Cagiva Elefant 900C (1993)

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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

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