cagiva raptor 1000

[mivster]

cagiva raptor 1000
just been offered one as part of a deal
for mine
the person offering it has only rode it once said its to big for him
so no useful answers from him and its been sat for a few years doin nothing

has anyone had got or ridden one any signs to look out for any tips much appreciated

its a 2001 reg
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[Matt B]

The Suzuki TL1000 motor it uses should be pretty bullet proof. That's all I know.
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[G]

Engine makes more sense in this chassis than the original.

So if you're into that sort of things, a reasonable choice.

Wouldn't consider it particularly 'big' however!

[jjdugen]

As per my sig I have a V Raptor (the one with he silly horns on the front)
TL engine is (IMHO) the best of the big V's Very civilized and smooth if a bit lumpy at very low revs. Its not the full fat 120 bhp of the Suzuki offering, but, as Rolls Royce would say the power is adequate. Only engine weakness is the water-pump seal easy and cheap to to do. Easy diagnostics too not that I've had to do anything to it in the last two years. Fuel consumption is... a bit tasty.
The chassis is actually pretty damn good, nowhere near as bulky as Suzuki make, but then, it is made by MV Agusta, they know a few things about chassis. Brembos, Paoli (sp?) forks, low saddle, very, very chuckable.
No electrical glitches whatsoever, I think the loom is actually Japanese.
I used to think it looked a bit outlandish, but the more I see modern designs, the more normal it looks.
Got mine when it was a steal, prices have now started to rise with a bit of a vengeance. Buy with reasonable confidence.
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[mivster]

thanks for the info on it
very helpful from all angles
its the horned version in white going looking at it soon
and let you know if it pulls off
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"I'd rather be riding my motorcycle thinking about God than sitting in church thinking about my motorcycle."

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I'd flippin love one... if it's not for you I might be interested

[mivster]

mines a 2008 bandit 650
everyone barr one person has said do it
all the others say steer clear
i still wanna do it
my bandit is heavily customed and had money ploughed into it
but i like twins this is my first inline its good but miss the roar
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"I'd rather be riding my motorcycle thinking about God than sitting in church thinking about my motorcycle."

[G]

I don't like twins generally... but when the alternative is a bandit 650, especially a 'heavily customised' one... do it!

[jjdugen]

So....... Whats happening?
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The CBR900RR has been sold. Aprilia Falco worms its way into my heart.
Try Soi 23 on Amazon for a good read.... Self promotion? Moi?