2004 Cagiva Raptor/V-Raptor
Raptor & V-Raptor 2004 immediately look more seducing
and more aggressive thanks to:
- New front fender
- Mat black frame
- Mat black wheels
- Black instrumentation cover
- Side panels coloured as per bodywork characterized
by smooth finishing
On the 2004 frame we modified and strengthened the
area of the rear frame, so to be ready to assemble
the passenger handle.
The new Raptor & V-Raptor 2004 trellis will be painted
mat black to give value to the winding lines.The frame
has a diamond structure and it is the main reason
for the great street qualities of the Raptor & V-Raptor,
a very agile bike and ready to find the ideal direction.The
swingarm is painted mat black too. It is characterised
by the splendid and personal elliptical section and
enriched with a chrome plate having the required distribution
chain tensioning system.
Riding a Raptor or a V-Raptor is a pleasure not only
for the rider.The new seat for MY 2004 has been modified
in the rear part for the passenger who will have a
bigger comfort thanks to a wider seat.To this important
modification there is to add the passenger handle.
It is made of a particular material soft to the touch
and suits well the rear line of the bike.
Owners of Raptors often replace their driving mirrors
in order to personalise their bikes. On 2004 models
we decided to replace them, following today's trend
regarding style and quality.The new driving mirrors
give a better view and can be easily adjusted, in
addition to being more stable at high speed.
Due to the comfort offered by the new seat and to
the well known distribution features of the twin cylinder
engine Raptor & V-Raptor are enjoyable to ride both
in long distance journey as well as in the city's
streets. Cagiva has highlighted this attitude by creating
a full range of accessories designed for tourism.
The comfortable driving position and the smoothness
of the propulsion unit make Raptor and V-Raptor a
touring motorbike, now improved with the addition
of new accessories designed to this purpose.Tank bags,
saddlebags and the possibility of fitting a plexiglass
protection windscreen (available in two versions)
have increased the occasions in which you can enjoy
driving a Raptor and V-Raptor.
The Cagiva accessory range includes the essential
remote controlled theft alarm with a variable code.
The gearcase especially made for this model can be
easily installed thanks to a presetting device inserted
in the harness of the electric system of the "naked"
motorbikes from Varese.
Initially it was created to provide fun on winding
roads and hairpin bends and to make an authoritative
appearance on the stage of city centres and fashionable
places. But soon this image appeared too banal for
a motorcycle, which has soon captured the interest
of mechanics and drivers, due to its technical potential
and its performance.
Therefore, extreme trims, professional suspensions
and GP tyres have soon changed its quiet existence
into a fast life dictated by the chronometer. It raced
in main Italian, English, Dutch and Austrian tracks,
has become a strong opponent to more specialised and
more sporting motorcycles and it is record holder
among the motorcycles in its category.Although it
has never stopped performing stunts, thanks to the
wide and low handlebar its vocation is certainly to
try to set a record.
For this reason, we have transferred to the 2004
model range some of the experience built up during
competitions and subsequently we have created a more
specialised model capable of high performance. We
have raised the rear by 30mm in order to increase
the clearance and subsequently the rake in a bend.This
alteration, obtained through a different ratio of
the suspension leverages, has also modified the weight
distribution in order to obtain a perfect 50% - 50%
balance between the two axles with the driver on the
saddle.
The new and professional Sachs shock absorber is
provided with a 5mm longer stem and it allows the
setting to be personalised through adjustment of the
pre-loading and of the hydraulic brake in extension
(available with 50 clicks) and in compression (available
with 40 clicks).
This excellent unit can be easily distinguished from
the one used on the Raptor 1000 because of the box
(containing the adjustments of the hydraulic brake
in compression) placed on the right side of the frame.
Equally remarkable for its technical value is the
Marzocchi fork (with 43mm stems) favoured by professionals,
which allows the adjustment of the pre-loading and
the hydraulic brake in extension and in compression.
Regular track goers and all those who like extreme
riding will appreciate the presence of a steering
damper, placed in parallel with the lower steering
plate.
This unit has a stabilising function as well as an
aesthetic one: it also makes the V-Raptor front more
stylish thanks to the refined design of the clamps
supporting the fork stems.The V-Raptor 2004 is the
most powerful twin cylinder motorbike in its category,
it is as stable as a sports motorcycle and its brakes
boast an exceptional triad of Brembo Gold Series callipers.
It has become a true war machine, capable of laying
down the law both on the road and on the track. Strength
is power.
If you calculate the ratio between the weight and
the power of the Raptor 1000 you will obtain a value
of 1.8 kg./hp.A value that speaks for itself, a value
that was a peculiarity in extremely specialised and
sports motorcycles of a few years ago; but those bikes
were not very versatile and riding them was demanding
and tiring.
Raptor 1000 is an easy, versatile motorbike, suitable
for all types of drive, a good example of useful technology
capable of simplifying the relationship between motorbike
and driver. Unlike its competitors, Raptor 1000 is
not the result of a sport motorbike deprived of its
superstructures, but was created by Cagiva intuition,
style and technology.The result is a comfortable motorcycle,
with a low saddle, which makes it exceptionally manoeuvrable,
light and extraordinarily powerful; all this is enhanced
by a minimalist design which emphasises the beauty
of the mechanical components.Very refined in its technical
solutions, this propulsion unit responds to the rider
management and command of gas: it is docile and amenable
in the more gradual opening and it becomes really
aggressive if the 9.22 Kgm. push is required.
Dedicated to the connoisseurs of beautiful engineering
and to all those who love strong sensations, the 90
V twin cylinder represents a manifesto of motor technology.With
a total displacement of 999cc obtained with a 98mm
bore and a 66mm stroke it is characterised by a timing
system made up of a double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
with 4 valves per cylinder; the exhaust valves have
a 33mm diameter and the induction valves have a 40mm
diameter. In order to obtain a more compact longitudinal
development, a mixed timing system (gears and silent
chain) has been adopted, a technical solution that
makes it completely different from its competitors.
Another special feature of this motorcycle is an automatic
decompressor placed on the exhaust camshafts which
eases the starter.
Very impressive for their sizing, the two bodies
provided with Mikuni throttle valve (52 mm diameter)
use a single injector and are controlled by a gear
case that also runs the ignition. Particular care
was taken in the making of the air box, provided with
an electronically controlled blade valve which reduces
the air flow when running at a slow rate. In order
to solve the problem of the rear wheel bouncing, caused
by the excessive exhaust brake, this propulsion unit
is provided with an ingenious anti-skipping device
which makes the clutch slip 30% in cases when the
clutch is disengaged abruptly.
Raptor and V-Raptor 1000 are different from the 650cc
version in some refined details.An example is provided
by the Nippon Seiki instrumentation, which boasts
among its functions displayed on the LCD display unit,
the water temperature gauge as well as an advanced
self-diagnosis system, which in a series of symbols
communicates likely problems of malfunction.
The brackets which support the engine to the frame,
unlike on the 650cc version, are finely forged in
aluminium alloy and are characterised by a glaze finish
which add a special touch. The saddle covering is
made of two different materials: hammered effect imitation
leather for the passenger side and non-slip material
for the passenger.The 1000cc model is immediately
recognisable also from the back: bigger silencers
(the V-Raptor 1000 silencers have a carbon fibre finish)
and a 5.5 inches rear rim are the details that make
it different from versions with a smaller displacement.
Wheelbase
- Raptor - mm/in - 1432 / 56.37
- V-Raptor - mm/in - 1432 / 56.37
Overall length
- Raptor - mm/in - 2104 / 82.82
- V-Raptor - mm/in - 2104 / 82.82
Overall width
- Raptor - mm/in - 800 / 31.5
- V - Raptor - mm/in - 820 / 32.28
Overall height
- Raptor - mm/in - 1090 / 42.91
- V - Raptor - mm/in - 1070 / 42.12
Seat height
- Raptor - mm/in - 805 / 31.7
- V-Raptor - mm/in - 805 / 31.7
Min. ground clearance
- Raptor - mm/in - 175 / 6.89
- V-Raptor - mm/in - 175 / 6.89
Trail
- Raptor - mm/in - 102 / 4.01
- (V-raptor) - mm/in - 102 / 4.01
Dry weight
- Raptor - Kg/lb - 192 / 423.3
- V-Raptor - Kg/lb - 197 / 434.3
- Fuel tank capacity - l - 15.2, U.S. Gallons -
4.01 - Imp. Gallons - 3.34
- Transmission oil - l - 3,30, U.S. Quarts - 3.49,
Imp. Quarts - 2.90
Performances
- Max. horse power - r.p.m. (at rear wheel) - kw
- 77,5 - 8500, cv - 105,5 - 8500
- Max. torque - r.p.m. (at rear wheel) - Nm - 90.3
- 7000, Kgm - 9,22 / 7000, ft/lb - 66,7 / 7000
Engine
- Type - Four stroke, 90° V twin layout
- Bore - mm/in - 98 / 3.85
- Stroke - mm/in - 66 / 2.59
- Total displacement - cm3/cu.in - 996 / 60.7
- Compression ratio - 11,3:1
- Starting - Electric
- Cooling - Liquid cooled
- Oil cooling - Oil cooler
Ignition
- Type - Electronic type, transistoryzed
- Generator - 380 W a 5000 rpm /Three phase A.C.
generator - 380 W a 5000 rpm
Fuel system
- Type - Electronic fuel injection, emission control,
secondary air system
Timing system
- Type - DOHC, valve timing
- Intake - 27° B.T.D.C.
- Closes - 63° A.B.D.C
Exhaust
- Open - 63° B.B.D.C.
- Closes - 27° A.T.D.C
- Lubrication - Wet sump with paper cartridge filter
- Primary drive Gear - Z/Teeth - 31
- Primary driven gear - Z/Teeth - 57
- Transmission ratio - 1.838
- Clutch Type - Wet, multiplate type; mechanic release
system
- Transmission Type - Constant mesh gear type
- Internal ratios - 1st - 2,666 (32/12), 2nd - 1,933
(29/15), 3rd - 1,500 (27/18), 4th - 1,227 (27/22),
5th - 1,086 (25/23), 6th - 1,000 (24/24)
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