Cagiva Elefant 900ie GT

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.