XRV 750 Africa Twin (reduced effect)

1992 Honda XRV 750 Africa Twin (reduced effect) Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Honda for the touring motorcycle segment, the 1992 Honda XRV 750 Africa Twin (reduced effect) utilizes a 742 cc (45.3 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 50 HP (36.5 kW) at 7,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 67.4 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 XRV 750 Africa Twin (reduced effect) measures 237 kg (522 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.21 HP/kg (4.74 kg per horsepower). The 24-liter (6.3 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 164 km/h (102 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1990 to 1992, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.