Stick with SV650 or Change to Ducati 750SS

[I'm_a_Newbie]

Hi All.

A local dealer has a mint Ducati 750SS in yellow with only 2000 miles on the clock. I can't remember the year but I think it is post 2000.

Would this be a good change? I know Ducati's can be expensive when it comes to servicing and repairs, although I do as much of this that I can myself.

How does performance/handling compare?

Good or bad bike?

Thanks
Tim.

[Sideshow#36]

Yes you probably can do most of it yourself..... however when you come to sell it, nobody will touch it with a barge pole unless it has all the stamps in the book. :(

[fizzwheel]

I dont know about that actual bike, but this

I know Ducati's can be expensive when it comes to servicing and repairs

Is an urban myth IMHO, and Liz runs a 749S. The labour charges at the dealer she takes it to are less per hour than the labour charge where I take my GSXR.

As for parts, well from what we've spent so far, its not much more expensive I was pleasantly surprised about the low cost of the belt kit she had fitted.

We looked up prices for 2nd hand fairings etc on ebay and they're cheaper than SV plastics are..

I wouldnt service it yourself though, it'll be much harder to sell without the Ducati stamps in the book and your not far I think from MotoRapido in Winchester which have an excellent reputation and thats where we took Liz's 749 for its service and belt change and they were fantastic at both the work done and the customer service Liz received.

[Razor]

Keep the SV, you'll only regret selling it.

[fizzwheel]

This is probably a good place to start, you might need to register though

http://www.ducatisti.co.uk/forum-37.html

[I'm_a_Newbie]

Yes you probably can do most of it yourself..... however when you come to sell it, nobody will touch it with a barge pole unless it has all the stamps in the book. :(

I disagree with that. Some home mechanics can be ham fisted and others don't maintain them properly, however I am a qualified time served mechanic so I am not going to pay somone to do what I can do for myself.

As a used bike in the £2000 to £3000 price bracket it won't make a big difference after keeping the bike for a 2 to 3 years. Someone buying a bike the age it will be by then isn't going to expect a bike in showroom condition or pay nearly new prices for it.

Tim

[I'm_a_Newbie]

SV650 71 BHP, 750SS 60BHP :-k

That might just have made my mind up.

What I really want is a Triumph ST but I can't afford one:smt022

[fizzwheel]

I disagree with that. Some home mechanics can be ham fisted and others don't maintain them properly, however I am a qualified time served mechanic so I am not going to pay somone to do what I can do for myself.

As a used bike in the £2000 to £3000 price bracket it won't make a big difference after keeping the bike for a 2 to 3 years. Someone buying a bike the age it will be by then isn't going to expect a bike in showroom condition or pay nearly new prices for it.

Tim

Trust me its a Ducati normal rules don't apply where this kind of thing is concerned...

[ASM-Forever]

SV650 71 BHP, 750SS 60BHP :-k

That might just have made my mind up.

What I really want is a Triumph ST but I can't afford one:smt022

My local garage had one for sale a few months back and whilst at first i hated it....over time it grew on me and i rather fancied it.

However as you have discovered.....terrible performance :bball:

[hovis]

Hi All.

A local dealer has a mint Ducati 750SS in yellow with only 2000 miles on the clock. I can't remember the year but I think it is post 2000.


Thanks
Tim.

how much is it?

& is it right they fall apart?

[Keith1983]

I don't see the advantage in changing to the Ducati to be honest. Unless for some strange reason you think the Ducati looks great then I don't think it has the edge over the sv in any department. If it was a 748 or 749 then maybe I could see an argument for it. If you are after a performance upgrade from an sv and like your twins then a 748 would make sense and I think you can pick a decent one up for £3.5k. Either way let us know what you decide to do and how you get on.

[I'm_a_Newbie]

how much is it?

& is it right they fall apart?

Ticket price is £2999 IIRC. He has had it for a while so is probably open to offers.

I don't really want a performance downgrade so I'll stick with the SV for now.

Thanks for all comments/info.

Tim

[Davies]

If it's got a full service history (and I mean full!) then I don't see why you shouldn't go for it. Make sure that the cam belts have been changed at the correct mileage (or time period, which ever came first) and make sure it comes with some sort of warranty (shouldn't be a problem from a dealer).

Ducatis are good bikes........yes the BHP figures may be similar/less to an SV, but the torque is great. Take the bike out for a test ride and if it doesn't put a smile on your face then stick with the SV. There are times when I wish I kept my SV over the M900 as I have had no end of trouble with it, but then again it is a 13 year old bike and I do have a tendancy to break things. The Ducati handles great and it's got real character, that's why I have kept it. On the rideout last weekend I wished that I was on an IL4 on the long straight sections as my bike is limited to around 110 because of the gearing (especially when TSM pulled away at :smt103 MPH), but in the twisties (the fun bit!!) the M900 was a right giggle.

The Ducati will also come with much better forks and brakes over the SV, and of course it is yellow ;)

I reckon every biker should own a Ducati at some point, but of course I would say that because I bought one :-D

HTH

[PAPPACLART]

7500ss is a lovely looking bike but is slower than an sv650 by some margin, tho you don't buy a Ducati for outright speed. As for cost, well you can thrash the crap ou of an SV650 and be lazy with servicing but the duke will need tender care. Good thing you are a mechanic:) Personally for the price range you a looking at there are plenty of bikes outthere. Go for a tl1000S VTR1000, TRX850 etc ;)