TAKE IT!!!!
It actually has a modified ZX-9R motor in it. Its known as the wheelie monster.... the front is so light. Supprisingly its comfortable, but comparitively speaking, has no wind protection vs. the FZ1.
Of course i havnt ridden one, but i like them, so ive read up on them quite a bit.
Do some reading, take a test ride. When he said he would work out a trade.... did he mean he was going to be paying you???? The first gens aren't really super expensive.
That color is sweet too.