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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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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. |
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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...
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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. |
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Ooohhhh yes
![]() ![]() 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 ![]() 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 ![]() Check out www.raptorchapter.com (when the site's back up) for more info. Amanda |
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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
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Personally i'd go for either of these over the Raptor
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