Motorcycle Specs

Cagiva V-Raptor 650

Make Model	Cagiva V-Raptor 650
Year	2003
Engine	Liquid cooled, four stroke, 90°-V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Capacity	645
Bore x Stroke	81 x 62.6 mm
Compression Ratio	11.5:1
Induction	2 x 39mm Mikuni BDSR39
Ignition / Starting	Digital / electric
Max Power	70 hp 51 kW @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque	63.5 Nm @ 7400 rpm
Transmission / Drive	6 Speed / chain
Front Suspension	43mm Upside down forks, 120mm wheel travel.
Rear Suspension	Monoshock, 138mm wheel dtravel.
Front Brakes	2x 298mm discs 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 220mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre	160/60 ZR17
Dry Weight	185 kg
Fuel Capacity	19 Litres
Consumption Average	21.0 km/lit
Standing ? Mile	12.2 sec
Top Speed	204.8 km/h
Overview	Motoring bike review

The V-Raptor 650 is basically a Raptor 650 with a small nosecone fitted. This largely cosmetic bodywork makes little difference to the bike's top speed and gives no real weather-protection to the rider, but together with the removable carbon-effect seat cowl it does give the V-Raptor a radically different look. On the road, the V-Raptor feels almost identical to the plain bike, although it steers slightly quicker thanks to some small adjustments to the steering geometry and wider handlebars. The 43mm (1.7in) Marzocchi upside-down front forks give excellent feedback from the sporty radial tyre, while the Sachs rear shock is longer than the Raptor's item, raising the back of the motorcycle.