the Africa Twin. I used to lust over these back in the day. The fact that apparently this thing is well-suited to bombing dirt roads, is really enticing. I've been attracted to the big adventure bikes before, but just fear I would never be confident on them due to the weight. I'm loving everything I'm reading about the Africa Twin. Yes, it would be better if it was 440lbs. I think the horsepower is perfect. I wouldn't want more. And I like the lack of electronic gadgets. And of course, It's A Honda.