Highlights

• A rarely available example of the 750cc Ducati powered Cagiva enduro
• Boasting a low, believed original, mileage in a highly original condition
• Presented in the popular “Lucky Explorer” Lucky Strike sponsorship livery
  
  

The Appeal

The History and Paperwork

• The motorcycle appears to be a UK supplied and registered bike
• Showing first registration as June 1996 
• All Cagiva Elefant’s were supplied with KM speedometers regardless of market
• The motorcycle has been enjoyed by a total of 9 owners
• This represents an average period of tenure of nearly 3 years
• The current owner acquired the motorcycle in August 2020 
• Clearly lightly used by all owners with a mere 20,000 kms recorded
• The motorcycle comes with the original owner’s manual and book pack
• There are a good number of invoices and previous MOTs on hand also
• The last MOT expired in August 2019
• The motorcycle is currently registered as SORN
  
  

The Interior

• The riding environment of the Elefant is typical of a big 90’s enduro
• This means a reasonably low seat height and high, upright bars
• This helps promote a comfortable, upright riding position
• Protection from the elements is afforded by the big fairing and screen
• The Perspex screen is deeply tinted 
• Within the fairing are nestled the twin gauges and a number of warning lights
• Other controls are situated at the base of the grips in traditional style
• The grips are fitted with knuckle guards 
• Large oblong wing mirrors are fitted for good rearward visibility
• The low saddle and tall tank combine to create a nicely enclosed riding environment
• The generously padded saddle provides adequate pinion accommodation
• Foot pegs for both rider and pillion are present and folding for longevity
• A useful alloy luggage rack is fitted to the rear mudguard
• A small, lockage storage cubby is also present
• The condition of the riding environment and contact points look to be in great condition
  
  

The Exterior

• This Elefant is presented in the red and white Lucky Explorer livery
• This is in tribute to the Dakar winning machines and Lucky Strike sponsorship
• The overall presentation appears very good for the motorcycle’s age
• The appearance of the Elefant is dominated by a big alloy sump guard
• The tall and upright stance of the motorcycle is also very distinctive 
• The wheels are alloy rimmed, spoked examples and are in a very clean condition
• These are fitted with Pirelli Scorpion trail tyres with decent remaining tread
• The well shielded tailpipe sits high up by the saddle
• The Elefant is a real eye catcher in its bright and distinctive livery
• There are a couple of areas exhibiting some surface corrosion
• These include to the gear selector lever and some sections of exhaust
• These are not unusual for enduro model of this type 
  
  

The Mechanics

• Thanks to Cagiva’s ownership of Ducati many quality parts were available
• Not least of these was the Ducati V-Twin 750cc desmodromic engine
• A well proven unit this was originally good for 60bhp and 50 Ib-ft
• With a dry weight of a mere 191 kgs this was sufficient for spirited performance
• Power is transmitted to the rear wheel via a five-speed gearbox
• Suspension is care of 41mm Marzocchi forks at the front
• Rear suspension is by an Ohlins, rising rate adjustable swing arm
• Brakes are by Brembo with quad piston callipers at the front
• Prior to the motorcycle being registered SORN around £1,700 was spent on maintenance
• This was undertaken by Cagiva independent specialists
• The work included carburettor tuning, timing belt replacement and routine maintenance
• As the motorcycle has been off the road for six months plus the owner can attest to its current running condition
• Given its prior maintenance it is likely to only require a light recommission
• The owner does report that the front disk and pads need replacing
• As pictured, these are included with the motorcycle
  
  

Summary