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

**JimO** · 5th December 2007, 20:06

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..

**Cache Wraith** · 5th December 2007, 20:09

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** · 5th December 2007, 20:17

Originally Posted by jimjim

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..

Must be good in the wet to..

**JimO** · 5th December 2007, 20:28

Originally Posted by 98tls

Must be good in the wet to..

wet?? it hasnt rained in dunedin since 2005

**98tls** · 5th December 2007, 20:31

Originally Posted by jimjim

wet?? it hasnt rained in dunedin since 2005

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

**bandit_girl** · 5th December 2007, 20:54

Hey guys, your thoughts, opinions and research are noted and appreciated regarding this type of bike.

I'm wanting to get a newer model and have pretty much made up my mind to buy one. Not easily persuaded hey,lol

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** · 5th December 2007, 21:03

Originally Posted by 98tls

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

**98tls** · 5th December 2007, 21:06

Originally Posted by jimjim

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

Sorry fella.........let the pig go and try typing with 2 hands.