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

  1. 4th December 2007, 23:18 #1
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    Smile What do you guys think of the 2008 650 Cagiva Raptor?

    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.
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    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by deanohit View Post
    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,
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    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.
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    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!!
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    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!
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    I think this pretty much sums it up...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Finn View Post
    I think this pretty much sums it up...
    How do you get leaves in there. You on a special diet?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pwalo View Post
    How do you get leaves in there. You on a special diet?
    He likes a bit of roughage...
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    Time to cut out the "holier/more enlightened than thou" bullshit and the "slut" comments and let people live honestly how they like providing they're not harming themselves or others in the process.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pwalo View Post
    How do you get leaves in there. You on a special diet?
    They're bay leaves.
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    Leaves bay?
    I like the Cagiva's. Good motor, reasonable quality components, not common. Buy it and race it in Pro Twins.
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    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.
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    Looks nice IMHO. Go ride one and tell us how the sest of the pants test went
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    A mate of mine has one for sale good bike I think he wants about $6500
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    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.
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