Cagiva Elefant 900 i.e. vs Moto Guzzi V 1000 California III (1991)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Cagiva Elefant 900 i.e.stacks up against the Moto Guzzi V 1000 California III. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecCagiva Elefant 900 i.e.Moto Guzzi V 1000 California III
Model year19911990
Price
Engine904 cc948 cc
Horsepower72 hp67 hp
Fuel capacity6.3 L6.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires100/90-19 / 140/80-17 110/90-18 / 120/90-18

Cagiva Elefant 900 i.e. vs Moto Guzzi V 1000 California III — which should you buy?

Picking between the Cagiva Elefant 900 i.e. and the Moto Guzzi V 1000 California III usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Cagiva Elefant 900 i.e. brings 72 hp, while the Moto Guzzi V 1000 California III counters with 67 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: