My Raga 300 was a 2005. It was great fun but a bit too "in your face". I don't know if they have solved the Gbox issue but once was enough for me. The Raga has exotic metal cases which were damaged and these cost a lot.
I got the 200 on the recomendation of someone who knew a lot more than I. It is a 2007. It's light, nimble and in good condition. I paid 1800 for it last year. I find it much easier to do anything on at all. It makes me laugh how it flatters my biffoon approach. I have ridden it twice as much with no problems so far. The Betas seem solidly built (stators aside). I am sure I will get snags as with all bikes at some stage.
The only bike since thats caught my eye is the Ossa 280i. Trouble is it costs a lot more and I may have to admit I am not good enough for 280cc. I would however by a brand new 200 on the understanding that I have an excellent light, tough and useful weapon that does not want to lynch me when it gets the chance.