Having owned an MT-09 and just bought a new FZ8N, a few things I have noticed. Correct about the snatchy throttle on the MT, none on the FZ8. Gearbox on the FZ8 is almost as good as a Suzuki,.so praise indeed. Rear Suspension is far better on the FZ8 in stock trim. I think the angle of the rear shock on the MT09 is wrong and gives poor damping and rebound. Also the riding position is a bit more upright with your back straight..This makes you sat right on the rear of the shock.as it is mounted more length ways rather than vertical. Going over bumps it lacks control. The MT certainly feels like it has a bit more horsepower....Maybe I'm not revving the 8 hard enough yet.
New MT10 looks like it could be a thing to have.I Like the crossplane engine in the R1 I had a few years ago.
I also have a KTM 1190 Adventure for the longer rides and camping trips.