Honda XRV750 Africa Twin

The Honda XRV 750 Africa Twin touring enduro model appeared in Honda's motorcycle lineup in 1990, replacing the Honda XRV650 Africa Twin. The updated model has received a number of improvements - from the larger engine to the new shape of the front fairing. In this article, we will not cover all the technical differences between XRV750 and XRV650, since the latter model is quite rare and almost never found on the market.

Main competitors:

• Yamaha XTZ750 Super Tenere

Generations:

• 1990-1992 - generation RD04 (frame number starts with RD04 ~).
• 1993-2000 - generation RD07 (frame number starts with RD07 ~ or JH2RD07 ~). It differs from RD04 in overall dimensions, ergonomic parameters (seat height, etc.), reduced fuel tank (from 24 to 23 liters), updated plastic design, wheels and carburetors (instead of flat throttle ones - vacuum CV).

There were also small differences in models by year of release - they are detailed in the subsection "Specifications".

The basis of the Honda XRV 750 Africa Twin was a 2-cylinder V-twin liquid-cooled 742 cc engine. see, delivering up to 62 hp. power and up to 63 Nm of torque. The maximum characteristics of the motor are at 5500-7500 rpm. It should also be noted that the maximum power and torque figures were different, depending on the countries of sale. Above are the maximum specifications for European versions. The Japanese produced 57-58 hp. and 60 Nm.

Other features of the Honda Africa Twin 750 include a steel frame, long-travel off-road adjustable (rear shock) suspensions, large spoked wheels 21 'and 17', a 24L fuel tank (23L - RD07) and 234-236kg curb weight.

2000 was the last year of production of the model, but official sales continued until 2004. The Honda XRV750 Africa Twin became a truly iconic motorcycle, enjoying immense popularity to this day. Simplicity, reliability and unique off-road characteristics make the motorcycle an excellent choice for traveling on any roads and directions.

In 1999, Honda announced the continuation of the legendary "Africa" ​​under the name Honda XRV850 Africa Twin (80 hp), but the prototype never went into production. Instead, Honda released the flagship enduro tourist Honda XL1000V Varadero, which, although it became popular, did not repeat the success of "Africa".

In 2014, Honda decided to resurrect the Africa Twin brand by introducing a new flagship in the heavy off-road enduro class - Honda CRF1000 Africa Twin. In fact, this motorcycle was supposed to be a response to the European motor-engineering giants with their flagships - BMW R1200GS, Ducati Multistrada and Triumph Tiger Explorer. Indeed, despite the presence of the Varadero, and after the Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer, there was not a single truly off-road enduro tourist in the Honda lineup of motorcycles, which was once the Honda XRV750 Africa Twin.

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Specifications

Specifications Honda Africa Twin 750:

Model	Honda XRV750 Africa Twin
Motorcycle type	tourist enduro
Release year	1990-2000
Frame	steel
Engine type	2-cylinder, 4-stroke, V-shaped (camber 52 °)
Working volume	742 cc cm.
Bore / stroke	81.0 x 72.0 mm
Compression ratio	9.0: 1
Cooling	liquid
Number of valves per cylinder	SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder
Fuel supply system	carburetor, 2x Keihin flat chokes, 36.5mm - XRV750L - XRV750N carburetor, 2x Keihin vacuum (CV), 36.0 mm - XRV750P - XRV750Y
Ignition type	CDI - XRV750L - XRV750R all-transistor - XRV750S - XRV750Y
Maximum power	62.0 h.p. (45.3 kW) @ 7500 rpm - XRV750L - XRV750N (European versions) 57.0 h.p. (41.9 kW) @ 7,500 rpm - XRV750L - XRV750R (Japanese versions) 60.0 h.p. (44.1 kW) @ 7500 rpm - XRV750P - XRV750Y (European versions) 58.0 h.p. (42.6 kW) @ 7500 rpm - XRV750S - XRV750Y (Japanese versions)
Maximum torque	62.7 Nm (6.4 kg * m) @ 6500 rpm - XRV750L - XRV750N (European versions) 60.0 Nm (6.1 kg * m) @ 5500 rpm - XRV750L - XRV750R (Japanese versions) 62.0 Nm (6.3 kg * m) @ 6500 rpm - XRV750P - XRV750Y (European versions) 60.0 Nm (6.1 kg * m) @ 6000 rpm - XRV750S - XRV750Y (Japanese versions)
Gearbox	5-speed
Drive type	chain
Front tire size	90 / 90-21 54S - XRV750L - XRV750N 90 / 90-21 54H - XRV750P - XRV750Y
Rear tire size	130 / 90-17 68S - XRV750L - XRV750N 140/80 R17 69H - XRV750P - XRV750Y
Front brakes	2 discs, 276 mm, 2-piston caliper
Rear brakes	1 disc, 256 mm, 1-piston caliper
Front suspension	43mm telescopic fork, 220mm travel
Rear suspension	linkage (Pro-Link) with monoshock (adjustable preload and rebound damping), stroke - 210 mm - XRV750L - XRV750N linkage (Pro-Link) with monoshock (adjustable preload and rebound damping), stroke - 214 mm - XRV750P - XRV750Y
Motorcycle length	2330mm - XRV750L - XRV750N 2320 mm - XRV750P - XRV750Y
Motorcycle width	895mm - XRV750L - XRV750N 905mm - XRV750P - XRV750Y
Motorcycle height	1420mm - XRV750L - XRV750N 1430 mm - XRV750P - XRV750Y
Wheelbase	1560mm - XRV750L - XRV750N 1555 mm - XRV750P - XRV750Y
Saddle height	880mm - XRV750L - XRV750N 865mm - XRV750P - XRV750R 870 mm - XRV750S - XRV750Y
Minimum ground clearance	190mm - XRV750L - XRV750N 195mm - XRV750P - XRV750Y
Acceleration to 100 km / h	4.6 sec
Maximum speed	170 km / h
Fuel tank capacity	24.0L - XRV750L - XRV750N 23.0 L - XRV750P - XRV750Y
Motorcycle weight (dry)	209 kg - XRV750L - XRV750N 207 kg - XRV750P - XRV750Y
Motorcycle weight (curb)	236 kg - XRV750L - XRV750N 234 kg - XRV750P - XRV750Y

Fuel consumption

Officially reported fuel consumption for the Honda XRV750 Africa Twin (Japanese calculation method):

• 3.33 l / 100 km (at a constant speed of 60 km / h) - XRV750L - XRV750N
• 4.15 l / 100 km (at a constant speed of 60 km / h) - XRV750P - XRV750R
• 3.97 l / 100 km (at a constant speed of 60 km / h) - XRV750S - XRV750Y

Documentation

• Honda XRV750 Africa Twin