The Honda XRV 750 Africa Twin motorcycle specifications include a 742 cc (45.28 cu in) engine, power of 58 hp (42.3 kW) @ 7,500 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 237 kg (522.5 lb).
Key specifications
The 1990 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Honda XRV 750 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 7% higher than the Honda database average. Around the 63rd percentile across Honda models.
About 32% higher than the Honda database average. Around the 70th percentile across Honda models.
About 20% heavier than the Honda database average. Around the 69th percentile across Honda models.
About 78% larger than the Honda database average. Around the 95th 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.
58 hp — more powerful than about 63% of Honda models with power data.
742 cc — larger displacement than about 70% of Honda models.
237 kg — heavier than about 69% of Honda models, or lighter than about 31%.
24 L — larger than about 95% 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 | 0.245 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 244.7 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 78.2 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.12:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 742 cc (45.28 cu in) |
| Power | 58 hp (42.3 kW) @ 7,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 81.0 x 72 mm (3.2 x 2.8 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.0:1 |
| 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 | Dual disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 90/90-21 |
| Rear tire | 130/90-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 237 kg (522.5 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 24.00 L (6.34 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 170.0 km/h (105.6 mph) |
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