Cagiva Raptor 650

Cagiva Raptor 650

Make Model	Cagiva 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	180 kg
Fuel Capacity	19 Litres
Consumption average	21.5 km/lit
Standing ¼ Mile	11.9 sec
Top Speed	207 km/h

Hot on the heels of Cagiva's TL1000-powered Raptor 1000 came this smaller, middleweight version. First introduced in 2000, the Raptor 650 is cosmetically identical to its larger sibling, but is powered by a Suzuki SV650 engine. This liquid-cooled V-twin powerplant also looks very similar to the larger TL1000 engine, making the Raptor 650 and 1000 difficult to tell apart at a glance. But differences there are. Predictably, the smaller-engined bike is much less powerful, with less exhilirating performance, though conversely it is considerably lighter than the 1000 bike and has more nimble handling and braking. The twin 298mm (11.7in) front disc brakes are very strong, while a narrower 160-section rear tyre allows quicker steering.