If you haven't already got one (in which case which did you go for??), I'd say go for the Transalp. Up to the mid-nineties they were VERY well built, and if the one you have in mind hasn't succumbed to 14 years of use, it will handle winter very well. All the Dominators I've know were great bikes, but didn't like the cold.
Also, maintainance on the Transalp is very low; valves are screw and locknut, and don't normally need adjustment (I only check mine every 40,000 miles or so now - they are that good). Oil changes are listed as at 8,000 miles, though I've always changed at 4,000. The pre-1994 fairing seems to be quieter and offers more protection than later ones (or any of the other bikes on your list), and the headlight was better than it looked (although the reflector will be dull by now). The single disk isn't too abrupt (later ones had twin disks) for slimy surfaces, and the 1991 models were relatively 'light' (under 180 Kg dry) despite having the rear disk. Also, you should get 50 mpg + (not sure what that is in litres), and the V-twin allows you to get as much grip as possible on slimy roads.
On the downside.... look at the wheel rims for alloy corrosion and the fairing lugs snap (but can be repaired or taped up). The wheel rims have the same problem on Dominators and Africa Twins of the same age though.
Just my thoughts....
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