V raptor?

[jonacol]

considering a change from my 650 to the raptor. anything unusual to watchout for on them? what you recon a Y plate with 11k on it is worth?
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jonc

[Scoobs]

Raptor 650 or 1000.

To go from an SV650 to a raptor 650 is a bit strange. It will be the same engine with (probably) duffer electrics and poor spares backup.

If you want to go to a 1000 speak to AmandaM. She's done it and loves it.

[northwind]

Don't like the V Raptor but the naked one's sex on two wheels. Maybe my favourite looking bike- understated but beautifully executed. The obvious thing to be aware of is parts availability...

[jonacol]

Ar, yes the thou I'd be after. I've ridden a nekid one a while back. Liked it but not as much punch low down as my firestorm but I liked everything else. The V raptor is definately a marmite bike! I like 'em.
What are they worth though, they seem a bit off the grid as it were, not many about to form a price average from.

[Amanda M]

Ooohhhh yes :twisted: Marvelous bikes and I absolutely love mine. My nekkid raptor is completely wonderful :lol: I paid £3700 for mine - It's a 52 plate and had 3000 miles on it when I bought it. You can pick them up for less I think, and I think the V-raptor goes for a few bob more.

Things to look out for... The radiator can leak at the top left-hand mounting bracket but that should have been sorted out under warranty and involves changing a washer. They are thirsty beasts as well, especially if you ride them enthusiastically :twisted:

Apart from the rad prob they're pretty reliable. I had a couple of teething troubles because it had been stood a while but now it's sorted I've done plenty of trouble-free miles :D

Check out www.raptorchapter.com (when the site's back up) for more info.

Amanda

[Amanda M]

Don't like the V Raptor but the naked one's sex on two wheels. Maybe my favourite looking bike- understated but beautifully executed. The obvious thing to be aware of is parts availability...

Engine parts aren't a problem because most of them are standard TL-S. Not sure what it's like getting other bits though! You can get lovely carbon fibre bodywork for them so that's a thought if anything breaks like that 8)

[northwind]

Heh, Cagivas and Bimotas must be the only bikes in the world where if they break deown, you pray it's the engine not something simple :)

[Anonymous]

Don't like the V Raptor but the naked one's sex on two wheels. Maybe my favourite looking bike- understated but beautifully executed. The obvious thing to be aware of is parts availability...

Engine parts aren't a problem because most of them are standard TL-S. Not sure what it's like getting other bits though! You can get lovely carbon fibre bodywork for them so that's a thought if anything breaks like that 8)

Not related to any of the above, but I've seen a Red Raptor near the A34 Wilmslow road in Manchester, is that you? Was very loud!

[Skullmonk3y]

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[Vtwinlover]

Personally i'd go for either of these over the Raptor



http://www.motoplanete.com/aprilia/tuono.jpg

http://www.maxmoto.co.uk/images/Aprilia%20Falco.jpg

[northwind]

I love the Mille and the Falco, but the Tuono, to me, looks hideous. A face only a mother could love...