Elefant 750

1988 Cagiva Elefant 750 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Cagiva's enduro - offroad motorcycle lineup, the 1988 Cagiva Elefant 750 relies on a 748 cc (45.6 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 61 HP (44.5 kW) at 8,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 81.6 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 Elefant 750 measures 213 kg (470 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.29 HP/kg (3.49 kg per horsepower). The 19-liter (5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 166 km/h (103 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Cagiva archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1988 to 1990, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.