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Cagiva Elefant 750 discussion forum:history |
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| NN said 2003-07-15 13:35 |
| Originally conceived of when Ducati was under the ownership of Cagiva, the firm decided to create a machine with which to compete in the Paris-Dakar Rally. The chassis is a purpose-build dual-sport design, with the motor coming straight from Ducati´s 750ss Super Sport. Other items, such as the forks, came from Husqvarna. Competing against bikes like the Africa Twin, the Cagiva/Ducati compared very favourably; the extensive use of high quality plastics created a significant weight advantage over such bikes. Many road-going Elefants bear the ´Lucky Explorer´ paintwork of the factory racers. Sadly, the Elefant became an ´orphan´, i.e. when Cagiva and Ducati parted, neither factory was prepared to continue to support the bike. If ever you have the chance to see one, however, take the chance to have a really close-up look because some of the detailing is fantastic. PG |
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