Too much hehe. Cost me about $6k for mine brand new. I had a Warrior, 350cc 4 stroke, but it wasn't as "usable" in my opinion. I think a lot of that was my learning curve, but the gearing seemed unfriendly to low speed playing (1 and 2 too sharp, 3rd too long).
The Raptor on the other hand, even though only a 5 speed (the Warrior was a 6 speed), seems much more usable. Even in low speed trail crawling (of which I do a lot of, though it isn't my favorite) it's much more predictable and "friendly" than the Warrior. It is definately fast, and has no problems at all pulling air under the front wheels in 2nd.
The most fun I've had to date was 2 weekends ago at a place called Shilo Ridge in east TX (sort've near Tyler). They have one section with a huge sand hill, not very steep but pretty long. Roaring up that thing in 2nd gear winding it out throwing 20' roosts was AWESOME. I love my Raptor hehe.
Oh, and as far as seeing them... everywhere I go I see tons of them. For the most expensive excessive bike it sure is a popular choice.
I am sure it won't be long before i end up hurtin myself good on it.
