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Can we stand yet another "what bike after the SV" thread? Soon find out...

I've had the curvy 10 years and it's been great. But which of the following should I buy...

GSXR750 - all the bottom end torque of the SV but with proper handling out of the box. Pity it's a four.

RSV1000 twin - bigger motor than I wanted as I don't get loyalty points at A18 Tyres. Otherwise everything I'd want, but not Japanese, and neither is the...

Ducati 848 -will it fall to bits and cost a fortune to service?

I've ruled out the Triumph 675 because now my bike feels like it does, only it has a longer rev range. Not really worth it to me.

I'm getting some test rides in soon, it's the only way really to know. I might even plump for a new SV and go the GSXR front end/700cc kit route, let's face it the price difference would pay for it. Am I worrying too much about the Italian bikes?

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Blackbird

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My Daytona 955i in the for sale section!! :D

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GSXR 750 :thumbsup:
Great bikes, I prefer the older ones but YMMV

RSV can have niggly issues but are pretty good bikes.

848 will cost a fortune to service but might not fall to bits.


I would go for other tuning rather than 700cc, and if I was looking pointy, I'd look for a mint pre-twin plug one (K6 IIRC)

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You are the one who knows what you want and its your dosh.

Peeps always praise up what they have as it is the best thing since sliced bread but loads of test rides and reading other forums can give you a good indication of what to expect from a particular model. There is no use on buying on other peoples recommendation if it doesn't make you happy.

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You are worryng too much about Italian Bikes.

Ducati 848 is renowned to be the better bike than the 1098/1198.
Servicing isn't far off the jap prices however every 2 years or 12,000 miles you will need to fork out the extra expense of the timing belts.
They have suffered from leaky radiators but Ducati are well aware of the issue and normally replace under warranty.

The 848 is quite a leany forward bike however and whilst I can't talk for others I struggle to find roads that both myself and the ducati like. I like tight twisty scratchy roads but my 749 prefers long open sweeping (track type) bends. That said the 749/999 is far more a focused riding position as the tank is a lot narrower making it difficult to take weight through your legs. The 848 has a wider tank making it much easier on your back and wrists although going from the SV still might take some getting used to.

When ever I ride an SV again its like I'm riding a touring bike and it makes me chuckle when people complain of the 'sporty' riding position, they need to come ride my torture machine!! :)

Just somethings to help you make your decision on the Ducati or not.
But definately test ride one, the are amazing bikes.

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According to local Duke dealer, this is no longer the case. 7500 mile service intervals, and average servicing prices (They quoted £130 for a standard service) doesnt sound too bad. This was based on the 796 Hypermotard.

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They would say that wouldn't they ;)

How much is a belt change and valve clearance check?

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A bloody fortune! My mates selling one of his Ducs cause the belts/valves/service cost a fortune, and he gets an ex Ducati bloke with his mobile service do his, which is cheaper than a dealer.

Anyway I think JonnyRods new bike should be ....

a trike;)

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Ta for the replies! Where to begin...

Blackbird - nah, 955, no chance!

848 - ta for the griff, I'm going to find out about servicing etc. because there is a lot of press about how Ducati have made it a lot easier and cheaper with the latest round of bikes - a quick Google found Ducati Glasgow offering big and small services for about £200 each. As I last paid for a service in 2000 I assume this isn't too bad for a main dealer? (I would plan to keep the FSH for a couple of years I think).

SV - YC what would be the essentials of your "ideal" SV? When I said 700cc kit it was going to have a few more goodies in it than just bigger pistons.

Bloody trike, I don't fall off that often. Oh, hang on...