What do you guys think of the 2008 650 Cagiva Raptor?

[bandit_girl]

Hey there,
I'm considering buying a one of those 650 cagiva raptors?
I would appreciate your thoughts or suggestions of this particular bike, with handling, price range etc....
My old 25fiddy suzuki bandit has been so reliable but it's now due time for me to upgrade. Do hear it's ABOUT FRIGGIN TIME,LOL..
I'm only a small lady and a short ass too...5ft 4inc so my height does restrict me riding certain bikes.

[deanohit]

They're a damn fine looking and sounding bike is about all I know about them.
The motor is the same as the Suzuki SV650, they do look nice and low for ya.

[bandit_girl]

They're a damn fine looking and sounding bike is about all I know about them.
The motor is the same as the Suzuki SV650, they do look nice and low for ya.

Thanks for your thoughts.
I'm planning to go and see the bike shop here in Papakura, i'll take one for a test ride this week.
I guess i will know if i want one, once i take it for a blast.
Cheers again, :chase:

[Pwalo]

If you are slightly shorter the Cagiva would make a good alternative to the SV. From what I've read they did have a few issues with quality control on the earlier models, but the new ones look pretty sweet.

Plus you get a Japanese motor. Win win.

[SVboy]

I was thinking of one, but dearer that the SV, and quite a bit heavier, I think, which turned me off. Some lovely styling touches though. Imagine if the whole thing had come from Suzuki-they would have sold boatloads!!

[007XX]

As Pwalo said, I have also read the quality could leave to be desired. So, especially if you are looking at a second hand model, have a good look around the bike for signs of rust. I'm no expert on this bike, but did do quite a bit of reading on it as I think they are just so sexy...

Good Luck!:2thumbsup

[Finn]

I think this pretty much sums it up...

[Pwalo]

I think this pretty much sums it up...

How do you get leaves in there. You on a special diet?

[007XX]

How do you get leaves in there. You on a special diet?

He likes a bit of roughage...:devil2:

[Finn]

How do you get leaves in there. You on a special diet?

They're bay leaves.

[Clivoris]

Leaves bay?
I like the Cagiva's. Good motor, reasonable quality components, not common. Buy it and race it in Pro Twins.:Punk:

[98tls]

Ride it and if you like it buy it,apart from anything else at least it will stand out amongst the endless rows or should i say roads full of identikits.:2thumbsup

[Storm]

Looks nice IMHO. Go ride one and tell us how the sest of the pants test went:D

[Scouse]

A mate of mine has one for sale good bike I think he wants about $6500

[McJim]

Nice bike - looked at one when I was upgrading to my full. It's like the SV but with proper brakes and the forks the right way round.

Downside for me was they don't do a fully faired version.

[JimO]

i have a 1000 cc raptor and havnt had any quality problems the Raptor was designed by the bloke who designed the duc monster and side by side they look a lot alike, the riding position reminds me of a trail bike sort of position so you arnt arse up and loading your wrists up around town, you can sit on the open road around 120 to 130 ks without to much wind resistance ( the 650 has a small screen anyhow) the 650 and 1000 are the same size bike. there arnt many about but thats not a bad thing seeing as everybody has a gsxrrrr whatever so you can stand out in the crowd a bit.. http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x67/jim157/DSCF1980.jpg

[Cache Wraith]

Go for it Bandit Girl. They are a nice looking bike that has European flare with Japanese reliability. Thought about getting one for myself a while back but think I'm a little tall for it. Will be more of a talking point and draw more attention than say a suzuki 650 me thinks.

[98tls]

i have a 1000 cc raptor and havnt had any quality problems the Raptor was designed by the bloke who designed the duc monster and side by side they look a lot alike, the riding position reminds me of a trail bike sort of position so you arnt arse up and loading your wrists up around town, you can sit on the open road around 120 to 130 ks without to much wind resistance ( the 650 has a small screen anyhow) the 650 and 1000 are the same size bike. there arnt many about but thats not a bad thing seeing as everybody has a gsxrrrr whatever so you can stand out in the crowd a bit.. http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x67/jim157/DSCF1980.jpg Must be good in the wet to..:innocent:

[JimO]

Must be good in the wet to..:innocent:

wet?? it hasnt rained in dunedin since 2005

[98tls]

wet?? it hasnt rained in dunedin since 2005 Yep mate for sure.Just like deliverance wasnt filmed down south.

[bandit_girl]

Hey guys, your thoughts, opinions and research are noted and appreciated regarding this type of bike.:2thumbsup
I'm wanting to get a newer model and have pretty much made up my mind to buy one. Not easily persuaded hey,lol:whistle:
Yeah they're definately a bike that perform well and look sexy.
ARGGG.... work is taking up way too much of my time.....i need more time in the day to go for a long ride.

Thanks again.
Cheers

[JimO]

Yep mate for sure.Just like deliverance wasnt filmed down south.

i thought deliverance was filmed in oamaru in fact last time i was in ommers some albino looking feller said "yo sho got a purdy mouth boy" to some other hayseedy looking feller:shit:

[98tls]

i thought deliverance was filmed in oamaru in fact last time i was in ommers some albino looking feller said "yo sho got a purdy mouth boy" to some other hayseedy looking feller:shit: Sorry fella.........let the pig go and try typing with 2 hands.

[JimO]

its not a pig

[JimO]

have you made a choice