Honda XRV750

Honda XRV750T
ManufacturerHonda
Also calledAfrica Twin
Production1989–2003
PredecessorHonda XRV650
SuccessorHonda CRF1000
ClassDual-sport
Engine742 cc (45.3 cu in) 52° V-twin. SOHC, 3 Valve per cylinder
Bore / stroke81.0 mm × 72.0 mm (3.19 in × 2.83 in)
Compression ratio9.0:1
Power45.3 kW (60.7 hp)@ 7,500 rpm
Torque62.7 N⋅m (46.2 lbf⋅ft)@ 6,000 rpm
Ignition typeCDI with electronic advance
Transmission5-speed manual, chain final drive
Frame typeSingle downtube with double-loop cradle, rectangular section, steel
SuspensionFront: 43 mm air-assisted telescopic fork, 220mm wheel travel
Rear: Pro-Link 214mm wheel travel with preload and compression damping adjustment
BrakesFront: two 276 mm discs 2 piston calipers
Rear: Single 256 mm disc 1 piston caliper
TiresFront: 90/90 D21
Rear: 140/80 R17[1]
DimensionsL: 2,315 mm (91.1 in) to 2,380 mm (94 in)
W: 905 mm (35.6 in)
H: 1,243 mm (48.9 in)
Seat height860 mm (34 in)
Fuel capacity23 L (5.1 imp gal; 6.1 US gal)
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The XRV750 Africa Twin[2][3] was a 742 cc (45.3 cu in)[4] dual-sport first launched in December 1989.[5] and based on the Honda NXR-750, which won the Paris-Dakar rally four times in the late 1980s[6] (from 1986 to 1989).

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  2. ^ Wilson, Hugo (Feb 19, 1998). Honda. DK Publ. ISBN 9780789435095. Retrieved Feb 19, 2023 – via Google Books.
  3. ^ Schüller, Jörg (Aug 20, 1997). "KTM 620 Adventure und Honda XRV 750 Africa Twin im Test: Schöne Ferien mit Reiseenduros". MOTORRAD. Retrieved Feb 19, 2023.
  4. ^ Dowds, Alan (Feb 19, 2006). Superbikes. Le moto più straordinarie di tutti i tempi. Gremese Editore. ISBN 9788879448192. Retrieved Feb 19, 2023 – via Google Books.
  5. ^ "HONDA XRV750 AFRICA TWIN (1989-2003) Motorcycle Review". www.motorcyclenews.com. Retrieved Feb 19, 2023.
  6. ^ Gingerelli, Dain; Michels, James; Everitt, Charles (Jan 10, 2011). 365 Motorcycles You Must Ride. Motorbooks. ISBN 9780760334744. Retrieved Feb 19, 2023 – via Google Books.