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I'm a DL650 fan. Also own a DRZ400. Before this I had a Bandit 1200 and have raced an SV650. Clearly I have a long track record of non "wood" inducing motorcycles. I seem to value reliability and all-roundedness over what gets the oohs and ahhs.
If my 'strom were to implode today I'd have a hard time between going for a new DL650, a new DL1000 or this CRF1000. The DL1k's are being advertised at like $9k otd. I've seen barely used ones on CL for $8k. None will get any attention at bike night. I think I'm okay with this.
Gimmie a competent bike that handles pretty good, has decent power, gets good mileage (read: range), is affordable, and starts 98% of the time when you thumb the starter.
Quality inverted forks, mult-pot radial brakes, and a fancy-pants slipper clutch as well as usable electronics sweeten the pot.