I got to ride a 06 FZ1 a couple weeks ago. I twisted the the throttle like I would have on the FZ6 and the front wheel went north. I would definately have to learn how to manage its power.
I'm with Steve. I love the style and raw appearance but it needs more sinister coloring. Of course, on track, a bike is supposed to be bright and eye catching though. To have this bike for road use, I'd use a new color scheme!