XRV 750 Africa Twin

1994 Honda XRV 750 Africa Twin Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Honda for the motorcycle segment, the 1994 Honda XRV 750 Africa Twin relies on a 742 cc (45.3 cu in) v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 62 HP (45.3 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 62.8 Nm (46.3 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 83.6 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 rpm) and peak power (7,500 rpm), 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 202 kg (445 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.31 HP/kg (3.26 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 865 mm (34.1 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control. The 23-liter (6.1 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

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.