Adventure Motorcycles
1998Cagiva Grand Canyon 900 I.e.
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The 1998 Cagiva Gran Canyon 900 is an Italian adventure tourer with a 904cc air-cooled V-twin making 73 hp and 78 Nm. It has a six-speed gearbox and a 20-litre tank.
- Capacity
- 904.0 ccm
- Engine
- V-Twin, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Wet weight
- 224.0 kg
- Seat height
- 825 mm
- Power
- 73.0 HP (54.4 kW) @ 7100 RPM
What’s new for the 1998 Cagiva Grand Canyon 900 I.e.
vs the 1997| Spec | 1997 | 1998 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 73.0 HP (53.7 kW) | 73.0 HP (54.4 kW) @ 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 78.0 Nm (8.0 kgf-m or 57.5 ft.lbs) | 78.0 Nm (8.0 kgf-m or 57.5 ft.lbs) @ 5000 RPM |
| Top speed | 200.0 km/h (124.3 mph) | 191.0 km/h (118.7 mph) |
| Dry weight | 193.0 kg (425.5 pounds) | not listed |
| Wet weight | — | 224.0 kg (493.8 pounds) |
| Fuel capacity | — | 20.00 litres (5.28 US gallons) |
| Front suspension | — | 45mm Telescopic hydraulic fork with advanced axle |
| Rear suspension | — | Progressive Soft Damp with hydraulic single shock absorber |
| Front brakes | Dual disc | 2x 296mm discs 2 piston calipers |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single 240mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Wheelbase | — | 1530 mm (60.2 inches) |
| Compression | — | 9.2:1 |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built as a versatile allround adventure-tourer, comfortable eating up highway miles while still able to handle light gravel roads.
- Built for
- A characterful air-cooled V2 with relaxed torque delivery, favoring smooth, unhurried riding over outright aggression.
- Not ideal for
- Not the right choice for riders seeking sharp sportbike performance or serious technical off-road capability.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
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Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaintsBike Reliability
How the score works →45
out of 100Average
The 1998 Cagiva Grand Canyon 900 I.e. passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 79.1% of the time, 0.5 points below expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 45% of models.
All years of this model: 52 / 100 (average) from 1,097 tests.
79.1%Passed first time
15.9%Failed outright
4.9%Fixed during test
30,000Typical miles
182Tests
Pass rate by miles ridden
All years of this model.
Score by year first registered
45
63
53
33
1998199920002001
Against its rivals · ranks 5 of 6
| # | Model (all years) | Score | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BMW R 850 R | 84 Excellent | 6,171 |
| 2 | Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro | 66 Good | 841 |
| 3 | Triumph Speed Triple | 62 Good | 87,400 |
| 4 | Triumph Adventurer | 59 Average | 5,945 |
| 5 | Cagiva Grand Canyon 900 I.e. | 52 Average | 1,097 |
| 6 | Ducati Monster 900 | 44 Average | 680 |
Rivals are the most-viewed bikes on MotorcycleDB in the same category and engine size, from within three years of this model.
From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.
Engine
- Capacity
- 904.0 ccm
- Power
- 73.0 HP (54.4 kW) @ 7100 RPM
- Torque
- 78.0 Nm (8.0 kgf-m) @ 5000 RPM
- Engine type
- V-Twin, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.3259 HP/kg (wet)
- Bore x stroke
- 92.0 x 68.0 mm
- Compression
- 9.2:1
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- Marelli electronic inductive discharge
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Performance
- Top speed
- 191.0 km/h (118.7 mph)
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1530 mm
- Seat height
- 825 mm
- Wet weight
- 224.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 20.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 190 mm
- Dry weight
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- High- tensile steel rectangular, single tube cradle
- Front suspension
- 45mm Telescopic hydraulic fork with advanced axle
- Rear suspension
- Progressive Soft Damp with hydraulic single shock absorber
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- 2x 296mm discs 2 piston calipers
- Front brakes diameter
- 296 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single 240mm disc 2 piston caliper
- Rear brakes diameter
- 240 mm
- Front tyre
- 100/90-R19
- Rear tyre
- 150/70-R17
Specs last verified against published sources: .
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 1997 | 1998 | 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 904 cc | 904 cc | 904 cc |
| Dry weight | 193 kg | — | 216 kg |
| Seat height | 825 mm | 825 mm | 850 mm |
| Fuel capacity | — | 20 L | 20 L |
| Bike Reliability ⓘ | Too few tests | 45 Average | 53 Average |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Cagiva Grand Canyon 900 I.e.?
The 1998 Cagiva Grand Canyon 900 I.e. has a Capacity of 904.0 ccm (55.17 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Cagiva Grand Canyon 900 I.e. have?
The 1998 Cagiva Grand Canyon 900 I.e. has a Power of 73.0 HP (54.4 kW) @ 7100 RPM.
How many gears does the Cagiva Grand Canyon 900 I.e. have?
The 1998 Cagiva Grand Canyon 900 I.e. has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Cagiva Grand Canyon 900 I.e.?
The 1998 Cagiva Grand Canyon 900 I.e. has a Torque of 78.0 Nm (8.0 kgf-m or 57.5 ft.lbs) @ 5000 RPM.
How much does the Cagiva Grand Canyon 900 I.e. weigh?
The 1998 Cagiva Grand Canyon 900 I.e. has a Wet weight of 224.0 kg (493.8 pounds).
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