I know that this post was older than 05/26 as it said it was however in answer to your question, there are by now a lot of reviews on the new 2007 Bandit 1250s. And believe it or not, they are all great reviews. The bandit is a hit. In the new cycle world magazine they have a comparison ride with the Yamaha FZ1. Interesteing reading. At least worth the price of the magazine any way...Banditone1250s...