Why did you choose a Fazer8 / FZ8 over either a 600 or 1000

[cisco43]

Can I just ask, why did people choose a Fazer8 / FZ8 over either a Fazer 600 or 1000

I'll assume that you wouldn't have been interested in the Carb version of both, but interested to hear reasons.

Also anyone who chose over make/model bike

I've also been looking @ Street Triples, (really did like) BMW F800R, & Honda CBR600F
Am also looking @ var. others but haven't yet ridden.

I have a FZS600, and am looking to change, but love my bike, but it needs money spending on it, and it doesn't get on with cold cold days, (I know how it feels!)
If I spend the money, I won't get it back, and I'd quite like something newer and safer (ABS) and non carbs.

I wish it was a simple as;

600 Good
800 Better
1000 Even Better