Highlights
- Only 22,366 km from new (13,880 miles)
- One of only 17 Elefant 900 models remaining in the UK
- Presented in the preferred Lucky Explorer colours
- Well maintained with regular servicing to late 2024
- MOT to November 2025 with no advisories
The Appeal
Marrying the Ducati V-Twin with an all-terrain desert racer-type chassis delivered a particularly enticing bike in the form of Cagiva’s Elefant 900. Yet just 17 remain in the UK and this one is particularly enticing because it features the classic ‘Lucky Explorer’ colour scheme.
The mileage is a mere 22,366 kms from new (13,880 miles). The vendor acquired it from friend in 2015, who had owned it since 2008. For most of its life it has been dry stored. It was serviced in November 2024 and carries MOT to November 2025 with no advisories. It has covered barely 2 miles since the last service and MOT test.
Lightly used and in great, original condition, this is a well-presented example of these rare explorer bikes.
The vendor says:
“There are only 17 of this model, the Elefant 900, left in the UK. This is one of the latest ones, and in the favoured Lucky Explorer colours. A useable classic bike, all day comfortable to ride, and to say the least, a bit special, makes a GS look boring!
“Reliable and doesn't mind the state of the roads these days, handles them with ease. An original 'Adventure' bike!
History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1999
- Five keepers from new
- Current keeper since October 2015
- Current keeper purchased it from a friend who had owned it since 2008
- Previous keeper largely dry stored/garaged the bike with little use
- Recommissioned on purchase, including cam belts, battery, tyres, and fuel system cleaning
- It will also be having a service, including belts , and a new MOT on 16th September in readiness for the new owner
- Used regularly for several years by seller
- Has only covered only a few hundred miles in recent years
- Regularly serviced and MOT'd throughout current ownership
- Always garaged when not in use
- One of only 17 Elefant 900 models reportedly remaining in the UK
- One of the latest models produced, presented in the preferred Lucky Explorer colours
- Maintained regardless of cost according to seller
- Last serviced in November 2024
- MOT runs to 13th November 2025 with no advisories
- 22,336kms showing on MOT test and 22,338 kms in photos
The Condition
- Paintwork is mostly original and appears in smart condition
- Rare ‘Lucky Explorer’ red and white trim
- There are some minor age-related marks
- Bubbling of paintwork on the plastic tank, perhaps due to stale fuel when stored
- Owner chose to preserve originality rather than repair the tank
- Alloy wheels and metal work look in very good order
- Lacquer on fork legs showing age but still presents well
- Fuel light not working due to broken wire on the tap
- Fitted with the reserve fuel tap and owner resets the trip meter when refuelling
- Engine bars have been fitted
- Has a plate on rear rack for GIVI top box (included with sale)
- Standard specification except as noted above
- An original "Adventure" bike that "makes a GS look boring" says seller
The Mechanics
- 906cc Ducati V-Twin engine
- Six-speed manual transmission
- Described as ‘mechanically perfect’ and ‘maintained regardless of cost’ by the seller
- Recent service in November 2024 with only 2 miles since completed
- Current MOT with no advisories
- Regularly serviced throughout current ownership, we are told
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