Scott....
The F800 is a great overall bike, but be aware of its shortcomings. Esp for an experienced rider like yourself. Its major flaws IMHO, are it needs more power, and the stock suspension is utterly crap.
I only mention this because 1) you mentioned that you would have to throw money at the KTM suspenders, and you would have to do the same with the F800. 2) for a guy weaned on intoxicating high revving Gixxer power, the F8 runs out of breath quite easily, but does have gobs of torque. Great for the city, and hustling out of corners.
Take one for a boot and form your own opinion, but keep these points in mind.
You might me more interested in the Husky Nuda which shares the same bigger parallel twin?
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