Have had my 2001 1200 S Bandit since spring ´02. Really enjoying it. I also own an ´80 Harley 1000 XL Sporty. I agree that the wind on the Bandit does seen a bit much in light of a faring being present but, too, the Bandit handles sooooo smoothly (read "extremely little waffling). My Harley is a monster to hold in line at any speed but, the Bandit feels glued to the road.