Produced for just three years, the Cagiva Alazzurra was a rebadged Ducati street bike. Cagiva purchased Ducati in 1985, and was looking to grow their market share in larger-displacement bikes. Instead of building one from scratch, they used a 650cc version of the Pantah engine for both the Alazzurra and the Elefant.
MSRP was $3,893, putting it slightly above the Japanese competition that were producing more power. But Cagiva was competing on the emotions of owning an exotic bike, and style. Whenever I see this bike I always think of a BMW K75S of the same vintage, but the Italian ‘exotic-ness’ can’t be denied. The 650 V-Twin engine produced 55 horsepower (less than the competition) and the bike weighed 424 pounds dry (also less than the competition). All of that translated to a 0-60mph time of 4.6 seconds. Want to learn more? Cagiva Online has a period motorcycle review from Cycle Guide’s February 1986 issue.
This specific Cagiva Alazzurra (VIN: ZCGACDFF5FV000138) has 7,300 miles and the seller says he/she has known the bike since new (number of owners not stated). Apparently everything works but the clock – I wish it came with the lower fairing. Find this Alazzurra for sale in Lynnwood, Washington with an opening bid of $2,400 and the reserve not yet met