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The Elefant 650 is the second Cagiva model to be equipped with the L-twin engine from Ducati, acquired by the Castiglione brothers in 1983. As with theAlazzurra, the engine chosen is the Pantah 650.

Right from the design stage, Cagiva's commitment to competition was clearly stated. The Cagiva group had big ambitions, and the opportunity to compete on one of the Japanese brands' - and BMW's - favourite grounds was too good to resist.

By using the 650cc version of the Pantah engine, the Italian brand is positioning itself very well in the market. It competes with the big 600cc single-cylinder bikes of the time, and remains competitive with Honda, which offers a huge XLV750 at the top end of the range, and with BMW's R80GS. What's more, from a competition standpoint, this engine base has a good capacity for evolution (the Elefant entered in the rally will be pumped up to 750cc and develop a whopping 73 hp).

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The styling is very restrained, the Italian simply copying the aesthetics of the Japanese 600, but although equipped with a large twin-cylinder, the lines lack the heaviness of the Honda XLV.

Cagiva 650 Elefant 1985 The production model is unobtrusive, the chassis is average but doesn't particularly shine. The engine, as on the Alazzurra, is very nice. With just as much character as a gromono, it is much more agile and supple.

The rally version made an immediate impact. As early as 1985, when the production model was released, the Elefant was entered in the Dakar Rally with the Ligier-Cagiva team and drivers Hubert Auriol and Gilles Picart. For the first participation of this Ducati-powered Cagiva, Auriol finished 8th and Picard 13th.

This 650 Elefant won't be the pachyderm most remembered. It was, however, the first in a long line of big trailers with an impressive track record. It bowed out in 1987, to be replaced by an all-new, more modern 750, this time accompanied by a 350cc little sister. The first 900 arrived in 1990.

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Published on 10/12/20
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Max speed : 179 km/h (111.20 mph)

Specifications Cagiva 650 Elefant 1985

Chassis: Frame : Double steel cradle; Fuel capacity : 17.50 liters (4.62 US gallons); Seat height : 905 mm (35.63 in); Wheelbase : 1,520 mm (59.84 in); Dry weight : 191 kg (421 lb); Weight when fully loaded : 208 kg (459 lb)

Front axle: Fourche Ø 42mm, Wheel travel : 229 mm (9.02 in); Braking 1 disc Ø 260 mm (10.24 in), 4-piston caliper; Front tire : 90 / 90 - 21 → Order this type of tire

Transmission: 5 stage gearbox; Secondary by chain

Rear axle: Mono-damper; Braking 1 disc Ø 240 mm (9.45 in), 2-piston caliper; Rear tire : 130 / 90 - 17 → Order this type of tire

Motor: two-cylinder 90° L-shape , 4 strokes; Two Dell'Orto Ø 36mm carburetors; Cooling system : by air; 2 valves per cylinder; 649 cc; 54 ch (53.30 hp) to 8,400 rpm; 5.50 mkg to 6,200 rpm; Power-to-weight ratio : 3.58 kg/ch; Weight / torque ratio : 34.73 kg/mkg; Compression : 10 : 1

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Acceleration

Cagiva 650 Elefant 1985 Undisclosed

BMW R 80 G/S 1980 : 5.6 s

Fuel consumption

Cagiva 650 Elefant 1985 Undisclosed

BMW R 80 G/S 1980 : 5.50 liters/100km (0.43 mpg)

Range

Cagiva 650 Elefant 1985 Undisclosed

BMW R 80 G/S 1980 : 355 km (221 miles)

Torque

Cagiva 650 Elefant 1985 : 5.5 mkg

BMW R 80 G/S 1980 : 5.9 mkg

Power

Cagiva 650 Elefant 1985 : 54 ch (53.30 hp)

BMW R 80 G/S 1980 : 50 ch (49.30 hp)

Power-to-Weight ratio

Cagiva 650 Elefant 1985 : 3.58 kg/ch

BMW R 80 G/S 1980 : 3.39 kg/ch

Torque-to-Weight ratio

Cagiva 650 Elefant 1985 : 34.73 kg/mkg

BMW R 80 G/S 1980 : 28.31 kg/mkg

Speed

Cagiva 650 Elefant 1985 : 179 km/h (111.20 mph)

BMW R 80 G/S 1980 : 168 km/h (104.40 mph)

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What is the power of the 650 Elefant 1985?: The 650 Elefant 1985 develops a power of 54 ch (53.30 hp)
What is the torque of the 650 Elefant 1985?: The maximum torque of the 650 Elefant 1985 is 5.50 mkg to 6,200 rpm.
What is the maximum speed of the 650 Elefant 1985?: The 650 Elefant 1985 is capable of reaching a top speed of 179 km/h (111.20 mph) on the track.
What is the weight of the 650 Elefant 1985?: The 650 Elefant 1985 has a a dry weight of 191 kg (421 lb), a weight when fully loaded of 208 kg (459 lb).
QWhat is the seat height of the 650 Elefant 1985?: To ensure good accessibility, the 650 Elefant 1985 offers a minimum seat height of 905 mm (35.63 in).

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