Greetings from NNJ! Had a FZ6 for 9 years and decided to trade it for an XT 250. Decided to buy an FZ8. LOVE IT! Smooth, powerful and a hoot to ride. Also ride a Vstar 1300 with all the bags and windshield. Great for touring. But gotta have a Go Fast bike! People ask me why I smile all the time. Hee Hee.