Motorcycle Safety & Driveability: Motorcycle ignition key will not turn to on, suzuki bandit, new bike

Question
I just got this new bike and everything seems fine.  It has 1,895 miles on it.  It perfect almost.  I put the key in and I can't turn it.  If you can please help me out.

It's a 97 Suzuki Bandit  

Answer
Is the steering locked?  If yes, try to force the steering to the LOCKED side, then turn the key.

If that doesn't help...


Did the key ever turn since you had the bike?

If yes, does the bike have more than one key?

If yes, did you try to other one?

If yes, the ignition is probably broken.  I can be easily replaced and is not expensive.

Let me know if this helps.