V raptor? - SV650.org

10-08-05, 01:39 PM

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

10-08-05, 03:37 PM

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 · 10-08-05, 06:31 PM

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...

10-08-05, 06:44 PM

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.

11-08-05, 10:30 AM

Ooohhhh yes

Marvelous bikes and I absolutely love mine. My nekkid raptor is completely wonderful

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

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

11-08-05, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 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...

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

northwind · 11-08-05, 06:38 PM

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

13-08-05, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amanda M

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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...

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

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!

14-08-05, 10:27 AM

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14-08-05, 12:51 PM

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

10-08-05, 01:39 PM	#1
jonacol Guest Posts: n/a	V raptor? 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? ttfn jonc

10-08-05, 06:31 PM	#3
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	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... __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

11-08-05, 06:38 PM	#7
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	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 __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

14-08-05, 10:27 AM	#9
Skullmonk3y Guest Posts: n/a	1 Last edited by Skullmonk3y; 24-12-11 at 01:12 AM.

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10-08-05, 03:37 PM	#2
Scoobs Guest Posts: n/a	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.

10-08-05, 06:44 PM	#4
jonacol Guest Posts: n/a	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.

11-08-05, 10:30 AM	#5
Amanda M Guest Posts: n/a	Ooohhhh yes Marvelous bikes and I absolutely love mine. My nekkid raptor is completely wonderful 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 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

14-08-05, 12:51 PM	#10
Vtwinlover Guest Posts: n/a	Personally i'd go for either of these over the Raptor