I used to have a Varadero and I thought it was shit hot, just a bit thirsty, aparently they've sorted that with the new one. Build quality was good, comfort was excellent and the pillion seat, I am told, was second to none (and we tried all of the above mentioned apart from the KTM).
I have been all through these type of bikes and I think I will be getting another Varadero next year when I can afford the latest one.

He's Dill the dog, a dog called Dill. Trying to catch his tail, but he never will.