CAGIVA Elefant Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

If you are on the market for a powerful adventure machine that is sure to stand out in any crowd, then the 1996 MY Cagiva Elefant 750C ie Lucky Explorer may be the right choice for you. It boasts a maximum power output of 59 horsepower and 64 Nm of torque from its air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, 748cc, 90-degree V-Twin powerhouse that is paired to a five-speed manual transmission.

It also comes with features such as a livery inspired from the official racing machines with sponsor decals, a high-mounted exhaust system, an electronic fuel injection system, a half-fairing with an adjustable windscreen, dual headlights, a dual seat, a rear luggage rack, laced wheels with off-road tires mounted on them, an engine mud-guard, and a suspension package composed of a 45mm telescopic fork and an adjustable mono-shock in the rear.

The 1996 MY Cagiva Elefant 750C boasts a maximum power output of 59 horsepower and 64 Nm of torque from its air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, 748cc, 90-degree V-Twin powerplant paired to a five-speed manual transmission.

This machine is suitable for the more experienced rider, who wants to explore as much of their surrounding environments as they can. It has standard features such as a 45mm telescopic fork, an adjustable mono-shock as a rear suspension, front and rear disc brakes, laced wheels with off-road tires mounted on them, a race-inspired livery, an engine mud-guard, a half-fairing with an adjustable windscreen for increased protection against the elements and a dual seat plus a small luggage rack.

The 1995 MY Cagiva Elefant E900, also known as the Ducati E900 for US customers, boasts standard fittings such as a dual seat, a rear luggage rack, a half-fairing with a small windscreen for improved weather protection, an engine guard, laced wheels, dual front disc brakes, a 45mm Showa upside-down fork coupled to an adjustable mono-shock in the rear and high-mounted handlebars with hand guards.

In the engine department it sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 904cc, 90-degree V-Twin powerplant paired to a six-speed manual transmission that can reach a maximum power output of 68 horsepower and 70 Nm of torque.

The 1995 mY Cagiva Elefant 750C ie Lucky Explorer has standard fittings such as a livery inspired from the official racing machines with sponsor decals, a high-mounted exhaust system, an electronic fuel injection system, a half-fairing with an adjustable windscreen, dual headlights, a dual seat, a rear luggage rack, laced wheels with off-road tires mounted on them, an engine mud-guard, and a suspension package composed of a 45mm telescopic fork and an adjustable mono-shock in the rear.

In the engine department it sports an air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, 748cc, 90-degree V-Twin desmodromic powerplant mated to a five-speed manual transmission and can reach a maximum power output of 59 horsepower and 64 Nm of torque.

The 1995 MY Cagiva Elefant 750C has standard fittings such as a 45mm telescopic fork, an adjustable mono-shock as a rear suspension, front and rear disc brakes, laced wheels with off-road tires mounted on them, a race-inspired livery, an engine mud-guard, a half-fairing with an adjustable windscreen for increased protection against the elements and a dual seat plus a small luggage rack.

In the engine department it sports an air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, 748cc, 90-degree V-Twin powerhouse mated to a five-speed manual transmission and can reach a maximum power output of 59 horsepower and 64 Nm of torque.

The newest addition to the Elefant series from Cagiva, the E900, that is distributed as the Ducati E900 in the United States, sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 904cc, 90-degree V-Twin desmodromic powerhouse paired to a six-speed manual transmission and can produce a claimed 68 horsepower and 70 Nm of torque.

Also, it comes with standard fittings such as a dual seat, a rear luggage rack, a half-fairing with a small windscreen for improved weather protection, an engine guard, laced wheels, dual front disc brakes, a 45mm Showa upside-down fork coupled to an adjustable mono-shock in the rear,

and high-mounted handlebars with hand guards.

The 1994 MY Cagiva Elefant 750C ie Lucky Explorer is a race-inspired adventure machine, suitable for a wide category of riders. It sports an air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, 748cc, 90-degree V-Twin desmodromic powerhouse paired to a five-speed manual transmission and can produce a claimed 59 horsepower and 64 Nm of torque.

This machine boasts a livery inspired from the official racing machines with sponsor decals, a high-mounted exhaust system, an electronic fuel injection system, a half-fairing with an adjustable windscreen, dual headlights, a dual seat, a rear luggage rack, laced wheels with off-road tires mounted on them, an engine mud-guard, and a suspension package composed of a 45mm telescopic fork and an adjustable mono-shock in the rear.

The 1994 MY Cagiva Elefant 750C sports an air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, 748cc, 90-degree V-Twin powerplant paired to a five-speed manual transmission and can produce a claimed 59 horsepower and 64 Nm of torque.

This middle-class adventure machine also comes with features such as a 45mm telescopic fork, an adjustable mono-shock as a rear suspension, front and rear disc brakes, laced wheels with off-road tires mounted on them, a race-inspired livery, an engine mud-guard, a half-fairing with an adjustable windscreen for increased protection against the elements and a dual seat plus a small luggage rack.

The 1993 mY Cagiva Elefant 900C has standard fittings such as a dual seat, a rear luggage rack, a half-fairing with a small windscreen, dual headlights, laced wheels, an engine guard, a 43mm Showa upside-down telescopic fork coupled to an adjustable mono-shock in the rear, dual front disc brakes and a high-mounted, wide handlebar with hand-guards.

In the engine department, it sports a four-stroke, air-cooled, 904cc, 90-degree V-Twin desmodromic powerplant mated to a six-speed manual transmission and can produce a claimed 68 horsepower and 70 Nm of torque.

The 1992 MY Cagiva Elefant 900C has been designed to tackle both paved and unpaved roads, and has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 904cc, 90-degree V-Twin powerhouse paired to a six-speed manual transmission that can reach a maximum power output of 68 horsepower and 70 Nm of torque.

Also, it comes with features such as a dual seat, a rear luggage rack, a half-fairing with a small windscreen, dual headlights, laced wheels, an engine guard, a 43mm Showa upside-down telescopic fork coupled to an adjustable mono-shock in the rear, dual front disc brakes and a high-mounted, wide handlebar with hand-guards.

The 1992 MY Cagiva Elefant 900ie Lucky Explorer boasts a maximum power output of 68 horsepower and 70 Nm of torque from its air-cooled, four-stroke, 904cc, 90-degree V-Twin desmodromic engine that was paired to a five-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive.

Also, it comes with a 45mm Marzocchi telescopic front fork coupled to an Ohlins adjustable mono-shock as a rear suspension, front and rear disc brakes, a half-fairing with an adjustable windscreen, a racey-livery with sponsor decals, laced wheels with off-road tires mounted on them, an engine mudguard, a dual seat and a rear luggage rack.

The 1991 MY Cagiva Elefant 900ie GT is the road-friendly version in the Elefant series, capable of tackling both busy city traffic as well as weekend longer hauls across the highway. It comes with features such as laced wheels, a half-fairing with an adjustable windscreen for improved protection against the elements, a dual seat, a rear luggage rack, hand-guards, wide handlebars, an engine guard, a 45mm Marzochhi telescopic fork coupled to a rear Ohlins mono-shock, front and rear disc brakes and a high-mounted exhaust system.

In the engine department it sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 904cc, 90-degree V-Twin desmodromic engine paired to a five-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive and can reach a maximum power output of 68 horsepower and 70 Nm of torque.

The 1991 MY Cagiva Elefant 900ie Lucky Explorer has standard fittings such as a 45mm Marzocchi telescopic front fork coupled to an Ohlins adjustable mono-shock as a rear suspension, front and rear disc brakes, a half-fairing with an adjustable windscreen, a racey-livery with sponsor decals, laced wheels with off-road tires mounted on them, an engine mudguard, a dual seat and a rear luggage rack.

In the engine department it sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 904cc, 90-degree V-Twin desmodromic powerhouse mated to a five-speed manual transmission that can produce a claimed 68 horsepower and 70 Nm of torque.

If you are on the market for a middle-weight two-wheeler, capable of tackling both paved and unpaved roads, and that can accommodate riders of all experience levels, then the 1991 MY Cagiva Elefant 350 may be the right choice for you. It comes equipped with a four-stroke, air-cooled, 90-degree V-Twin powerplant paired to a five-speed manual transmission and can produce a claimed 38 horsepower and 27 Nm of torque.

Also, this machine has standard fittings such as an under-seat mounted exhaust system, a dual seat, a rear luggage rack, a square headlight with a protection grille, wide handlebars, laced wheels, a race-inspired livery, an analogue instrument cluster and front and rear disc brakes.

The 1990 MY Cagiva Elefant 900ie Lucky Explorer is the most powerful machine in the Elefant series up to date, thanks to its air-cooled, four-stroke, 904cc, 90-degree V-Twin desmodromic powerplant that was paired to a five-speed manual transmission, and can reach a maximum power output of 68 horsepower and 70 Nm of torque.

It comes with a high-end suspension package composed of a 45mm Marzocchi telescopic front fork coupled to an Ohlins adjustable mono-shock as a rear suspension, front and rear disc brakes, a half-fairing with an adjustable windscreen, a racey-livery with sponsor decals, laced wheels with off-road tires mounted on them, an engine mudguard, a dual seat and a rear luggage rack.

The 1990 MY Cagiva Elefant 350 is suitable for all categories of riders, offering sufficient power in a package that allows it to tackle both paved and unpaved roads, with ease. It comes with an under-seat mounted exhaust system, a dual seat, a rear luggage rack, a square headlight with a protection grille, wide handlebars, laced wheels, a race-inspired livery, an analogue instrument cluster and front and rear disc brakes.

In addition, it tips the scale at just 190kg and can reach a maximum power output of 38 horsepower and 26 Nm of torque from its air-cooled, four-stroke, 349cc, 90-degree V-Twin desmodromic powerplant that was paired to a five-speed manual transmission.

The 1989 MY Cagiva Elefant 750 boasts a maximum power output of 59 horsepower and 63 Nm of torque from its air-cooled, four-stroke, 748cc, 90-degree V-Twin desmodromic powerhouse that was paired to a five-speed manual transmission.

Also, this all-road two-wheeler can tackle almost any type of road, or lack of, thanks to standard features such as the laced wheels, a 41mm Marzocchi telescopic front fork, an Ohlins mono-shock as a rear suspension, front and rear disc brakes, a dual seat, a rear luggage rack, a small fairing with a windscreen, an analogue instrument cluster and an engine mudguard.

The Italian engineers from Cagiva have launched another version of their Elefant 350 machine to address a wider variety of riders, from novice ones that want to get acquainted to life on two wheels, as well as more seasoned ones who prefer agility over raw strength. It has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 349cc, 90-degree V-Twin desmodromic engine mated to a five-speed manual transmission and can reach a maximum power output of 38 horsepower and 27 Nm of torque.

Also, it has standard fittings such as an under-seat mounted exhaust system, a dual seat, a rear luggage rack, a square headlight with a protection grille, wide handlebars, laced wheels, a race-inspired livery, an analogue instrument cluster and front and rear disc brakes.

The 1988 MY Cagiva Elefant 750 comes with laced wheels, a 41mm Marzocchi telescopic front fork, an Ohlins mono-shock as a rear suspension, front and rear disc brakes, a dual seat, a rear luggage rack, a small fairing with a windscreen, an analogue instrument cluster and an engine mudguard.

In the engine department, it comes equipped with an air-cooled, four-stroke, 90-degree V-Twin desmodromic powerhouse paired to a five-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive, that can reach a maximum power output of 60 horsepower and 64 Nm of torque.

The 1988 MY Cagiva Elefant 350 is one of the most sought after all-road machines in its class, and comes with an under-seat mounted exhaust system, a dual seat, a rear luggage rack, a square headlight with a protection grille, wide handlebars, laced wheels, a race-inspired livery, an analogue instrument cluster and front and rear disc brakes.

In addition, it comes equipped with an air-cooled, four-stroke, 349cc, V-Twin desmodromic powerhouse paired to a five-speed manual transmission that can produce a claimed 38 horsepower and 27 Nm of torque.

The 1988 MY Cagiva Elefant 125 Lucky Explorer has, at its heart, a liquid-cooled, two-stroke, 125cc, single cylinder powerhouse paired to a six-speed manual transmission and can produce a claimed 22 horsepower at 8500 rpm. Also, this machine has been equipped from the factory with off-road tires, hand-guards and a more high-end suspension package for harsher terrains. It also comes with the same features found in the base Elefant 125.

The 1987 MY Cagiva Elefant 750 sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 90-degree V-Twin desmodromic engine mated to a five-speed manual transmission and can produce a claimed 60 horsepower and 64 Nm of torque. This powerful and versatile machine also has standard fittings such as laced wheels, a 41mm Marzocchi telescopic front fork, an Ohlins mono-shock as a rear suspension, front and rear disc brakes, a dual seat, a rear luggage rack, a small fairing with a windscreen, an analogue instrument cluster and an engine mudguard.

The 1987 MY Cagiva Elefant 650 boasts a maximum power output of 50 horsepower at 8400 rpm from its air-cooled, four-stroke, 649cc, 90-degree V-Twin desmodromic engine that was paired to a five-speed manual transmission. In addition, this machine has standard fittings such as a 42mm, air-adjustable telescopic fork coupled to an adjustable mono-shock rear suspension, front and rear disc brakes, a dual seat, an under-seat mounted exhaust system, a rear luggage rack, a headlight protection grille, wide handlebars, laced wheels and an analogue instrument cluster.

The 1987 MY Cagiva Elefant 350 is a versatile, middle-weight machine that can accommodate both novice and seasoned riders, alike. It boasts a maximum power output of 38 horsepower and 27 Nm of torque from its air-cooled, four-stroke, 349cc, 90-degree V-Twin desmodromic engine that was paired to a five-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive.

Also, it comes with features such as an under-seat mounted exhaust system, a dual seat, a rear luggage rack, a square headlight with a protection grille, wide handlebars, laced wheels, a race-inspired livery, an analogue instrument cluster and front and rear disc brakes.

If you are on the market for an agile and light all-road machine, then the 1987 MY Cagiva Elefant 200 may be the right choice for you. It comes with features such as a telescopic front fork, an adjustable mono-shock rear suspension, a front disc brake, a square headlight with a protection grille, an analogue instrument cluster, laced wheels, a dual seat, a rear luggage rack and hand-guards. Also, it has, at its heart, a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 190cc, single cylinder powerhouse mated to a six-speed manual transmission that can produce a claimed 24 horsepower and 21 Nm of torque.

The 1986 MY Cagiva Elefant 650 is a middle-class all-road machine designed to tackle both daily commutes and weekend off-road trails, and comes with features such as a 42mm, air-adjustable telescopic fork coupled to an adjustable mono-shock rear suspension, front and rear disc brakes, a dual seat, an under-seat mounted exhaust system, a rear luggage rack, a headlight protection grille, wide handlebars, laced wheels and an analogue instrument cluster.

In the engine department, it comes equipped with an air-cooled, four-stroke, 649cc, 90-degree V-Twin desmodromic powerplant mated to a five-speed manual transmission and can reach a maximum power output of 50 horsepower at 8400 rpm.

The 1986 MY Cagiva Elefant 350 comes with an under-seat mounted exhaust system, a dual seat, a rear luggage rack, a square headlight with a protection grille, wide handlebars, laced wheels, a race-inspired livery, an analogue instrument cluster, front and rear disc brakes and tips the scale at just 190 kg.

In the engine department it sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 349cc, 90-degree V-Twin desmodromic powerhouse mated to a five-speed manual transmission and can produce a claimed 38 horsepower and 27 Nm of torque.

The 1986 MY Cagiva Elefant 200 boasts a maximum power output of 24 horsepower and 21 Nm of torque from its liquid-cooled, two-stroke, 190cc, single cylinder powerplant paired to a six-speed manual transmission with a chain drive.

It also comes with a telescopic front fork, an adjustable mono-shock rear suspension, a front disc brake, a square headlight with a protection grille, an analogue instrument cluster, laced wheels, a dual seat, a rear luggage rack and hand-guards.

The 1886 MY Cagiva Elefant 125 mainly addresses younger and less experienced riders on the market for a versatile entry-level machine that can tackle both paved and unpaved roads. It comes with an analogue instrument cluster, laced wheels, a race-derived livery, a dual seat, a square headlight with a protection grille, a rear luggage rack, an under-seat exhaust system, wide handlebars and a front disc brake.

In the engine department it sports a liquid-cooled, two-stroke, 125cc, single cylinder engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive and can reach a maximum power output of 22 horsepower at 8500 rpm.

The 650 Elefant manufactured by CAGIVA in 1985 was able to reach a maximum speed of 168km/h with 50 horsepower at 8400rpm.

The 1985 MY Cagiva Elefant 650 sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 649cc, 90-degree V-Twin powerhouse paired to a five-speed manual transmission that can produce a claimed 50 horsepower at 8400 rpm. It also features a 42mm, air-adjustable telescopic fork coupled to an adjustable mono-shock rear suspension, front and rear disc brakes, a dual seat, an under-seat mounted exhaust system, a rear luggage rack, a headlight protection grille, wide handlebars, laced wheels and an analogue instrument cluster.

The 1985 MY Cagiva Elefant 350 has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 349cc, L-Twin desmodromic engine paired to a five-speed manual transmission that can reach a maximum power output of 38 horsepower and 27 Nm of torque.

Standard fittings for this machine include an under-seat mounted exhaust system, a dual seat, a rear luggage rack, a square headlight with a protection grille, wide handlebars, laced wheels, a race-inspired livery, an analogue instrument cluster, front and rear disc brakes and tips the scale at just 190 kg.

The 1985 MY Cagiva Elefant 200 is a light and agile all-road machine, capable of tackling daily commutes, weekend strolls and even off-road tracks. It comes with features such as a telescopic front fork, an adjustable mono-shock rear suspension, a front disc brake, a square headlight with a protection grille, an analogue instrument cluster, laced wheels, a dual seat, a rear luggage rack and hand-guards.

In the engine department it sports a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 190cc, single cylinder powerhouse mated to a six-speed manual transmission that can reach a maximum power output of 24 horsepower and 21 Nm of torque.

The Lucky Explorer version of the Elefant 2 is a more-off-road oriented version, for the more adventurous among Cagiva fans, and has a more high-end suspension package, off-road tires as standard and hand-guards, allowing it to tackle the harshest of terrains. It also has a maximum power output of 22 horsepower at 8500 rpm from its liquid-cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder powerhouse. In all other departments, it shares its specs with the base model.

The 1985 MY Cagiva Elefant 2 125 sports a liquid-cooled, two-stroke, 125cc, single cylinder powerplant paired to a six-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive and can produce a claimed 22 horsepower at 8500 rpm. Also, it comes with an analogue instrument cluster, laced wheels, a race-derived livery, a dual seat, a square headlight with a protection grille, a rear luggage rack, an under-seat exhaust system, wide handlebars and a front disc brake.

The 1984 MY Cagiva Elefant 200 has, at its heart, a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 190cc, single cylinder powerplant paired to a six-speed manual transmission and can produce a claimed 24 horsepower and 21 Nm of torque. Also, this machine comes with a telescopic front fork, an adjustable mono-shock rear suspension, a front disc brake, a square headlight with a protection grille, an analogue instrument cluster, laced wheels, a dual seat, a rear luggage rack and hand-guards.

The 1984 MY Cagiva Elefant 125 is a versatile, entry-level machine that can tackle both paved and unpaved roads. It has standard fittings such as laced wheels, a race-derived livery, a dual seat, a square headlight with a protection grille, a rear luggage rack, an under-seat exhaust system, wide handlebars and a front disc brake. In addition, it boasts a maximum power output of 22 horsepower at 8500 rpm from its liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 125cc, single cylinder powerhouse paired to a six-speed manual transmission.

The 1983 MY Cagiva Elefant 125 sports a liquid-cooled, two-stroke, 125cc, single cylinder lump paired to a six-speed manual transmission and can reach a maximum power output of 22 horsepower at 8500 rpm. This all-road machine also comes with features such as laced wheels, a race-derived livery, a dual seat, a square headlight with a protection grille, a rear luggage rack, an under-seat exhaust system, wide handlebars and a front disc brake.