E 900 Elefant

1997 Cagiva E 900 Elefant Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1997 Cagiva E 900 Elefant enduro - offroad motorcycle, Cagiva relies on a 904 cc (55.2 cu in) v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 68 HP (49.6 kW) at 6,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 78 Nm (57.5 lb-ft) at 5,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 75.2 HP per liter and a 1,000 rpm working window between peak torque (5,500 rpm) and peak power (6,500 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the E 900 Elefant measures 185 kg (408 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.37 HP/kg (2.72 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 835 mm (32.9 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams.

Within MotoLibrary's Cagiva archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1996 to 1997, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.