Which is a better choice of bike?

[quattro]

A 1997 Blackbird with 100,000KM or a 2003 SV1000 with 40000KM? Both in good condition with some touring accessories.

... I ask mainly from the point of view of shifting it on, later. I've whittled my choice of bike down to these two. I've had a 98 Blackbird before and they're pure class. I have 2 Suzukis at the moment so neither choice would be a big departure from what I'm used to.

I've booked flights to Auckland for 01st of October and I'll be bike hunting immediately in that area. I really can't say how long I'll stay but I'll be there on a 1 year working visa. The question really is, if I get a mad notion to go home- which one will be easier to sell?

[quattro]

I also think that they should be similar money- kinda $6k to $6.5k type thing.

[Sable]

SV1000. Without question.

[TIBLE_90]

2nd that, sv1000 will be much easier to sell and seems to be the better of the two due to the comparatively low km's

[skippa1]

a 100,000km blackbird would be a prick to sell I would say

[Flip]

a 100,000km blackbird would be a prick to sell I would say

+1

10 car

[T.W.R]

a 100,000km blackbird would be a prick to sell I would say

A London courier would contest that any day of the week 100k is a virgin compared to some Ks they clock up; would love to see a SV accumulate the same amounts under the same conditions

[skippa1]

A London courier would contest that any day of the week 100k is a virgin compared to some Ks they clock up; would love to see a SV accumulate the same amounts under the same conditions

hes not buying one off a London courier so your point would be?
and the SV hasnt been ridden under a London couriers conditions either so I'm confused at the logic or lack of
I bet theres a few SV riders that would disagree too

[T.W.R]

hes not buying one off a London courier so your point would be?
and the SV hasnt been ridden under a London couriers conditions either so I'm confused at the logic or lack of
I bet theres a few SV riders that would disagree too

Chump... the point was that 100K is sweet FA for a blackbird

the lack of logic is you not understanding the point

[Ender EnZed]

Chump... the point was that 100K is sweet FA for a blackbird

He's probably not going to be selling it to a London courier either though. It may well be fine but it's going to be a lot harder to sell than an SV with half the km.

[skippa1]

Chump... the point was that 100K is sweet FA for a blackbird

the lack of logic is you not understanding the point

silly me I should have known that a comparison between apples and oranges is ok because they are fruit after all arent they

[T.W.R]

He's probably not going to be selling it to a London courier either though. It may well be fine but it's going to be a lot harder to sell than an SV with half the km.

yeah but look what the OPs current rides are he'll get pretty fuckin bored with a SV in a short time

[sugilite:Me]

I rode a SV, and it was very vanilla with very little character, and the example I rode seemed to have quite top heavy handling traits. My brother in law has that model Blackbird, it is a nice bike with a bit more character than the SV. As long as the blackbird is in good order, it should last many more 1000's of km's. Assuming it is priced at market rates, It has already sunk about as low as it will ever go in the devaluation stakes, so very little money will be wasted when it comes to sell it on.

[Lurch]

I'f you're planning to move it on then 100,000 on the clock is a big turn off in the market. Also $6.5K would be too much for a 2003 SV1000 with 40k on the clock in my opinion.

For example: http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-398583554.htm or even better http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-398659003.htm

[Metastable]

The SV1000S is a great bike, I had one until I decided to go track only. IMO one of the very best street bikes out there. For track use, the stock suspension isn't the greatest. To make it worse, it can be set up completely WRONG from the factory. However, it is a very easy fix.... especially for an 03. You can throw on a Gixxer 600-1000 shock and stiffen the springs on the front and the handling becomes VASTLY transformed. For street riding, (if you keep the stock stuff) just make sure the settings on the stock equipment are sorta close to what the manual says (with your preload sorted) and it will be more than fine for the street. On the track though I was fighting the stock suspension and I couldn't get the front to settle down (comes with damper) under power.... problem was most likely coming from the rear shock.

As far as kilometers.... I have a VERY good friend that uses his bike for commuting and traveling (has a Gixxer for the track) and it is WAAAY over 100,000kms on the initial engine and it's going strong.

Oh and if you want a little attitude... get some nice cans. Leo Vinces sound super sweet.... and not too loud when under power. The ONLY thing you need to check is to see if the green electrical connector has been fixed.
http://www.sv-portal.com/ Will guide you through it.