Fastbob, I'm not sure what I expected since I'm not as educated as yourself to know. I did try to find out what I wanted in a 2nd bike and got little help before choosing the bandit. A decision made mainly on riding position, low mileage, condition and thinking I'd get used to it. I've also been advised to consider a fazer, but think that may be similar to the bandit. A local dealer I found to be condescending and unhelpful given how much I was prepared to spend. So I took pot luck and found I dont particularly like riding the bandit. So now I'm looking for suggestions to change.