PX my SV for an old R1? - SV650.org

15-04-10, 01:32 PM

Hi folks,

Was in my local bike shop today and saw this:

1998_R1.jpg

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....

15-04-10, 01:36 PM

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

15-04-10, 01:46 PM

The dealer comes off better....

15-04-10, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hollayzfr1

Hi folks,

Was in my local bike shop today and saw this:

Attachment 6667

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....

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

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

15-04-10, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gettin2dizzy

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

+1

L3nny · 15-04-10, 02:24 PM

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.

15-04-10, 02:26 PM

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.

15-04-10, 02:57 PM

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

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThEGr33k

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

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThEGr33k

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

15-04-10, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by L3nny

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

Damn, how the hell?

Quote:

Originally Posted by L3nny

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

)

15-04-10, 01:32 PM	#1
hollayzfr1 Guest Posts: n/a	PX my SV for an old R1? Hi folks, Was in my local bike shop today and saw this: 1998_R1.jpg 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.... Last edited by hollayzfr1; 15-04-10 at 01:34 PM. Reason: Forgot: The R1 has covered 19000 miles and has a race exhaust, other than that it's mint.

15-04-10, 01:36 PM	#2
davepreston Guest Posts: n/a	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 Last edited by davepreston; 15-04-10 at 01:40 PM.

15-04-10, 01:46 PM	#3
Gabriel2k Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Crazy Idea? The dealer comes off better....

15-04-10, 02:24 PM	#6
L3nny Member Mega Poster Join Date: May 2008 Location: MK Posts: 2,111	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. __________________ 2015 GS 1200 Adventure Last edited by L3nny; 15-04-10 at 02:26 PM.

15-04-10, 02:26 PM	#7
Davies Guest Posts: n/a	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.

15-04-10, 02:57 PM	#8
ThEGr33k Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Crazy Idea? 7000 miles, cant really be in bad condition can it? 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?