XRV 750 Africa Twin

1991 Honda XRV 750 Africa Twin Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Honda for the sport touring motorcycle segment, the 1991 Honda XRV 750 Africa Twin utilizes a 742 cc (45.3 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 58 HP (42.3 kW) at 7,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 78.2 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 measures 237 kg (522 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.24 HP/kg (4.09 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 170 km/h (106 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 13 indexed model years from 1990 to 2003, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.