For most of my needs a (sort of) sportsbike suits me. I accept that if I want to go away on it that luggae carrying is an issue, as is the 100 mile fuel range, but for the odd once or twice a year it's a concession I'm prepared to live with. If I commuted 100 miles a day rain or shine I'd have a shaft driven bike with good weather protection and live with the compromise of not being able to go mad on the Exeter - Moreton road
Horses for courses ...... you pick what suits you best