Cagiva Alazzurra 350GT

Make Model	Cagiva Alazzurra 350
Year	1985 - 89
Engine	Four stroke, 90°“L”twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valve per cylinder
Capacity	349 cc / 21.3 cu-in
Bore x Stroke	83 x 51 mm
Cooling System	Air cooled
Compression Ratio	10.0:1
Induction	2x 28mm Dell'Orto PHBH 28 carburetor
Ignition	Bosch BTZ
Starting	Electric
Max Power	27 hp / 19.7 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque	30 Nm / 22.1 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm
Transmission	5 Speed
Final Drive	Chain
Front Suspension	35mm Marzocchi forks
Rear Suspension	Dual Marzocchi shocks 5-way adjustable preload.
Front Brakes	2x 260mm discs
Rear Brakes	Single 260mm disc
Front Tyre	90/90 H18
Rear Tyre	110/90 H18
Wheelbase	1460 mm / 57.4 in
Seat Height	800 mm / 31.5 in
Dry Weight	190 kg / 418.8 lbs
Fuel Capacity	18 Litres / 4.7 US gal

The Alazzurra was the successful attempt to design a touring bike from the Pantah. Capacity was increased to 650 cc not to have more power but more tractability, and the cosmetics were at last very pleasant looking. It had a truly comfortable seat and a good riding position. But more than anything: it had the Pantah frame and motor!

One thing of the Pantah was missing on the Alazzurra: the correct brand on the tank. In fact it was labelled Cagiva and this, probably hampered its success in those markets that were more responsive to the fascination of the Ducati brand.

It was as if Fiat, when it acquired the Ferrari Factory, had imposed its brand on the less sporting models of the brand. We would now have a “Fiat 512” for example.

To make things more complicated, the Alazzurra was sold as “Ligier” in France!