Description
This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Iconic Motorcycle Sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2025 on Sunday the 9th of November, NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT.
Unusual pairing of a Ducati Desmo 900cc engine in a Cagiva adventure bike chassis, but it worked with devastating effect
Powerful V-Twin engine with enormous torque, great handling and a robust frame
Edi Orioli won the 1990 Paris-Dakar on a 944 Elefant Lucky Explorer
This example is one of the few homologation i. e. 900 Elefants produced
Differing from the normal 900 Elefant with the addition of Ohlins adjustable rear shock, Webber fuel-injection, single front disc, twin oil cooler radiators, 5-speed wet clutch, upgraded exhaust and heavy duty side stand and bash plate
Originally registered in Croatia with Polish Cagiva Elefant rally history. Imported into the UK in 2022 and currently showing 75, 877km (47, 148 miles)
An older cosmetic restoration and presented in running order
Will have an MOT until August 2026 at the point of auction
History file containing import info, numerous photos and other associated paperwork
It took our vendor two years to find this rare example
UK-registered on a current V5C
