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Cagiva Elefant 900ie GT

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Make Model

Cagiva Elefant 900ie GT

Year

1992

Engine

Four stroke, 90° “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

2mm Weber L.A.W fuel injection

Ignition 

Marelli electronic inductive discharge 
Starting Electric

Max Power

68 hp / 49.6 kW @ 8000 rpm 

Max Power Rear Tyre

63.0 hp @ 7900 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  Marzocchi clamped stanchion telescopic forks non adjustable

Rear Suspension

Öhlins Rising rate box, monoshock adjustable for preload

Front Brakes

Single 296mm disc

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 900 mm / 35.4 in
Ground Clearance 260 mm / 10.2 in

Dry Weight

189 kg / 416.6 lbs
Wet Weight 208 kg / 458.5 lbs

Fuel Capacity 

24 Litres / 6.3 US gal

Consumption Average

17.5 km/lit

Braking 60 - 0 / 100 - 0

14.0 m / 40.6 m

Standing ¼ Mile  

12.8 sec / 160.9 km/h

Top Speed

190.2 km/h

Elefant History

The Elephant 900 is a completely new project compared to the previous Elephant 750. It was produced in two distinct series, the first from 1990 to 1992 , the second from 1993 to 1996.  In 1990, the Elephant 900 IE series with a Lucky Explorer livery was born: it has a 904 cm³ engine derived from the Ducati 900SS with a 5-speed gearbox and electronic injection Weber-Marelli: the bike is equipped with the best components available in the market at that time, such as the Ohlins mono shock absorber and the Nissin brakes. It came with a silver keychain with a progressive number and signed by Edi Orioli. It is now rare and sought after by collectors for its exclusivity.

In 1992, a GT version was launched, which was slightly adapted for touring.  It differs from the Lucky Explorer with it's gray metallic livery and a 45mm Marzocchi Magnum forks, instead of previous 42.7mm Marzocchi forks.

In 1993 the Elefant 900 project was substantially revised and 900 AC carburettors was introduced.  Compared to the injection versions, the new Elefant AC features a number of substantial modifications: the engine is a new 904 with "thrust" clutch and a six-speed gearbox.

The Ohlins shock absorber was replaced with a cheaper Boge hydraulic spring preload type, and the 45 mm Marzocchi Magnum fork gives way to s 45 mm Showa USD.

The braking system is also modified: the 296 mm front single disc drive of the IE gives way to the 282 mm double disc of the AC.  Brembo floating calipers replaced the expensive Nissins.  A retrofit catalytic converter is inserted into the exhaust.

This Elephant, with minimal modifications over the years, will be produced until 1996 when it will give way to the Cagiva Gran Canyon.