XRV 750 Africa Twin

1997 Honda XRV 750 Africa Twin Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Honda's enduro - offroad motorcycle lineup, the 1997 Honda XRV 750 Africa Twin features a 742 cc (45.3 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 60 HP (43.8 kW) while maximum torque reaches 63 Nm (46.5 lb-ft), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 80.9 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 206 kg (454 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.29 HP/kg (3.43 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 860 mm (33.9 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control.

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.