Like the modern looks of it, this spring I was looking for a new (first) bike I really liked the looks of honda hornet 07-08 model. Was about to buy one also but didnt see any good trades, then I got my FZ6n -04. I think even tho I like seatpipes, this one looks good I like it more than hornet, might be because of the more sharpen lines on the bike. Hornet has a more rounded finish.
I will try the new model when it comes (even if its just small changes). Just hope they get more power at low rpm now the fun start too late..