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FOR SALE: Cagiva V Raptor 1000 — Silver, Slightly Unhinged, and Absolutely Brilliant
Here we have a 2001 Cagiva V Raptor 1000 in silver — a motorcycle from that glorious era when manufacturers believed traction control was called “self restraint” and rider modes meant “brave” or “very brave.”
Powered by the legendary Suzuki TL1000 V-twin engine, this thing has covered 37,300 miles and comes with a comprehensive history file thicker than most modern bike manuals.
What You’re Getting:
37,300 miles
Comprehensive service history
Big V-twin torque
Italian styling
Japanese reliability
Absolutely zero electronic safety aids
That’s right:
No traction control.
No ABS.
No rider modes.
No wheelie control.
No cornering wizardry.
Just you, the throttle, and your life choices.
The V Raptor is what happens when Italians drink espresso, stare at a Suzuki engine, and say:
“Si… but what if we made it slightly more mental?”
It pulls like a freight train, sounds like distant thunder, and looks like it escaped from a 2000s streetfighter magazine cover.
Perfect for:
Riders who think electronics are cheating
People who miss when bikes had personality disorders
Anyone wanting something rarer than another grey GS in a Starbucks car park
It’s not pristine museum fluff either — it’s a proper used motorcycle with miles, history, and stories. Exactly how a big naked V-twin should be.
You don’t buy this because it’s sensible.
You buy it because every ride feels slightly illegal.
Don’t message us. Seriously.
Call us on 01282 450454 before someone else with questionable judgement beats you to it.