Honda XRV750 Africa Twin (1990)

The Honda XRV750 Africa Twin motorcycle, released in 1990, contains a four-stroke longitudinal 52-degree V-twin engine with a capacity of 742cc. It has a compression ratio of 9.0:1 and valve clearances of 0.13 to 0.17mm for intake valves and 0.18 to 0.22mm for exhaust valves when the engine is cold. The Africa Twin has a liquid-cooled system with a 2.03-liter capacity and a wet sump lubrication system. The starting mechanism is electric and it produces a maximum power of 62 hp / 45.3 kW @ 7500 rpm and a maximum torque of 62.7 Nm / 6.4 kgf-m @ 6000 rpm. The clutch is wet with multiple discs that are cable-operated, and it features a five-speed transmission and a chain final drive. The frame is a single downtube with double-loop cradle rectangular section steel. The suspension system includes a 43mm air-assisted telescopic fork on the front and a Pro-Link with 214mm wheel travel for the rear. The front brakes consist of two 276mm discs with two-piston calipers and the rear brake has a single 256mm disc with one-piston caliper. The Africa Twin weighs 185 kg in a dry state and 198 kg when wet, has a fuel capacity of 23 liters, and consumes an average of 16.8 km/lit. It has a top speed of 177.7 km/h and can complete the standing 1/4 mile in 13.4 seconds at 154.5 km/h. The Africa Twin’s color and codes lights are Motosprint Adventure Group Test Honda XRV750 1990 Motosprint.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda XRV 750 Africa Twin

Year: 1990


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
Rim Front: 21-inch spoke, aluminium rim
Rim Rear: 17-inch spoke, aluminium rim
Front Tyre: 90/90-21 54S
Rear Tyre: 130/90-17 65S

Rake: 27 degrees
Trail: 133 mm / 5.2 in
Dimensions: Length 2315 mm / 84 in Width 895 mm / 35.2 in Height 1420 mm / 55.9 in
Wheelbase: 1565 mm / 61.6 in
Seat Height: 880 mm / 34.6 in
Dry Weight: 185 kg / 407.8 lbs
Wet Weight: 198 kg / 436.5 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 23 Litres / 5.2 gal
Reserve: 5.1 Litres / 1.35 gal
Consumption average: 16.8 km/lit
Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: 13.2 m / 40.4 m
Standing 1/4 Mile: 13.4 sec / 154.5 km/h
Top Speed: 177.7 km/h
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