The engine is the real thing that really shines on the Bandit. The Suzuki 1200 has always been a good bike, now with the fairing on the S version it has softened lines over the naked bike.
The Suzuki GSF 1200 Bandit is one of biking's true bargains. Grunty Suzuki GSX-R1100 derived engine, decent handling for its day and simple to tune up should you require more lairy A roads fun.