For the 2000 model year, the Honda XRV Africa Twin motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 458.6 lb (208 kg).
Honda XRV Africa Twin weight overview
At this weight, footing and parking technique matter. Once moving, geometry and balance can disguise the mass, but you still have to manage the full weight at walking speed. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda XRV Africa Twin?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda XRV Africa Twin is heavier than about 66.6% of 166 Honda motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Honda XRV Africa Twin weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 458.6 lb (208 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 742 cc |
| Torque | 46.5 lb-ft (63 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 6.08 US gal (23 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 37.8 lb (17.1 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 10.13 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.62 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 61.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 8.2% |
| Weight with full tank | 496.3 lb (225.1 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda XRV Africa Twin weight FAQ
What is the Honda XRV Africa Twin dry weight?
The available dry weight is 458.6 lb (208 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.
Is the Honda XRV Africa Twin lighter or heavier than other Honda motorcycles?
Compared with similar Hondas in this dataset, it is heavier than about 66.6% of 166 motorcycles using the same weight basis.
How much does a full tank add to the Honda XRV Africa Twin?
Based on the supplied 6.08 US gal (23 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 37.8 lb (17.1 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Honda XRV Africa Twin and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 638.6 lb (289.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
Is the listed Honda XRV Africa Twin weight ready to ride?
The published usable figure is dry, not curb weight. A simple dry-plus-full-fuel estimate is 496.3 lb (225.1 kg), but that still is not a substitute for an official wet/curb specification.
What is the Honda XRV Africa Twin full-tank weight estimate?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 496.3 lb (225.1 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Honda XRV Africa Twin torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 10.13 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
How many cc does the Honda XRV Africa Twin have per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.62 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How does the Honda XRV Africa Twin compare with the median Honda motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Honda motorcycle weight of 393.5 lb (178.5 kg), the model is roughly 65 lb (29.5 kg) heavier.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Honda Powersports website.