I'm planning a cross country trip from LA, to NYC, and I'm looking for a Dual Sport bike, when I saw the V-Strom I fell in love but now I'm looking for a bike just like it to compare it to. I love how the V-Strom is a dual purpose bike and it it has a nice sporty look to it. I am looking for a bike just like it. A sporty look, but dual purpose. I don't like any of the Kawasaki KLR or KLX series. Also I'm not looking for a bike above 800ccs. Does anybody know of a bike like the V-Strom? Price is no option I just want to compare the V-Strom to another sporty dual sport. I also don't like any of the Honda Dual Purpose Series. Is this the only machine in its class that is sporty?