How much for my bike? & What to buy next?

Originally Posted by Mariner

If you like a twin, then get an Aprilia Falco! Had mine 6 weeks now after 4 years on an SV. It's a natural progression, rode a CBR600RR (gave me a sore bum after only 15 miles) , rode a VFR800 (comfy, fast but so boring) , tried the SV1000 (lots of power but...........) and then tried a Falco, loads of character, loads of power and loads of fun trying to keep the front wheel on the deck.
As for the value of your bike, prepare to be disappointed. The value of SV's have plummeted, my SK3 similar spec but fully faired was valued at only £2400 part-ex against a year old CBR600RR. I eventually sold private at £3100.

A falco eh? Will need to look in to them... What's the insurance like?

What was the story with the SV1000? Not a big enough difference to the SV650?

Recently sold my bog standard SV 650 K3, 5500 miles, not kept as clean as it should have been(!) in part-ex for a CB 1300; it was valued at £2750.

Did think of a new SV1000 K4 on offer at £4299 - personally not a great fan of fairings - but in the end thought I'd try an IL4, and went for the CB cos I wanted better build quality than the GSX1400 which otherwise I think is a more interesting/better looking bike.

The write ups I've seen give SV1000S lots of praise and it's excellent value for money burt suspect build quality ain't great.

Good luck whatver you choose.

Originally Posted by Steve W

Recently sold my bog standard SV 650 K3, 5500 miles, not kept as clean as it should have been(!) in part-ex for a CB 1300; it was valued at £2750.

Did think of a new SV1000 K4 on offer at £4299 - personally not a great fan of fairings - but in the end thought I'd try an IL4, and went for the CB cos I wanted better build quality than the GSX1400 which otherwise I think is a more interesting/better looking bike.

The write ups I've seen give SV1000S lots of praise and it's excellent value for money burt suspect build quality ain't great.

Good luck whatver you choose.

You could've gone for an SV1000N (nekkid)

SV1000 is like the 650 with extra go, but it is taller and not as "flickable". Tried the VFR, very very good bike and it;s not boring if you push it, quite good fun in fact...

The Faser is an excellent buy and is an awsome bike. Lots of power, lots of torque and good brakes. It's probably the most comfortable of the bunch. The Falco is a great sports tourer but a badly set up one doesn't like corners. Very comfortable and if you treat it with respect, easy to ride. I'd sugest going down a tooth on the front sprocket which makes it more managible in the traffic. Big twins are notorious for being thirsty, just 100 miles to tank is not uncommon. The Faser will be a better all rounder, and try and find a poor test report, you won't.....

You need to take a couple of them for a test and make up your own mind...

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Philbo...Your getting some valuable input from some of the guys here but the first thing that I would offer would be to really consider how much a)Sport type riding and b)How much touring you are likely to do?

The reason I mention this is if the ratio is say more towards weekend hoons in the hills and perhaps a bit of commuting with the occasional longer trip thrown in then a more tour oriented bike might not be the way to go?

Most mid size bikes from 600cc up these days offer a pretty good compromise.After all a load of the fellas popped over to France last year on SV's and with Steve on his Gixxer 600, all had a fun time,( I believe they had to keep waiting for the Speed Triple that was with them! )

I recently blasted down from Valencia on my 749 with a rucksack on my back,(dont start humming "The Happy Wanderer!) and all in all it was more than acceptable for the trip...however not what you would normally consider a touring bike though!

So in summary asses your proposed use and then compile short list,this should then be followed up by reading as many reviews and test reports as possible.Keep us all posted when the decision is made.

Originally Posted by Philbo

A falco eh? Will need to look in to them... What's the insurance like?

What was the story with the SV1000? Not a big enough difference to the SV650?

The SV1000 just didn't do it for me, lots of speed but I wanted a change. Riding the SV1000 was just like a faster version of the 650.

The insurance on a Falco was £350 TPFT compared to £260 TPFT on the SV650s, 38yro, 2 yrs n/c, 9 points and a recent theft and accident. Got quotes from £1300 to £350, Carole Nash gave the best deal.

There are plenty of deals on new Falcos, £5299 from KJM Superbike, £5700 from Rocket Motorcycle Centre, £5499 from On Yer Bike. The problem is they will only offer "bottom book price" for your SV.

Originally Posted by Clunk

Go for a Fazer 1000. Brand new about £5800 - £6000, or a decent used one from £4000.

100% with ya, bruv. Fast, comfortable for hours on end, surprisingly good on fuel (55-60mpg on the motorway), great brakes and cheap to service. Bags of torque make for a relaxing ride, but it really shifts when you want it too. Insurance is OK compared to similar bikes, too.

Originally Posted by Clunk

Its top of my next bike list.

Ditto.

Just hope that the new one (rumoured next year) doesn't come with an inferior engine (like the 600 did) and doesn't cost the earth like the current one did when introduced.

Mind you, if it looks anything like the new 600 I'll be going for an old one anyway

8000 miles you poof. what have you been doing since our last ride out which was a year ago? is it 8000 dry miles except t hat run to moffat lol

get out and test ride loads of bikes phil. try perth they have cupars sister shop an d wiers both ok at giving out bikes then you can maybe come out and play with us again, we will be gentle

I'd go for the Fazer thou once i'd reduced the size of my avatar..........

Originally Posted by nutty tart

8000 miles you poof. what have you been doing since our last ride out which was a year ago? is it 8000 dry miles except t hat run to moffat lol

8000 dry miles in Scotland ? Impossible.