Thank you all for your responses!!!
You are saying what I experienced when riding the Enduro over the three days. We did a two day experience, but I went in a day early. Over the time I spent on the bike, we did pretty intense stuff and the only time I dropped the bike was in the parking before we left doing as tight of circles as I could! I have had a Tiger 800, KTM 990, GS 1200 and GS 800 and now the Honda. I really like the Honda, the way it looks, etc. However, it does not have the tires or wheels for that matter. I like tubeless for off road. So, right there I will be minimum 2k more into the Honda than what I paid. No luggage. It sits higher and the seat isn't wonderful, (so, new seat). At the end of the day, the Ducati is much better outfitted. (I know I am answering my own question.)
I also ride with many of the coaches from Rawhyde. They all ride GS 1200's and use clutches. This bike fits in more with their style for when I do ride with them.
I also do my YouTube channel, often right off my bike where I travel to search out Urban Legends and mysteries. I have used my Indian Loadmaster at times, but when the going gets tough.... I'm out of luck.
Look, I don't plan on doing hard enduro or single track on the bike. (One of these days I'll get the KTM Six Days for that!)
Thanks again for all of your responses.
Rikki
I have moved from a AT to a 1260 Enduro. Prior to the AT I had a 1200s DVT.
I honestly think the enduro is better value for money, as well as a much better bike to ride.
This was not my first honda, but will be my last. The quality of finish and components used is woeful. I use my bikes in all weathers, and the honda just didn't stand up to that. corrosion in lots of places (all over the engined, frame, under the petrol tank, wheels etc). The Honda i had 2 years previous (nc700) didn't suffer from any of this and was used in the same conditions. This is supposed to be an adventure bike (go anywhere) and I felt like i had to keep it away from moisture of any kind.
The forks were ok in the beginning and then stiction slowly increased overtime until they were very harsh. brakes were poor and the electronics(e.g. traction control) were poorly implemented.
I honestly don't think Honda are what they once were, not in this cost bracket anyway.
One more thing... there is no 'weight difference'. the Enduro isn't heavier. the weight sits a little lower in the AT, but better and lighter components in the Enduro, keep the weight down.