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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