Things do go wrong in new bikes and cars.
Im a member of an off road club and some of the members brought new Mitsibushi L200s at the same time as me, only one of the owners has had a night mare with his. This is covered under warenty but it doest make it any easer when he hasnt got a vehicle for work. Mine has been sound as a pound so have I got a lucky one or not...
The guy in question does thrash his up and down the motorway so if you look after things then they should last...
Chipy