Across the 1988 and 1989 model years, the Honda XRV 650 Africa Twin motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 485 lb (220 kg).
Honda XRV 650 Africa Twin 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?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda XRV 650 Africa Twin is heavier than about 86.6% 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 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1988, 1989 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 485 lb (220 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 647 cc |
| Power | 50 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 6.6 US gal (25 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 41.1 lb (18.6 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 10.31 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 9.7 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 1.33 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 75 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 8.5% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda XRV 650 Africa Twin weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda XRV 650 Africa Twin ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 485 lb (220 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Honda XRV 650 Africa Twin heavy compared with other Honda enduro/off-road motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 87th weight percentile in its Honda category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Honda XRV 650 Africa Twin weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1988-1989 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Honda XRV 650 Africa Twin 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 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 665 lb (301.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Honda XRV 650 Africa Twin have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 10.31 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 55th percentile within the compatible Honda enduro / offroad power-to-weight comparison.
How much of the Honda XRV 650 Africa Twin total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 8.5% of the motorcycle’s weight.
What is the Honda XRV 650 Africa Twin engine-size-to-weight ratio?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.33 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How far is the Honda XRV 650 Africa Twin from the median Honda enduro/off-road motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 191.8 lb (87 kg) heavier than the compatible median Honda enduro/off-road motorcycle weight used on this page.
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.