DKW RT 350 S vs Cagiva Elefant 350 (1991)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the DKW RT 350 Sstacks up against the Cagiva Elefant 350. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDKW RT 350 SCagiva Elefant 350
Model year19561991
Price
Engine348 cc349 cc
Horsepower19 hp38 hp
Weight162 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity4.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Tires3.50-18 / 3.50-18 3.00-21 / 5.10-17

DKW RT 350 S vs Cagiva Elefant 350 — which should you buy?

Picking between the DKW RT 350 S and the Cagiva Elefant 350 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the DKW RT 350 S brings 19 hp in a 162 kg package, while the Cagiva Elefant 350 counters with 38 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: