I think Quickbritt is right the new XB is an adventure tourer. A comfy quick street bike with some off-road ability. It's going to be able to go anywhere that 95% of the riders are willing to take their 12-16k "Adventure" bikes. I have ridden truly thousands of miles in the cascade mountains and I can only think of a few sections that I wouldn't take that new buell on. I don't need to go around the world so, It's o.k. for me to turn around and go back!
Besides... I'm gonna kick ass on my riding buddies!