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General Discussion / Re: Price Check: 2008 Nevada 17,600 miles
« Last post by Bulldog9 on Today at 02:26:28 AM »I think much of the decision comes down to what you are looking for in a motorcycle. There are tons of options in the sub 3-4K range. There is a huge difference between the small block and big block motors and the motorcycles themselves.
The Nevada is unique in that it is still a twin throttle body V7 motor and has a unique look some love and some hate. All of the later v7s are a single throttle body. I recently acquired a 2004 Breva 750 that has a virtually identical motor. I bought the bike mainly due to its pristine condition and hopes that it was one my wife could ride. That ship sailed pretty quick when even after two and a half inch lower shocks and fork drop left her unable to comfortably flat foot both feet.
I'm keeping it as a fun local poke about bike and one that I can comfortably ride and manage as I get older. FWIW, I paid $3K for it with 12K miles and in pristine condition needing nothing.
I also have a v7ii Stornello for SB comparison. As much as I absolutely love the stornello, I have to say in comparing both, I prefer the twin throttle body feel of the Breva over the store nello for slower speeds. There's just something rich and full and how that little motor feels.
That said, there is no comparing a small block to a big block motor. When I only ride the small blocks, I find myself completely satisfied as they are wonderful balanced and rewarding motorcycles. That gets completely shot to Hades when I throw a leg over the Griso or 1200 Sport.
The great thing in all of this is there are a ton of great options to choose from in that price range. Take your time and figure out what it is you really want. Do you want to deal with tubes? Do you want something light and fun and easy to move around? Will you spend a lot of time on major roads and highway speeds or just local and country roads? Do you plan to mount luggage? At 5'8" seat height also matters. Some of the v7s can be a bit tall in the seat.
If you like the look of the Nevada, This looks like a very well sorted bike. I would offer him $3000 cash in person, and be willing to come up a bit if he doesn't bite. If you're going to keep the bike forever then the offered $3400 sounds like a deal. If you think you may flip it in a year or two, be prepared to not break even.
The Nevada is unique in that it is still a twin throttle body V7 motor and has a unique look some love and some hate. All of the later v7s are a single throttle body. I recently acquired a 2004 Breva 750 that has a virtually identical motor. I bought the bike mainly due to its pristine condition and hopes that it was one my wife could ride. That ship sailed pretty quick when even after two and a half inch lower shocks and fork drop left her unable to comfortably flat foot both feet.
I'm keeping it as a fun local poke about bike and one that I can comfortably ride and manage as I get older. FWIW, I paid $3K for it with 12K miles and in pristine condition needing nothing.
I also have a v7ii Stornello for SB comparison. As much as I absolutely love the stornello, I have to say in comparing both, I prefer the twin throttle body feel of the Breva over the store nello for slower speeds. There's just something rich and full and how that little motor feels.
That said, there is no comparing a small block to a big block motor. When I only ride the small blocks, I find myself completely satisfied as they are wonderful balanced and rewarding motorcycles. That gets completely shot to Hades when I throw a leg over the Griso or 1200 Sport.
The great thing in all of this is there are a ton of great options to choose from in that price range. Take your time and figure out what it is you really want. Do you want to deal with tubes? Do you want something light and fun and easy to move around? Will you spend a lot of time on major roads and highway speeds or just local and country roads? Do you plan to mount luggage? At 5'8" seat height also matters. Some of the v7s can be a bit tall in the seat.
If you like the look of the Nevada, This looks like a very well sorted bike. I would offer him $3000 cash in person, and be willing to come up a bit if he doesn't bite. If you're going to keep the bike forever then the offered $3400 sounds like a deal. If you think you may flip it in a year or two, be prepared to not break even.
