The Honda XRV 650 Africa Twin motorcycle specifications include a 647 cc (39.48 cu in) engine, power of 50 hp (36.5 kW) @ 7,000 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 220 kg (485 lb).
Key specifications
Year-specific specification changes
How the Honda XRV 650 Africa Twin compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Honda models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Honda database average.
About 8% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 57th percentile across Honda models.
About 15% higher than the Honda database average. Around the 65th percentile across Honda models.
About 11% heavier than the Honda database average. Around the 65th percentile across Honda models.
About 85% larger than the Honda database average. Around the 98th percentile across Honda models.
Honda database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
50 hp — more powerful than about 57% of Honda models with power data.
647 cc — larger displacement than about 65% of Honda models.
220 kg — heavier than about 65% of Honda models, or lighter than about 35%.
25 L — larger than about 98% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 90/90-21 |
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| Rear tire size | 130/90-17 |
| Front tire width | 90 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 21 in |
| Rear tire width | 130 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Rear rim diameter | 17 in |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.227 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 227.3 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 77.3 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.20:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Enduro / offroad |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 647 cc (39.48 cu in) |
| Power | 50 hp (36.5 kW) @ 7,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 79.0 x 66 mm (3.1 x 2.6 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.4:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 3 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel control | Overhead Cams (OHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 90/90-21 |
| Rear tire | 130/90-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 220 kg (485 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 25.00 L (6.61 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 168.0 km/h (104.4 mph) |
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