2005 rs rage vs 2006 rs rage...any differences??

[Apex18]

My buddy is looking at picking up a 2005 rs Rage. It has 1500 miles on it. Just wondering if there is any changes between the 05 and 06 rages. I think the suspension was upgraded on the 06's correct? Bringing the weight down a bit? If so how much? Please post if you know of any changes between the 05 and 06 rage. Thanks for any info. Jord

 

[yamaha1]

The '05 has the ProAction rear skid and the '06 went to the MonoShock skid. That is the major difference to them... otherwise I think they are pretty much the same if I remember correctly.

Y1

 

[Apex18]

ok thats what i thought thanks for the info

 

[x2thez]

I cant speak for the rage directly, but I have a 06 Vector, and my buddy had a 05 vector. I know as said the biggest difference is the rear suspension, they are not even similar in ride.
Another difference is the 05 has a 2 piston brake, my 06 has a 4 piston caliper.
Another difference is the chaincase on the 06 is labeled as magnesium, not so on the 05. I think that is all other than in 06 they fixed any left over tors problems....