I like the SV 1000 too. One of the Robinson brothers have one and he loves it. Like the Bandit, you can find one for the right $,if you look or wait for the right deal.. About the same power(stock) but lighter in a aluminum frame. I've never actully rode one myself,but I would like to. I'm hoping to get one in the next yr. I do the best I can on track days with the Bandit, and suprise alot of pepole.But I bet I could carry better corner speed on the SV. If and when I can make a deal on a SV,I'll just hold on to my Bandit. I can keep it at my buddys shop,and we'll have a spare bike. Dan