Hi there from Germany. Still looking for one VFR800 from 6th generation and as soon it happens, I'll let you know. Until then, I hope I'll have a nice time here.
Quite simple actually. I like the way it looks. Those cans under the seat bought me. Makes it somehow slick, like everything is on its place. Colleague from work rides 5th generation and it is red and sounds great and... but something is missing. The looks of 6th. There is also VTEC but still. My opinion is that I can buy other thing in life, like a car for an example, using many usual reasonable reasons but for bike, heart must also say: "Yup! That's it!"
Welcome to the World. That 5th gen has a very distinctive tone to it that you won't match with the 6th gen. Regardless, I think you will find the 6th a nice bike. I've had mine now for 13 or so years and still love it. But it is getting long in the tooth now and am thinking seriously of replacing it with an 8th gen. Mine presently has over 218,000 km and runs well with the exception of an issue I just can't get figured out. Kick back, relax, have a beer or two and enjoy.
Well, I muat say, that milege deserves big respect! 6th looks good to me and I know that VFRs are reliable, so, all in all, I expect smile on my face.