Well I had an itch to scratch and bought a 2009 Fireblade,,,well what a bike, I am so so pleased with it, it's amazing to ride,smooth,plenty of scary power,very very easy to ride fast, feels safe and planted,it is also the quietest windblast bike I have ever ridden, the aerodynamics over the top are spot on, no noise, no blast , brilliant.
I do get the Fazer Gen 2 out now and then and it is good fun, I am soon dropping it low in the corners but I do notice the sit up position is bad for wind etc,,,fun on the twisties , yes,, but long roads,,,no ,not really