At the heart of the 2001 Honda XRV 750 Africa Twin enduro - offroad motorcycle, Honda pairs a 742 cc (45.3 cu in) v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 60 HP (43.8 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 62 Nm (45.7 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, 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 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 205 kg (452 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.29 HP/kg (3.42 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, combined with a 1,565 mm (61.6 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 23-liter (6.1 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 13 indexed model years from 1990 to 2003, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
80.9 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.29 HP/kg (3.42 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,000–7,500 rpm
Standover Height
860 mm (33.9 in)
Engine
Displacement742.0 ccm (45.28 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power60.0 HP (43.8 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Torque62.0 Nm (6.3 kgf-m or 45.7 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
Bore x Stroke81.0 x 72.0 mm (3.2 x 2.8 inches)
Valves/Cylinder3
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed174.0 km/h (108.1 mph)
Chassis
Front Travel220 mm (8.7 inches)
Rear Travel214 mm (8.4 inches)
Wheelbase1565 mm (61.6 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre90/90-H21
Rear Tyre140/80-H17
Front BrakesDual disc
Front Brake Ø276 mm (10.9 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø256 mm (10.1 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight205.0 kg (451.9 pounds)
Power/Weight0.2927 HP/kg
Seat Height860 mm (33.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Transmission
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