Honda XRV 750 Africa Twin Weight (522lb)

Quick answer

Across the 1990, 1991 and 1992 model years, the Honda XRV 750 Africa Twin (reduced effect) motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 522.5 lb (237 kg).

Wet / running weight522.5 lb (237 kg)
Fuel capacity6.34 US gal (24 L)
Full tank fuel weight39.4 lb (17.9 kg)
Model years covered
199019911992

Honda XRV 750 Africa Twin (reduced effect) weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

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.

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CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Honda XRV 750 Africa Twin (reduced effect)?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda XRV 750 Africa Twin (reduced effect) is lighter than about 71.3% of 47 Honda touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
522.5 lb (237 kg)
47 Honda touring motorcyclesMedian: 712.1 lb (323 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight522.5 lb (237 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider672.5 lb (305 kg)bike + rider • bike is 77.7% of total mass
180 lb rider702.5 lb (318.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 74.4% of total mass
210 lb rider732.5 lb (332.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 71.3% of total mass

Honda XRV 750 Africa Twin (reduced effect) weight & related specs

Model years covered 1990, 1991, 1992
Wet / running weight 522.5 lb (237 kg)
Engine displacement 742 cc
Fuel capacity 6.34 US gal (24 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 39.4 lb (17.9 kg)

Weight changes by model year

The available comparable weight figures do not show a meaningful year-to-year change.

Useful weight calculations

Displacement per pound 1.42 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 70.4 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 7.5%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda XRV 750 Africa Twin (reduced effect) is lighter than about 71.3% of 47 Honda touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.
The listed fuel tank capacity is 6.34 US gal (24 L). A full tank of gasoline is estimated to weigh about 39.4 lb (17.9 kg); this fuel mass is already part of a wet/running weight figure.

Honda XRV 750 Africa Twin (reduced effect) weight FAQ

What is the Honda XRV 750 Africa Twin (reduced effect) wet weight?

The supplied wet/running weight is 522.5 lb (237 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.

Is the Honda XRV 750 Africa Twin (reduced effect) lighter or heavier than other Honda touring motorcycles?

It is comparatively light for this Honda category. The model lands near the 29th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.

Which Honda XRV 750 Africa Twin (reduced effect) years have different weight specs?

No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.

How much does a full tank add to the Honda XRV 750 Africa Twin (reduced effect)?

Based on the supplied 6.34 US gal (24 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 39.4 lb (17.9 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.

What is the combined Honda XRV 750 Africa Twin (reduced effect) and rider weight?

Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 702.5 lb (318.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.

What is the Honda XRV 750 Africa Twin (reduced effect) displacement per pound?

The available figures work out to 1.42 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.

What is the Honda XRV 750 Africa Twin (reduced effect) weight difference versus the category median?

Compared with the median Honda touring motorcycle weight of 712.1 lb (323 kg), the model is roughly 189.6 lb (86 kg) lighter.

Where will I notice the Honda XRV 750 Africa Twin (reduced effect) weight most?

The main challenge is low-speed and stationary handling. Once moving the chassis may disguise the mass, but backing up or holding it on a slope still means managing the full weight.

Official information note

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.