Cagiva 750 Elefant (1987-88)

The Cagiva Elefant 750, produced in 1987-88, has a four-stroke, L twin-cylinder engine with SOHC, desmodromic 2 valves per cylinder. It has a capacity of 748cc and a compression ratio of 9.3:1. Induction is through Bing 34/32/375, and ignition is via Kokusan. The bike has a maximum power output of 60.5hp at 8000rpm and a maximum torque of 63.7Nm at 5500rpm. The transmission has five speeds with a final drive via chain. The front suspension is provided by 41mm Marzocchi forks and the rear suspension is an ~Ahlins rising-rate swingarm. The front brake is a single 260mm disc with a 4-piston caliper, while the rear brake is a single 240mm disc with a 2-piston caliper. Front and rear tires are 90/90-21 and 130/90-17 respectively. The bike has a wheelbase of 1520mm and a seat height of 900mm. Dry weight is 191kg while wet weight is 213.0kg with a fuel capacity of 19 litres. This bike has a top speed of 174km/h and was tested in the Adventure Group test Motosprint in 1988 and 1989.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Cagiva Elefant 750

Year: 1987 – 88

Engine: Four stroke, 90 degrees L twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valve per cylinder

Capacity: 748 cc / 45.6 cu-in

Bore x Stroke: 88 x 61.5 mm

Cooling System: Air cooled

Compression Ratio: 9.3:1

Induction: Bing 34/32/375

Ignition: Kokusan

Starting: Electric

Max Power: 60.5 hp / 44.5 kW @ 8000 rpm

Max Power Rear Tyre: 52.9 hp @ 7250 rpm

Max Torque: 63.7 Nm / 47 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm

Transmission: 5 Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Front Suspension: 41mm Marzocchi forks

Rear Suspension: ~Ahlins rising-rate swingarm

Front Brakes: Single 260mm disc 4 piston caliper

Rear Brakes: Single 240mm disc 2 piston caliper

Front Tyre: 90/90-21

Wheelbase: 1520 mm / 59.8 in

Seat Height: 900 mm / 35.4 in

Rear Tyre: 130/90-17

Dry Weight: 191 kg / 421 lbs

Wet Weight: 213.0 kg / 469 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal

Top Speed: 174 km/h / 108 mph

Road Test: Adventure Group test Motosprint 1988 Adventure Group Test Motosprint 1989