[Rick84]

Should we wait for the FZ-09...?

I was just going to go on here and say that. When I saw the last comment of the article mentioned Honda and Kawasaki without Yamaha's also $7999 naked, I thought it was worth mentioning it. Considering Suzuki is heavier (446lbs compared to 414), less powerful (~65hp compared to 115), ho-hum brakes (290mm 2-pistons instead of 298mm 4-pistons)... I'd imagine it's going to be not too dissimilar from your V Star 1300 Deluxe and FJR1300 comparison, where Yamaha walks away with a clear and obvious victory making its competition look barely that further cementing Yamaha as the most interesting and best-value brand out of Japan.