The Honda XRV 750 Africa Twin is a motorcycle model from 1998 with a four-stroke, longitudinal 52-degree V-twin engine featuring SOHC and 3 valves per cylinder. The engine has a capacity of 742cc/45.2 cu-in and a compression ratio of 9.0:1. The cooling system is liquid-cooled with 2.03 liters of liquid, and the lubrication is a wet sump that takes 2.4 to 3.2 liters of oil depending on whether the oil has been drained, the oil filter has been changed, or it has been disassembled. The bike has 2x 38mm flat side CV induction, TCI ignition, and electric starting. It produces power of 62 hp/45.3 kW at 7500 rpm and max torque of 62.7 Nm/6.4 kgf-m at 6000 rpm. The transmission is five-speed with a final drive chain and a primary reduction of 1.763. The chassis features a single downtube with double-loop cradle, rectangular section, steel frame, a 43mm air-assisted telescopic fork front suspension, and a Pro-Link 214mm wheel travel with preload and compression damping adjustment. The braking system includes 2x 276 mm front discs with 2 piston calipers and a single 256 mm rear disc with a 1 piston caliper. The motorcycle has a top speed of 181.8 km/h (112 mph) and a dry weight of 207 kg (456 lbs) with a fuel capacity of 23 liters (6.1 gal).
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Honda XRV 750 Africa Twin
| Year | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, Longitudinal 52 degreesV-twin. SOHC, 3 Valve per cylinder |
| Capacity | 742 cc / 45.2 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 81 x 72 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Valve clearances (COLD engine) | Intake valves: 0.13 to 0.17 mm Exhaust valves: 0.18 to 0.22 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled, 2.03 l (2.15 US qt, 1.79 Imp qt) |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Engine Oil | (After draining) 2.4 l (2.5 US qt, 2.1 Imp qt) (After draining and oil filter change) 2.6 l (2.7 US qt, 2.3 Imp qt) (After disassembly) 3.2 l (3.4 US qt, 2.8 Imp qt) |
| Induction | 2x 38mm Flat side CV |
| Idle speed | 1,200 +/- 100 min ^1(rpm) …E,G,F,ED,AR,II G 1,200 +/- 50 min ^1(rpm) ..SW |
| Ignition | TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition) |
| Battery | 12V – 12AH |
| Generator | 0.36kW/5,000min ^1(rpm) |
| Spark Plug | Standard: DPR8EA9 (NGK) or X24EPR – U9 (DENSO) Cold climate (Below 5 degreesC, 41 degreesF): DPR7EA9 (NGK) or X22EPR – U9 (DENSO) For extended high speed riding: DPR9EA9 (NGK) or X27EPR – U9 (DENSO) |
| Spark Plug Gap | 0.80 – 0.90 mm (0.031 – 0.035 in) |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 62 hp / 45.3 kW @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 62.7 Nm / 6.4 kgf-m @ 6000 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Primary Reduction | 1.763 |
| Gear ratio | 1st: 3.083 / 2nd: 2.062 / 3rd: 1.550 / 4th: 1.272 / 5th: 1.083 |
| Final Reduction | 2.812 …E,G,F,SW,ED,II G 2.687 …AR |
| Frame | Single downtube with double-loop cradle, rectangular section, steel |
| Front Suspension | 43 mm air-assisted telescopic fork, |
| Front Wheel Travel | 220 mm / 8.6 in |
| Rear Suspension | Pro-Link 214 mm wheel travel with preload and compression damping adjustment |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 214 mm / 8.4 in |
| Front Brakes | 2x 276 mm discs 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 256 mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 90/90 D21 |
| Rear Tyre | 140/80 R17 |
| Rake | 27 degrees |
| Trail | 133 mm / 5.2 in |
| Dimensions | Length 2315 mm / 84 in Width 905 mm / 35.6 in Height 1430 mm / 56.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 1565 mm / 61.6 in |
| Seat Height | 860 mm / 33.9 in |
| Dry Weight | 207 kg / 456 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 218 kg / 481 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 23 Litres / 6.1 gal |
| Reserve | 5.1 Litres / 1.35 gal |
| Consumption Average | 16.4 km/lit |
| Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0 | 13.3 m / 40.7m |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 13.1 sec / 56.6 km/h |
| Top Speed | 181.8 km/h / 112 mph |
| Manual | Colours and codes lights & Torque settingss / .blackbears.ru |
