Nearby dealer has a nice, blue '06 std. One of my two objections with the FJ - relatively cramped rider/pass area - has been handled. Still a tad more snug than a typical Sport Tour BMW, but still an improvement. And the seat is better.
The other objection is heat mgmt. Hopefully not only is Gabe right, but that this is the beginning of a trend. Now maybe the rumored Honda ST13 replacement will also have better heat mgmt.
I'd pass on the automated gearbox. While I find DSG type boxes pretty cool on cars - I live in an uber heavy traffic area - said same on a bike gives a comprehensive answer to a question I did not ask.
Having said that, looks like we just might be seeing a glimpse of what is to come. Scooters have auto's....some young scooter riders may want to move up in size, power and handling.....and may not want to shift. Hmmm.
Oh, almost forgot: around here, FJR's are agressively discounted. Nobody pays anywhere close to list.