Honda XRV 750 Africa Twin Weight (522lb)

Quick answer

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.

Wet / running weight519.2 lb (235.5 kg) to 522.5 lb (237 kg)
Dry weight445.3 lb (202 kg) to 456.4 lb (207 kg)
Fuel capacity6.08 US gal (23 L) to 6.34 US gal (24 L)
Full tank fuel weight37.8 lb (17.1 kg) to 39.4 lb (17.9 kg)
Power / 100 lb11.1 hp / 100 lb to 11.56 hp / 100 lb
Model years covered
1990199119921993199419951996199719981999200120022003

Honda XRV 750 Africa Twin weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean.

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CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

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.

LighterTypicalHeavier
522.5 lb (237 kg)
166 Honda motorcyclesMedian: 452.6 lb (205.3 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Dry vs ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight519.2 lb (235.5 kg) – 522.5 lb (237 kg)
Dry weight445.3 lb (202 kg) – 456.4 lb (207 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 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.

Wet / running weight
1999519.2 lb (235.5 kg)
Dry weight
1995451.9 lb (205 kg)
1996-1997454.2 lb (206 kg)
1998456.4 lb (207 kg)
2001-2003451.9 lb (205 kg)
Fuel capacity
1993-20036.08 US gal (23 L)
Full-tank fuel weight
1993-200337.8 lb (17.1 kg)
Power
199960 hp
Torque
1995-199645.6 lb-ft (61.8 Nm)
199746.5 lb-ft (63 Nm)
199844.3 lb-ft (60 Nm)
1999-200345.7 lb-ft (62 Nm)
Power per 100 lb
199911.56 hp / 100 lb

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

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.
A full tank is not weightless: the 6.08 US gal (23 L) to 6.34 US gal (24 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 37.8 lb (17.1 kg) to 39.4 lb (17.9 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Honda curb-weight specification.
Weight is not identical across every model year in this page. Use the year-specific section rather than assuming one figure applies to every XRV 750 Africa Twin.
The calculated power-to-weight figure is 11.1 hp per 100 lb to 11.56 hp per 100 lb across years with compatible data. It shows how much engine output is available relative to the bike’s mass.

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.

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.