Honda XRV750 Raris Dakar (1987-90)

The Honda XRV750 Raris Dakar motorcycle was produced from 1987 to 1990. It has a four stroke, 52 degrees V-twin cylinder engine with a capacity of 743cc/cu-in and a compression ratio of 9.0:1. The motorcycle is cooled by a liquid system and has an induction of 35.6mm Keihin CV carburetors along with a CDI ignition. Its maximum power is 61.4hp/45.7kW at 7500rpm and its maximum torque is 80Nm/59lb-ft at 5500rpm. The bike has a six-speed transmission and a chain final drive. The front suspension includes telescopic forks with 220mm wheel travel and the rear suspension includes Pro-link and swinging arm with 210mm wheel travel. The motorcycle features a 276mm single disc front brake and a 256mm single disc rear brake. It has a weight of 192kg/423lbs and a fuel capacity of 24 liters/6.3 US gallons. In a review by Motosprint in 1990, the Honda XRV750 Raris Dakar received favorable ratings.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda NXR750 Dakar

Year: 1987 – 90
Engine: Four stroke, 52 degrees V-twin cylinder, OHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 743 cc / cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 81 x 72 mm
Compression Ration: 9.0:1
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Induction: 35.6 mm Keihin CV carburators
Ignition: CDI
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 61.4 hp / 45.7 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque: 80 Nm / 59 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks, 220 mm wheel travel
Rear Suspension: Pro-link, Swinging arm, 210 mm wheel travel
Front Brakes: 276 mm Single disc
Rear Brakes: 256 mm Single disc
Front Tyre: 90/90 -21
Rear Tyre: 130/90 -17
Weight: 192 kg / 423 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 24 Litres / 6.3 US gal
Review: Motosprint 1990