Cagiva

CAGIVA ELEFANT 750 1989

CAGIVA ELEFANT 750 1989
CAGIVA ELEFANT 750 1989 · Photo: Julien1A, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELCAGIVA ELEFANT 750 1989
Year1989
Engine TypeFour-stroke, 90° V-twin, SOHC, desmodromic, 2 valves per cylinder
Displacement / Capacity748 cc / 45.6 cu in
Bore X Stroke88 x 61.5 mm
Compression Ratio9.3:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Max Power44.5 kW / 60.5 hp @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque47 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm
IgnitionKokusan transistorized
Induction2x Bing 64/32/375 carburettors
Start SystemElectric
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box5 speed
Clutch—
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
Frame—
Front Suspension41 mm Marzocchi telescopic forks
Rear SuspensionÖhlins rising-rate swingarm
Front BrakesSingle 260 mm disc, 4-piston caliper
Rear BrakesSingle 240 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length—
Overall Width—
Overall Height—
Seat Height900 mm / 35.4 in
Wheelbase1520 mm / 59.8 in
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight191 kg / 421 lbs
Wet Weight213 kg / 469 lbs
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre90/90-21
Rear Tyre130/90-17
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity19 Litres / 5.0 US gal
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed174 km/h / 108 mph
Cagiva file

A Paris-Dakar styled adventure twin built around an air-cooled 750 desmodromic V-twin. It used a 21-inch front wheel, Marzocchi forks and an Ohlins rear shock, with a little over 60 hp from Bing carburettors. Bikez lists 61 hp, 166 km/h and 130/80 rear tyre for the same year; motorcyclespecs values used.