The Cagiva Elefant 750C ie Lucky Explorer was produced from 1994-97. The motorcycle has a four-stroke, 748cc engine with a 90-degree L-twin Cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valve per cylinder. The bike is air-cooled and has a compression ratio of 10.0:1, with an induction system consisting of Mikuni BDST 38 fuel injection. The bike starts electrically and has a maximum power output of 60hp or 49.6 kW at 6000 rpm with a maximum torque of 60Nm or 43lb-ft at 5500 rpm. The five-speed transmission, with a chain final drive, provides smooth driving. It has a front telescopic fork suspension of 45mm and a single shock with rising rate linkage pre-load rebound and damping rear suspension. The braking system includes a single 296mm disc with 2 piston calipers on the front and a single 240mm disc with 2 piston calipers in the rear to provide quick stopping power. The vehicle has front and rear measured tyre sizes of 100/90-19 and 140/80-17, respectively. This motorcycle supports a rider seat height of 835mm and has a dry weight of 185 kg. The fuel tank can hold up to 24 litres or 6.3 US gallons. It also has an average consumption of 16.4 km per litre, a 15.4m and 44.8m braking distance from 60-0 and 100-0, respectively. It has a standing 1/4 mile of 12.9 seconds at 155.5 km/h and a top speed of 174 km/h.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Cagiva Elefant 750C ie Lucky Explorer
| Year | 1994 – 97 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 10.0:1 |
| Induction | Mikuni BDST 38 fuel injection |
| Ignition | Kokusan electronic inductive discharge |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 60 hp / 49.6 kW @ 6000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 60 Nm / 43 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | 45mm Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Single shock with rising rate linkage preload rebound and damping |
| Front Brakes | Single 296mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 240mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 100/90-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 140/80-17 |
| Seat Height | 835 mm / 32.9 in |
| Dry Weight | 185 kg / 407.9 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 24 Litres / 6.3 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 16.4 km/lit |
| Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0 | 15.4 m / 44.8 m |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 12.9 sec / 155.5 km/h |
| Top Speed | 174 km/h |
