I had an 08 FZ1. and it was a decent bike, with plenty of power and a top end that was more than I needed or even wanted. It felt much heavier than the FZ09 and I personally don't think it handled nearly as well, especially when doing really tight roads. Bought it new, traded it for a 2010 Triumph Speedmaster, re-traded back to my FZ1 less than a year later then rode it for a year and a half and sold it. Mainly because of poor gas mileage when gas was over $4/gal. I toyed with the idea of getting a new FZ10 then remembered why I got rid of the FZ1. I still think the FZ09 is the best combination of power, handling, comfort, and economy. Just going to keep it till I see something better and the FZ10 isn't.