| MODEL | CAGIVA ELEFANT 650 1987 - 1988 |
| Year | 1987 - 1988 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, 90 degree L-twin, SOHC, desmodromic, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 649 cc / 39.6 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 82 x 61 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 40 kW / 54 hp @ 8400 rpm |
| Max Torque | 54 Nm / 39.8 lb-ft @ 6200 rpm |
| Ignition | Inductive magnetically triggered |
| Induction | 2 x 36 mm Dell'Orto carburettors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5 Speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Steel full cradle with large box-section backbone |
| Front Suspension | Air adjustable forks, 42 mm tubes, 220 mm / 8.6 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Single shock absorber, adjustable for spring preload |
| Front Brakes | Single 260 mm disc, 4 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 240 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 905 mm / 35.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 1520 mm / 59.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 191 kg / 421 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 208 kg / 458.6 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 90/90-21 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/90-17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.5 Litres / 4.6 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 38 mpg |
| Top Speed | 179 km/h |
The mid-run Elefant 650, which per a period magazine test gained longer-duration camshafts and larger carburettors in 1987 for better top-end power. It remained a tall, heavy dual-sport with a steel cradle frame, oil cooler and Brembo brakes.
