Honda XLV 750R (1983)

The Honda XLV 750R is a motorcycle from 1983 with a four stroke, 45 degrees V-four cylinder engine that has SOHC and 3 valves per cylinder. It has a capacity of 749 cc and a bore x stroke of 79.5 x 75.5 mm. The cooling system is air/oil cooled and the compression ratio is 8.4:1. It uses Keihin VD throttle bore 36 mm induction and CDI ignition, starting with electric power. The XLV 750R can reach a maximum power of 61 hp / 45 kW @ 7000 rpm and a maximum torque of 7 kgf-m / 68.4 Nm @ 5500 rpm. Its transmission is a 5-speed with shaft final drive and operates with a wet, multi-plate clutch. It has a double cradle frame and telescopic forks for the front suspension with 200 mm / 7.8 in wheel travel, and air assisted Pro-Link for the rear suspension with 180 mm / 7.0 in wheel travel. The XLV 750R is equipped with a single 276mm disc, two piston caliper for the front brakes and a drum for the rear brakes. The front tyre is 90/90 21 and the rear tyre is 130/80 17. The motorcycle weighs 195 kg / 430 lbs dry and 212 kg / 467 lbs wet with a fuel capacity of 19.5 litres / 5.1 US gal. It has a top speed of 165-170 km/h and has received positive reviews from XLV owners.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda XLV 750

Year: 1983


Engine: Four stoke, 45 degreesV-four cylinders, SOHC. 3 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 749 cc / 45.7 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 79.5 x 75.5 mm
Cooling System: Air/oil cooled
Compression Ratio: 8.4:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Induction: 2x Keihin VD Throttle bore 36 mm
Ignition: CDI
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 61 hp / 45 kW @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque: 7 kgf-m / 68.4 Nm @ 5500 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Shaft
Gear Ratio: 1st 2.500:1 (40116) 2nd 1.750:1 (35120) 3rd 1.291:1 (31124) 4th 1.000:1 (28128) 5th 0.833:1 (25130
Clutch: Wet, multi-plate

Frame: Double cradle
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks
Front Wheel Travel: 200 mm / 7.8 in
Rear Suspension: Air assisted Pro-Link
Rear Wheel Travel: 180 mm / 7.0 in
Front Brakes: Single 276mm disc 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Drum
Front Tyre: 90/90 21
Rear Tyre: 130/80 17
Wheelbase: 1480 mm / 58.2 in
Seat Height: 855 mm / 33.6 in
Dry Weight: 195 kg / 430 lbs
Wet-Weight: 212 kg / 467 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 19.5 Litres / 5.1 US gal
Top Speed: 165-170 km/h
Reviews: XLV owners

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