Lots of Gen 1 in the new Jan 2012 issue of BIKE

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The VFR / FZS debate is always one that interests me - particularly because I have a 2005 FZS1000 and a 1998 VFR800fi.  Both bikes are excellent machines in their own right but are so different that direct comparison isa difficult.  The Fazer I have owned for the past 5 years and the VFR I have had for three.  In the past I would change bikes every three years or so but, since owning these two, have no desire to change.  The FZS1000 is comfortable, easy to ride and has more than enough performance for road use.  Mine does have an end can and an Ivan's kit.  Even the suspension, often slated, I have no issues with - although I did take the time and trouble to set it up properly.  The VFR is addictive; less comfortable than the Fazer although I have done 600 miles in a day on it.  Even after 13 years (It's its birthday tomorrow!) and 40,000 miles it rides like a new bike - although I did replace the shock this year. 
I love both bikes and would imagine that they will be gracing my garage for some years to come.