cagiva Alazzurra 650 (1985-91)

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The Cagiva Alazzurra 650SS was manufactured between 1985 and 1991. It featured a four-stroke, 650cc engine with a 90-degree L-twin cylinder and SOHC desmodromic 2 valve per cylinder system. The bike’s bore and stroke measured 82 x 62.5 mm and it was air-cooled, with a compression ratio of 10.0:1. The Alazzurra was powered by 2x 36mm Dell’Orto PHF carburetors and had a Bosch BTZ ignition system.

The motorcycle had a maximum power of 55 hp / 39 kW at 8500 rpm and a maximum torque of 50 Nm / 36.8 lb-ft at 7000 rpm. It had a 5-speed transmission and a final chain drive. The front suspension was equipped with 35mm Marzocchi forks while the rear suspension featured dual Marzocchi shocks which were 5-way adjustable for preload.

The front brakes consisted of 2x 260mm discs while the rear featured a single 260mm disc. The wheels of the Alazzurra were fitted with 110/90 H18 tires both front and rear. The motorcycle had a wheelbase of 1460mm / 57.4 in with a seat height of 800mm / 31.5 in. The dry weight of the bike was 190kg / 418.8 lbs and the fuel capacity was 19.3 liters / 5.0 US gallons.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Cagiva Alazzurra 650SS

Year: 1985 – 91


Engine: Four stroke, 90 degrees L twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valve per cylinder.
Capacity: 649 cc / 39.6 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 82 x 62.5 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Induction: 2x 36mm Dell’Orto PHF carburetor
Ignition: Bosch BTZ
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 55 hp / 39 kW @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque: 50 Nm / 36.8 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: 35mm Marzocchi forks
Rear Suspension: Dual Marzocchi shocks 5-way adjustable preload
Front Brakes: 2x 260mm discs

Rear Brakes: Single 260mm disc
Front Tyre: 110/90 H18
Rear Tyre: 110/90 H18
Wheelbase: 1460 mm / 57.4 in
Seat Height: 800 mm / 31.5 in
Dry Weight: 190 kg / 418.8 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 19.3 Litres / 5.0 US gal

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