Stick with SV650 or Change to Ducati 750SS

I don't see the advantage in changing to the Ducati to be honest. Unless for some strange reason you think the Ducati looks great then I don't think it has the edge over the sv in any department. If it was a 748 or 749 then maybe I could see an argument for it. If you are after a performance upgrade from an sv and like your twins then a 748 would make sense and I think you can pick a decent one up for £3.5k. Either way let us know what you decide to do and how you get on.

Originally Posted by hovis

how much is it?

& is it right they fall apart?

Ticket price is £2999 IIRC. He has had it for a while so is probably open to offers.

I don't really want a performance downgrade so I'll stick with the SV for now.

Thanks for all comments/info.

Tim

If it's got a full service history (and I mean full!) then I don't see why you shouldn't go for it. Make sure that the cam belts have been changed at the correct mileage (or time period, which ever came first) and make sure it comes with some sort of warranty (shouldn't be a problem from a dealer).

Ducatis are good bikes........yes the BHP figures may be similar/less to an SV, but the torque is great. Take the bike out for a test ride and if it doesn't put a smile on your face then stick with the SV. There are times when I wish I kept my SV over the M900 as I have had no end of trouble with it, but then again it is a 13 year old bike and I do have a tendancy to break things. The Ducati handles great and it's got real character, that's why I have kept it. On the rideout last weekend I wished that I was on an IL4 on the long straight sections as my bike is limited to around 110 because of the gearing (especially when TSM pulled away at MPH), but in the twisties (the fun bit!!) the M900 was a right giggle.

The Ducati will also come with much better forks and brakes over the SV, and of course it is yellow

I reckon every biker should own a Ducati at some point, but of course I would say that because I bought one

HTH

7500ss is a lovely looking bike but is slower than an sv650 by some margin, tho you don't buy a Ducati for outright speed. As for cost, well you can thrash the crap ou of an SV650 and be lazy with servicing but the duke will need tender care. Good thing you are a mechanic Personally for the price range you a looking at there are plenty of bikes outthere. Go for a tl1000S VTR1000, TRX850 etc