For the 1989 model year, the Honda XRV 650 Africa Twin Marathon motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 562.2 lb (255 kg).
Honda XRV 650 Africa Twin Marathon weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually.
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How heavy is the Honda XRV 650 Africa Twin Marathon?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda XRV 650 Africa Twin Marathon is heavier than about 98.5% of 67 Honda enduro/off-road motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Honda XRV 650 Africa Twin Marathon weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1989 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 562.2 lb (255 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 647 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 6.6 US gal (25 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 41.1 lb (18.6 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.15 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 86.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 7.3% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda XRV 650 Africa Twin Marathon weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda XRV 650 Africa Twin Marathon ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 562.2 lb (255 kg).
Is the Honda XRV 650 Africa Twin Marathon heavy compared with other Honda enduro/off-road motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 99th weight percentile in its Honda category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
How much does the Honda XRV 650 Africa Twin Marathon fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 6.6 US gal (25 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 41.1 lb (18.6 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda XRV 650 Africa Twin Marathon with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 742.2 lb (336.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How large is the Honda XRV 650 Africa Twin Marathon engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.15 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Is the Honda XRV 650 Africa Twin Marathon above or below the typical Honda enduro/off-road motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 269 lb (122 kg) heavier than the compatible median Honda enduro/off-road motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Honda XRV 650 Africa Twin Marathon feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
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.