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Cagiva Raptor 1000 motorcycle review - Riding

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Cagiva Raptor 1000 (2000-2005)

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Engine size	996cc
Power	105bhp
Top speed	150mph
Insurance group	14

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MCN overall verdict

Is the Cagiva Raptor 1000 the wise alternative to a Ducati Monster? Penned by the same designer, the similarities are outstanding. The Suzuki engine is more reliable than any Duke but Cagiva parts back up can be patchy and specialist knowledge scarce. Small, fast and unstable on rough surfaces and stacks of fun.

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The Cagiva Raptor 1000's engine is borrowed from Suzuki’s TL1000. It’s a gutsy V-twin which made 124 bhp at the rear wheel in the TL – it’s detuned to a claimed 105bhp in the Cagiva Raptor but short gearing means it’s still rapid. Showing its age next to the latest power plants like KTM’s compact V twins but still a legendary engine.

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The Cagiva Raptor is a bike at it’s best being flicked into tight turns on twisty roads – and it excels at it. The stubby chassis and relatively simple suspension means bumps on the exits to corners can make the bars shake – it’s all part of the fun. Brakes are excellent if in good condition.

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The Cagiva Raptor 1000 is not over endowed with extras but it’s a minimal, purposeful tool - like a shotgun with the stock cut down and the sight filed off. The clocks and peg hangers are nice styling touches. You can always add a screen if the wind blast gets too much but that’s not really what the Cagiva Raptor’s all about.

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There’s so few Cagiva Raptors in the UK it’s hard to identify any trends. The Suzuki engine is reliable and other problems seem scarce although electrics can be troublesome. Finish can be patchy and can rub of where clothes of boots touch the bike. Exhuast down pipes can rust if exposed to water and salt.

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The Cagiva Raptor's list price is too high for a niche bike. Resale values are pretty low – second hand buyers don’t get an importer backed warranty. Best go for a discounted new bike – we’ve seen them advertised for as little as £3999 – probably the cheapest 1000cc new bike you can buy. Find a Cagiva Raptor 1000 for sale.

Insurance group: 14

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2000: Cagiva Raptor 1000 released.
2000: Cagiva V-Raptor released.
2001: Cagiva Xtra Raptor introduced.
2005: All models discontinued.

Cagiva V-Raptor: Similar to the standard bike but has straighter, lower bars, 7bhp extra, carbon cans and a wacky fairing.
Cagiva Xtra Raptor: As V-raptor but with lashings of carbon fibre and superior Marzocchi suspension, different rear linkage for faster steering and a steering damper.

Specifications

Top speed	150mph
1/4-mile acceleration	11.8 secs
Power	105bhp
Torque	66ftlb
Weight	192kg
Seat height	805mm
Fuel capacity	15 litres
Average fuel consumption	39mpg
Tank range	125 miles
Insurance group	14

Engine size	996cc
Engine specification	8v V-twin, 6 gears
Frame	Tubular steel trellis
Front suspension adjustment	None
Rear suspension adjustment	Preload
Front brakes	Twin 298mm discs
Rear brake	220mm disc
Front tyre size	120/70 x 17
Rear tyre size	180/55 x 17

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Had it couple of months. I think it's the bee's knees. great riding position. Lovely engine (of Suzuki tl/sv fame) in fact one of the great engines. Pull all the way through the rev range. Quite rev for a v-twin mind. Handling is good. Get's quite skittish when really pushing it. Part of the fun though. Looks cool. nice touches. Raptor claws everywhere. Frame and petrol tank are a work of art. great bike. Top engine, USD forks, brembo brakes. cool design. Still want that SV1000? Strengths: Engine. design. Weaknesses: fuel range......

05 October 2006

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Errol69 says

big trouble in a little package

The Raptor 1000 - simple understated brilliance - These things rock and roll thru tight twisties and mountains like you would not believe - very light neutral handling and very strong little motor make it all so much fun and so tempting to misbehave pretty well anywhere - one of those bikes where you just get into a rhythm and things get faster and its right there with you till your blissfully scraping pegs and boots without a care in the world.. The v-twin engine is one of the strongest and torqueyest little 1000cc v-twin power plants out there - way better than the likes of the tuono and most other modern v-twins which are much more rev-derived power - yes they have slightly more power but theyre soulless and who wants to ride a v-twin like you're on an inline 4?! So on the raptor you dont need to shift down to get a real kick in arse grunt-wise.. just snap the throttle - as it should be. Decent set of pirellis and there's not much competition over tight country, but the real secret to these is the fun you have doing it.. big engine braking dropping down into corners, big torque to wind you back up out of them, mega low centre of gravity and perfect ride position for reading corners all your way through.. One things for sure, by the time you put the little raptor back in the shed, you will have a smile all over your face, and thats what its really all about - plus its something a bit different. Ignore all the bullshit about reliability etc - all the important stuff is Suzuki TL & wreckers can source the rest - but you're very unlikely to need parts because old castiglioni knows what he's doing & so these things are surprisingly solid. If you really live to ride the twisties, and fancy a comfortable mount to get you there, you wont beat them. And especially if you only have 2000 quid or so to throw at a bike - you couldn't beat one of these. But do yourself a favour and buy a fresh one for 3500 quid if you have the $ to spare. They are also awesome for shorter people. Im over 6' and it was a bit cramped for me - but i loved the ride so much i'd just fold up and get on with it - Fine for someone whos only 5'4" for example though. Of all the bikes ive owned (SP2, Brutale, ZX14, Busa, Tuono, Buell, GSXR750 etc etc) the raptor is the one i miss the most.. and that says it all. Get one before they're gone

12 August 2011 22:50