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hollayzfr1

15-04-10 01:32 PM

PX my SV for an old R1?

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Hi folks,

Was in my local bike shop today and saw this:

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Has anyone ridden/owned one of these?

Was offered a direct swap for my sv650n 58 plate.

What do you think? Crazy to get rid of my SV for a 10 year older bike?

Thanks for any input....:)

davepreston

15-04-10 01:36 PM

Re: Crazy Idea?

simplest way is to see parkers price guide online see what you'd get for yours ,see what the exup goes for and then decide, imho i wouldnt but hey thats me

after a quick look your losing about a grand on that

Gabriel2k

15-04-10 01:46 PM

Re: Crazy Idea?

The dealer comes off better....

gettin2dizzy

15-04-10 01:47 PM

Re: Crazy Idea?

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Originally Posted by hollayzfr1 (Post 2243158)

I got rid of a k6 for a 10 year old bike. Never looked back :thumbsup:

That R1 was a perfect shape. It'll never age :)

chasey

15-04-10 01:58 PM

Re: Crazy Idea?

Quote:

Originally Posted by gettin2dizzy (Post 2243170)

That R1 was a perfect shape. It'll never age :)

L3nny

15-04-10 02:24 PM

Re: Crazy Idea?

I got rid of a K5 which was like new for a 10 year old bike.

Only did it 3 weeks ago so I am yet to find out if it was the most sensible decision.

The new bike is so much more fun though I doubt i'll care.

I do like those R1s, all modern bikes appear to have followed that styling (pointy :))

Would've got one myself but the blade is a little more practical.

Davies

15-04-10 02:26 PM

Re: Crazy Idea?

Depends on the condition/mileage/state of the gearbox/service history etc, have you got any actual pics of the bike?

I like the 1st generation R1s, they are supposed to be bonkers! Just as a guide, I've got a year 2000 model and paid £3250 for it a year ago with 7000 miles on the clock and it was in very good condition.

ThEGr33k

15-04-10 02:57 PM

Re: Crazy Idea?

7000 miles, cant really be in bad condition can it? :p

Im not sure about the change hollay, it does sound a little like they are stealing from you (in a sense). You unhappy with your bike at all?

L3nny

15-04-10 03:08 PM

Re: Crazy Idea?

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Originally Posted by ThEGr33k (Post 2243213)

7000 miles, cant really be in bad condition can it? :p

Dunno, I test rode a 10 year old Fireblade with 1300 miles on it and it was knackered.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThEGr33k (Post 2243213)

Im not sure about the change hollay, it does sound a little like they are stealing from you (in a sense). You unhappy with your bike at all?

After 5 minutes on an R1 he'll be very unhappy with his SV

ThEGr33k

15-04-10 03:12 PM

Re: Crazy Idea?

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Originally Posted by L3nny (Post 2243222)

Dunno, I test rode a 10 year old Fireblade with 1300 miles on it and it was knackered.

Damn, how the hell?

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Originally Posted by L3nny (Post 2243222)

After 5 minutes on an R1 he'll be very unhappy with his SV

Perhaps. Depends on what you want from your bike I guess. He might well be disappointed with the power of the SV for sure, but in the long run an SV makes more sense on the road. (especially with todays fuel costs :-?)

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