Across 13 covered model years from 1990 to 2003, the Honda XRV 750 Africa Twin motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 519.2 lb (235.5 kg) to 522.5 lb (237 kg) and dry weights ranging from 445.3 lb (202 kg) to 456.4 lb (207 kg), depending on model year.
Honda XRV 750 Africa Twin weight overview
This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda XRV 750 Africa Twin?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda XRV 750 Africa Twin is heavier than about 63.6% of 166 Honda motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs 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 750 Africa Twin weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 519.2 lb (235.5 kg) to 522.5 lb (237 kg) |
| Dry weight | 445.3 lb (202 kg) to 456.4 lb (207 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 742 cc |
| Power | 58 hp to 60 hp |
| Torque | 44.3 lb-ft (60 Nm) to 46.5 lb-ft (63 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 6.08 US gal (23 L) to 6.34 US gal (24 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 37.8 lb (17.1 kg) to 39.4 lb (17.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1990 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 11.1 hp / 100 lb to 11.56 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 8.65 lb / hp to 9.01 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 8.81 lb-ft / 100 lb to 10.4 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.42 cc / lb to 1.67 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 60 lb / 100 cc to 70.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 7.3% to 8.5% |
| Weight with full tank | 483.1 lb (219.1 kg) to 489.7 lb (222.1 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda XRV 750 Africa Twin weight FAQ
How much does the Honda XRV 750 Africa Twin weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 519.2 lb (235.5 kg) to 522.5 lb (237 kg), while dry weight is 445.3 lb (202 kg) to 456.4 lb (207 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Honda XRV 750 Africa Twin weight compare with similar Hondas?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 64th percentile for weight among 166 compatible Honda motorcycles.
Are all Honda XRV 750 Africa Twin model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda XRV 750 Africa Twin?
A full tank works out to about 37.8 lb (17.1 kg) to 39.4 lb (17.9 kg) from the listed 6.08 US gal (23 L) to 6.34 US gal (24 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Honda XRV 750 Africa Twin weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 702.5 lb (318.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Honda XRV 750 Africa Twin strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 11.1 hp per 100 lb to 11.56 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone.
What is the estimated Honda XRV 750 Africa Twin weight with a full tank of gas?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 483.1 lb (219.1 kg) to 489.7 lb (222.1 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Honda XRV 750 Africa Twin torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Available data gives 8.81 lb-ft per 100 lb to 10.4 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
How many cc does the Honda XRV 750 Africa Twin have per pound?
The model has about 1.42 cc per lb to 1.67 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
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.