XLV 750 R

1985 Honda XLV 750 R Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Honda's enduro - offroad motorcycle platform, the 1985 Honda XLV 750 R features a 749 cc (45.7 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 61 HP (44.5 kW) at 7,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 81.4 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the XLV 750 R measures 220 kg (485 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.28 HP/kg (3.61 kg per horsepower). The 19.5-liter (5.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 174 km/h (108 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1984 to 1986, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.