Tempted to get an FZS1000 for motorway/commuting duties, but have questions.

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I'm in the same boat, and looking at doing a longer commute (70 miles!!!) And have been looking at a few bikes. I used a boxeye for a few years and it did the job remarkably well at 30k k miles/year!
I currently use a Thundercat, and its fantastic, but I've got to carry luggage every day, and just want something a bit torqueyer for the instant overtake where I don't have to scream the cookies off it!

I'm currently looking at the following.
Fazer thou gen I (worst wind protection bit ballistic and frugal)
Tiger 1050 (very noisy screen but oh so comfy)
Sprint st 1050 ('that engine', comfy, economy)
FJR 1300 (comfy, frugal, torquey, big screen)

I've discarded Honda's because I just don't like them. (vfr/b'bird a bit old hat) (Cbf too boring)

Worth a look!