The new Explorer is awesome. Don't know how anyone could say the engine lacks anything. Add Optimused Cornering ABS, adaptive suspension ie adapts instantly and automatically to the terrain/road conditions, riding modes that adjust ABS, traction control and suspension settings, hill hold braking, electric screen, WP suspension, Brembo brakes, the list goes on. Heated seats if you want. The screen is absolutely silent - never thought I'd give the thumbs up to one of those nancy-boy things.
Maybe some bikes will do some things better but there's nothing out there that does everything as well - except maybe the Tiger 800 that only falls fractionally behind the 1200 as a long distance, 2 up tourer and is probably better at everything else.
I might be a tiny bit biased
but I can assure you they're well worth a good hard look.