Although I'm repeating myself...
Triumph Tiger!
Especially the new one! Goes anywhere, top box and hard bags are available and the bike provides somewhere to put your legs.
The motors are dam near bullet-proof, and require a valve clearance check every 6000 miles. Most of the 955s need few adjustments. Don't know about the 1050s. And the sound the motor makes at about 5500rpm and up is guar-on-teed to put a BIG grin on your face!
A Dealer in the SouthEast has a Black '07 (non-ABS) for $9525 OTD, and if you want ABS, he has White and Orange ones for $10,500 OTD.