wshockley
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So some know I dropped a down payment on a panigale early last year, they told me i'd have to wait for the next year model to come out and offered to cancel since they didn't have any details. Meanwhile my situation changed and I don't want to spend that kind of money anymore.
I want a V-twin, preferably semi-sport. First bike was an SV650, got it for 3500 all in and it was pretty beat up, but I learned a lot about bike maintenance with it.
Power level was usually good enough but I'd like more roll-on power when at cruising speed so I don't have to worry so much about being in the correct gear.
Was thinking about a Monster 1100 but I don't think I can deal with no fairing. When it gets windy it's nice to have the option to lie on the tank and hide behind the bikini fairing/windshield!
That being said, 650 was more than adequate 90% of the time!
Wanted to bounce the idea off you guys, maybe I can get some suggestions?
Looking at:
- Used SV1000S, $5000-6500 depending on mileage.
- NEW SV650, $5500 plus tax
Looks identical to SV1000, not interested in used examples because they're majorly overpriced.... 5000 for 30000km? no thanks.
But a clean low mileage SV650 for a good price would be fine too.
- Used TL1000S, $3000-3500 for a clean example, but these are often higher mileage (60K plus)
- Used 1st gen SV650S - Only if I can find a low mileage example
This was my first bike and was satisfactory, shipped mine overseas to use when on vacation! Love the look personally.
I want a V-twin, preferably semi-sport. First bike was an SV650, got it for 3500 all in and it was pretty beat up, but I learned a lot about bike maintenance with it.
Power level was usually good enough but I'd like more roll-on power when at cruising speed so I don't have to worry so much about being in the correct gear.
Was thinking about a Monster 1100 but I don't think I can deal with no fairing. When it gets windy it's nice to have the option to lie on the tank and hide behind the bikini fairing/windshield!
That being said, 650 was more than adequate 90% of the time!
Wanted to bounce the idea off you guys, maybe I can get some suggestions?
Looking at:
- Used SV1000S, $5000-6500 depending on mileage.
- NEW SV650, $5500 plus tax
Looks identical to SV1000, not interested in used examples because they're majorly overpriced.... 5000 for 30000km? no thanks.
But a clean low mileage SV650 for a good price would be fine too.
- Used TL1000S, $3000-3500 for a clean example, but these are often higher mileage (60K plus)
- Used 1st gen SV650S - Only if I can find a low mileage example
This was my first bike and was satisfactory, shipped mine overseas to use when on vacation! Love the look personally.