PX my SV for an old R1?

id have the r1 but thats because its the bike i grew up with dreaming of so to speak

Swap it put it in the garage and forget about it, buy another SV That Model R1 will be worth quite a few bob soon

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Originally Posted by ThEGr33k

Damn, how the hell?

I don't know, I think they must have fiddled the mileage, and/or it was stood outside for a long time.

Originally Posted by ThEGr33k

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 )

Each to their own I suppose, some people have all the fun they want on 30 year old 125s.

The SV will be cheaper to run, not just on fuel but on parts etc.

I would look carefully at the bike, and think does it look like it's only done 1300 miles? A lot of these will have mint bodywork and low miles because they have been raced. Don't take it for granted that it has not been raced.

Hi, thanks for all your replies everyone

Originally Posted by nixey

I would look carefully at the bike, and think does it look like it's only done 1300 miles? A lot of these will have mint bodywork and low miles because they have been raced. Don't take it for granted that it has not been raced.

Think i caused some confusion regarding mileage, the R1 has done just over 19000.

Originally Posted by gettin2dizzy

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

Was hoping for the same thing.
I agree. Think it still looks awesome.

Originally Posted by Davies

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.

All i have got are pics from the dealer website, nothing up very close. Going back for a test ride on Sunday will sure to be ask all about service history etc. Sounds like you got a really good deal Davies, the R1 is up for £2999

Originally Posted by ThEGr33k

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

19000 miles,

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?

Not unhappy with the SV, just always been a sports bike lover, came back to bikes after 5 years off and thought i should get something sensible and unfaired. Turns out i'm missing the fairing lol. Plus as my name suggests i love R1's.

Originally Posted by barwel1992

id have the r1 but thats because its the bike i grew up with dreaming of so to speak

Me too I was 18 when the R1 was launched and instantly fell in love, haha

Originally Posted by suzsv650

Swap it put it in the garage and forget about it, buy another SV That Model R1 will be worth quite a few bob soon

I was thinking that, especially the red/white one, lots of blue ones kicking about.

Still undecided, but all going well on the test ride i might end up converting to Yamaha, sorry . Just wish i could afford both.

Thanks again for all your replies, some good things to think about. I'll post the actual pics of the bike next.

Will

R1 Front.jpg

R1 Side.jpg

R1 Back.jpg

The bike only has 3 mods. A Scottoiler, tinted screen and IXIL exhaust.

i want it

although the exhaust is to long and the snow shovel (plate holder) would have to go

wouldnt bother not on a 10 year old bike tbh doesnt matter what the miles it is come to sell it wont get fook all for it and if your trading your 1 1/2 yr old sv of it :/

The house wins for sure your at least a grand out of pocket there.
Flog the SV and buy this R1 instead
http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=149944

I got rid of my SV curvey for a zx636 although it was 4 yrs younger, I would never get another SV after the Ninja purely because compared to the supersports they are too sow and clunky, the SV is a great commuter/starter bike but I think providing the R1 is mechanicly sound you will fall in love with it and be tempted to swap but I think you need to listen to the orgers, assuming it's 1998 and an S reg parkers say -

Yamaha YZF R1

1998/S

Original Price £9,199 Independent Dealer £1,870 Private Good £1,580 Private Poor £1,140 Part Exchange £1,290
So shop around.