The MAM Journals -Is the Suzuki V-strom 650, the perfect winter bike?

I bought my V-Strom DL650 XT a year ago as my "winter" bike . What was I looking for when I bought it and how has it performed? Has it lived up to my expectations? There are several new entrants to the mid weight adventure market this year , including a new Transalp and Suzuki V-strom 800DE . Will these and other existing bikes like the Yamaha Tenere , make the old 650 V Twin redundant ?