yes. you should get one.
yes, they're less powerful than a hayabusa.
yes, they can't out-brake an R-1.
yes, they can't do a power-wheelie at 140.
but who cares.
i've ridden dual-sport bikes thousands of miles on street, dirt, loaded touring, commuting, back-road howling, and they're the schiznit.
i've had big powerful mother-lovin' beasts, and they're great too, but for all around fun and motorin' love, give me a dual sport. and the KLR is one of the gold standards.
sure, you may want to put in stiffer springs, a new pipe, braided lines, yadda yadda, but just get the thing and ride first...you'll love it.
and anyway, your fat american car isn't good for anything but straight lines anyway. ditch the cage and go riding.