I'd be halfway between the 08 f and 09 r, i have an 09 r and it is much more capable than me, the suspension is more than good enough and they are planted in the wet too.
saying that, the 08 f sounds rather tasty with gold rims/frame, and probably hold its value better because of the ohlins and colour scheme.
You buy one of these yer gonna be the King of FUDS. Never in ma life 'ave a seen a faunny panderd to as much as this. Is another buying a bike for you or is it your dosh? answer or feck off.
"note to oneself, brush up on my scottish translation":yes either that or really confuse everyone and start speaking in my own native tongue of welsh :thumbup
i,l part chop my zx10 for it and finance the rest.