Varadero - Smooth for a big twin, it kind of thumps away rather than vibration, super comfy, good weather protection. fit straight through cans and wake everyone up 3 county's away.
2020 1050XT - very smooth, soul-less, revvy engine - comfy - but the yellow/blue or red/pissy white are hideous.
DL650 - great all-round package, greet howl at full chat, plenty of grunt round town, comfy light enough to filter easily heavy enough for stability on the motorway. crap brakes. silly beak option on the glee.
Tracer 900 (2016) seat - I've sat on more padded park benches, crap screen, dash you can't see in daylight, stupid indicators on the handguards - face only a mother can love, stonking engine for a fast ride, but vibrates badly right at motorway cruising speed.
Overall the Glee wins - I love the Varadero and I'm not looking to change it, but the 650 Strom has always been a better all-round package.
I'll be looking to test the 800 parallel twin when the local dealers have a demo and see if it measures up to the 650cc.
Ps Richy Vida bores the living piss out of me!