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Elefant 900 i.e.

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Power
72 HP
Top Speed
182 km/h
Engine
904 ccm

1991 Cagiva Elefant 900 i.e. Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Cagiva's touring motorcycle platform, the 1991 Cagiva Elefant 900 i.e. relies on a 904 cc (55.2 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 72 HP (52.6 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 79.6 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 900 i.e. measures 225 kg (496 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.32 HP/kg (3.13 kg per horsepower). The 24-liter (6.3 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 182 km/h (113 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Cagiva archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1990 to 1991, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.

Specific Output
79.6 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.32 HP/kg (3.13 kg/HP)
Engine
Displacement 904.0 ccm (55.16 cubic inches)
Engine Type V2, four-stroke
Engine Details V2, four-stroke
Power 72.0 HP (52.6 kW)) @ 8000 RPM
Compression 9.2:1
Bore x Stroke 92.0 x 68.0 mm (3.6 x 2.7 inches)
Valves/Cylinder 2
Fuel Control Desmodromic valve control
Cooling Air
Transmission
Gearbox 5-speed
Final Drive Chain (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed 182.0 km/h (113.1 mph)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 100/90-19
Rear Tyre 140/80-17
Front Brakes Single disc
Rear Brakes Single disc
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl. 225.0 kg (496.0 pounds)
Fuel Capacity 24.00 litres (6.34 US gallons)
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Intermediate
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Long Distance Touring
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