The Honda XRV650 Africa Twin motorcycle was produced between 1988 and 1989. It had a four-stroke V-twin engine with a capacity of 647cc and a compression ratio of 9.4:1. The bike had a maximum power output of 57 horsepower at 8000rpm and a maximum torque of 55 Newton meters at 6000rpm. It had a five-speed transmission and a chain final drive. The bike’s suspension included telescopic air-assisted forks at the front and a Pro-link with rebound damping adjustment at the rear. The front and rear brakes were both single-disc, with the front measuring 296mm and the rear measuring 210mm. The bike had aluminium rims with steel spokes and used a 90/90-21 tyre at the front and a 130/80-17 tyre at the rear. Dimensions for the bike included a length of 2295mm, a width of 895mm, and a height of 1290mm, with a wheelbase of 1565mm and a seat height of 880mm. The bike had a ground clearance of 215mm, a dry weight of 185kg, and a fuel capacity of 25 litres. The Honda XRV650 Africa Twin participated in Adventure Group tests conducted by Motosprint magazine in both 1988 and 1989.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Honda XRV 650 Africa Twin
| Year | 1988 – 89 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, Longitudinal 52 degreesV-twin. SOHC, 3 Valve per cylinder |
| Capacity | 647 cc / 39.4 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 79 x 66 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 |
| Induction | 2x 32 mm CV carburetor |
| Ignition | Digital transistorised with electronic advance |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 57 hp / 42.5 kW @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 55 Nm / 6.1 kgf-m @ 6000 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic air assisted forks |
| Front Wheel Travel | 220 mm / 8.6 in |
| Rear Suspension | Pro-link, rebound damping adjustment |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 210 mm / 8.2 in |
| Front Brakes | Single 296 mm disc |
| Rear Brakes | Single 210 mm disc |
| Wheels | Aluminium rim/steel spoke |
| Front Tyre | 90/90-21 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/80-17 |
| Dimensions | Length 2295 mm / 90.3 in Width 895 mm / 35.2 in Height 1290 mm / 50.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 1565 mm / 31.6 in |
| Seat Height | 880 mm / 34.6 in |
| Ground Clearance | 215 mm / 8.4 in |
| Dry-Weight | 185 kg / 407 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 220 kg / 485 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 25 Litres / 6.6 US gal |
| Road Test | Adventure Group test Motosprint 1988 Adventure Group test Motosprint 1989 |
