The Cagiva Elefant 900C CAT is a motorcycle that was released in 1993. It is powered by a four-stroke, 90-degree L twin-cylinder engine with SOHC and desmodromic 2 valve per cylinder. The motorcycle has a capacity of 904 cc and a compression ratio of 9.2:1. The Mikuni BDST 38 carburetors handle its induction while Marelli electronic inductive discharge ignites the engine. The bike has a maximum power output of 95 hp at 8500 rpm and a maximum torque of 78 Nm at 5250 rpm.
It has a dry multi-disc clutch and a 6-speed transmission, with a final drive of a chain. The frame is a double steel tubular cradle while the front suspension has 45mm Showa upside-down telescopic forks, and the rear suspension is a rising-rate box monoshock adjustable for preload. The front brakes consist of 2x 282mm discs with 4-piston calipers, while the rear brakes use a single 240mm disc with a 4-piston caliper.
The Cagiva Elefant 900C CAT has a length of 2295 mm, a width of 860 mm, and a height of 970 mm. The motorcycle’s seat height is 857 mm, and its ground clearance is 260 mm. It has a dry weight of 204 kg and a fuel capacity of 22 liters. The motorcycle has an average fuel consumption of 38 mpg and can reach a top speed of 183.4 km/h.
In a road test conducted by Motosprint in 1993, the Cagiva Elefant 900C CAT was able to do the standing quarter-mile in 13.2 seconds and reach a top speed of 114 mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Cagiva Elefant 900AC CAT
| Year | 1993 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, 90 degrees L twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity | 904 cc / 55.1 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 92 x 68 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 |
| Induction | Mikuni BDST 38 carburetors |
| Ignition | Marelli electronic inductive discharge |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 95 hp / 70 kW @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 78 Nm / 57.5 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm |
| Clutch | Dry Multi-disc |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Double steel tubular cradle |
| Front Suspension | 45mm Showa upside down telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Rising rate box, monoshock adjustable for preload |
| Front Brakes | 2x 282mm discs 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 240mm disc 4 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 100/90-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 140/80-17 |
| Dimensions | Length 2295 mm / 90.3 in Width 860 mm / 33.8 in Height 970 mm / 38.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 1570 mm / 61.8 in |
| Seat Height | 857 mm / 33.7 in |
| Ground Clearance | 260 mm / 10.2 in |
| Dry Weight | 204 kg / 449.7 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 38.0 mpg |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 13.2 sec / 95.5 mph |
| Top Speed | 183.4 km/h / 114. mph |
| Road Test | Motosprint 1993 |
