Well I just picked up a leftover 03 Bandit 1200S and all I can say is WOW! I was considering other bikes but the bandit won on sheer value. I´m not new to the big Suzukis. I had a 1989 Katana 1100 that I enjoyed but disliked the vibration at freeway speeds. I was concerned that the bandit had the same problem since essentially it had a motor that is based on the old Katana/GSZR´s. I was right, mine does have that vibe but I think I can live with it. It gives the bike some character. Over all I am very pleased with the bike. The most bang for the buck.