Hmmmmmm, FJ12 is a big bike yes but touring with luggage aside the Fazer is better, crisper, better handling, more involving, better braking etc. True the torque isn't there but the rest makes up for it. Can load it with luggage, although luggage spoils a bike big time. Maybe you didn't give it enough time. I had a 3CV for 3 years prior to the Bird so know what it's like, great bike.
