Honda XRV750 Africa Twin (1996)

The Honda XRV750 Africa Twin is a four-stroke, longitudinal V-twin motorcycle with a 742cc engine and a compression ratio of 9.0:1. Valve clearances for cold engines are listed for intake and exhaust valves. The bike is liquid-cooled and uses a wet sump lubrication system, requiring different amounts of engine oil depending on the situation. It uses a Transistor Controlled Ignition (TCI) system and a 12V-12AH battery with a 0.36kW/5,000rpm generator. Spark plug information is provided for different climates and riding styles, and the bike has an electric starting system. The XRV750 Africa Twin has a maximum power of 62hp at 7500rpm and a maximum torque of 62.7 Nm at 6000rpm. Its transmission is a five-speed chain drive with a primary reduction of 1.763 and a final reduction of 2.812.

The bike’s frame is a single downtube with double-loop cradle and a rectangular section, and it has a 43mm air-assisted telescopic fork for front suspension and a Pro-Link system in the rear with preload and compression damping adjustment. The bike’s front brakes are two 276mm discs with two-piston calipers, while the rear brake is a single 256mm disc with a single-piston caliper. The XRV750 Africa Twin has a seat height of 860mm and a dry weight of 207kg, with a fuel capacity of 23 liters and an average consumption of 16.4km/l. Its top speed is listed as 181.8km/h, and the bike can go from 0-100km/h in 13.1 seconds. Overall, the 1996 Honda XRV750 Africa Twin is a powerful, reliable, and versatile motorcycle with a range of features for different riding situations.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda XRV 750 Africa Twin

Year: 1996

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 38 mm 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