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

[AyJay]

Worse in town?
So not quite as good as a litre Fazer then

Er… no. If someone forced me to choose, it'd be the FZS…. I think it's one of the greatest bikes ever manufactured, right up there with the Vincent Black Shadow, Bonneville, C90, '89 VFR, CB250RS, 916,…. it's just so versatile and user friendly it knocks most focused bikes into a cocked hat even if they are stunning on the right road. Remember that old Performance Bikes quote a few years back - "95% of the time, you'd be happier riding a VFR"? That's the Fazer. It was under rated when it came out and that judgement seems to have stuck.