650 Elefant

1987 Cagiva 650 Elefant Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Cagiva's allround motorcycle lineup, the 1987 Cagiva 650 Elefant pairs a 649 cc (39.6 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 50 HP (36.5 kW) at 8,400 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 77 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the 650 Elefant measures 208 kg (459 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.24 HP/kg (4.16 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 904 mm (35.6 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control. The 18-liter (4.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 168 km/h (104 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Cagiva archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1985 to 1987, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.