Honda XRV 650 Africa Twin SPECIFICATIONS, PRICE & IMAGES

Bike Features

Make Model:
Honda XRV 650 Africa Twin

Year:
1988 – 89

Engine:
Four stroke,
Longitudinal
52°V-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