Sonik Raptor vs American Eagle Raptor (2009)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Sonik Raptorstacks up against the American Eagle Raptor. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSonik RaptorAmerican Eagle Raptor
Model year20092009
Price
Engine1640 cc1640 cc
Weight261 kg261 kg
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. 4-piston calipersSingle disc. 4-piston calipers
Rear brakesSingle disc. 4-piston calipersSingle disc. 4-piston calipers
Tires90/90-21 / 250-18 90/90-21 / 250-18

Sonik Raptor vs American Eagle Raptor — which should you buy?

Picking between the Sonik Raptor and the American Eagle Raptor usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Sonik Raptor brings its published horsepower in a 261 kg package, while the American Eagle Raptor counters with its own power figure at 261 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: