wyrdness

Like Ceri says, it depends on what you want a bike for. If you need everyday transport in all weather conditions, then the Ducati probably wouldn't be a great choice. Unless you enjoy standing by the side of the road waiting for breakdown recovery*. The SV will be a better choice as an everyday bike. However, if you're after a 'toy' for sunny weekends, then the Ducati starts to look like a much better proposition, as it has more presence and 'character' than the SV.

So for high mileage, all conditions: SV
Low mileage, dry conditions - Ducati.

*I'm an ex-Ducati owner, so have a lot of experience of waiting for breakdown recovery, but I'm an every-day, all-weather rider.