1990 Honda XRV 750 Africa Twin

Make Model	Honda XRV 750 Africa Twin
Year	1990
Engine	Four stroke, Longitudinal 52°V-twin. SOHC, 3 Valve per cylinder
Capacity	742 cc / 45.2 cu-in
Bore x Stroke	81 x 72 mm
Compression Ratio	9.0:1
Valve clearances (COLD engine)	Intake valves: 0.13 to 0.17 mm Exhaust valves: 0.18 to 0.22 mm
Cooling System	Liquid cooled, 2.03 l (2.15 US qt, 1.79 Imp qt)
Lubrication	Wet sump
Engine Oil	(After draining) 2.4 l (2.5 US qt, 2.1 Imp qt) (After draining and oil filter change) 2.6 l (2.7 US qt, 2.3 Imp qt) (After disassembly) 3.2 l (3.4 US qt, 2.8 Imp qt)
Induction	2x 38 mm Flat side CV
Idle speed	1,200 ± 100 min–¹(rpm) ...E,G,F,ED,AR,II G 1,200 ± 50 min–¹(rpm) ..SW
Ignition	TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition)
Battery	12V - 12AH
Generator	0.36kW/5,000min–¹(rpm)
Spark Plug	Standard: DPR8EA9 (NGK) or X24EPR - U9 (DENSO) Cold climate (Below 5°C, 41°F): DPR7EA9 (NGK) or X22EPR - U9 (DENSO) For extended high speed riding: DPR9EA9 (NGK) or X27EPR - U9 (DENSO)
Spark Plug Gap	0.80 - 0.90 mm (0.031 - 0.035 in)
Starting	Electric
Max Power	62 hp / 45.3 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque	62.7 Nm / 6.4 kgf-m / 46.2 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Clutch	Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Transmission	5 Speed
Final Drive	Chain
Primary Reduction	1.763
Gear Ratio	1st: 3.083 / 2nd: 2.062 / 3rd: 1.550 / 4th: 1.272 / 5th: 1.083
Final Reduction	2.812 ...E,G,F,SW,ED,II G 2.687 ...AR
Frame	Single downtube with double-loop cradle, rectangular section, steel
Front Suspension	43 mm air-assisted telescopic fork
Front Wheel Travel	220 mm / 8.6 in
Rear Suspension	Pro-Link 214 mm wheel travel with preload and compression damping adjustment
Rear Wheel Travel	214 mm / 8.4 in
Front Brakes	2x 276 mm discs 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 256 mm disc 1 piston caliper
Rim Front	21-inch spoke, aluminium rim
Rim Rear	17-inch spoke, aluminium rim
Front Tyre	90/90-21 54S
Rear Tyre	130/90-17 65S
Rake	27°
Trail	133 mm / 5.2 in
Dimensions	Length 2315 mm / 84 in Width 895 mm / 35.2 in Height 1420 mm / 55.9 in
Wheelbase	1565 mm / 61.6 in
Seat Height	880 mm / 34.6 in
Dry Weight	185 kg / 407.8 lbs
Wet Weight	198 kg / 436.5 lbs
Fuel Capacity	23 Litres / 5.2 gal
Reserve	5.1 Litres / 1.35 gal
Consumption average	16.8 km/lit
Braking 60 - 0 / 100 - 0	13.2 m / 40.4 m
Standing ¼ Mile	13.4 sec / 154.5 km/h
Top Speed	177.7 km/h
Manual	Colours and codes lights & Torque settingss B ackbears.ru
Road Test	Bike Magazine Group Test 1992 Motosprint Adventure Group Test Motosprint 1990

MEET HONDA'S QUEEN OF THE DESERT

Sand dunes stretching as far as the eye can see. Stony paths burning hot in the sun.

Villages in the middle of nowhere, buried in deepest Africa. This was the atmosphere, the unforgettable setting, that gave birth to the Africa Twin, Honda's Queen of the Desert. The Africa Twin incorporates expertise proven in the motorcycle that has consecutively won the toughest test ever taken by a two-wheeled machine: the Paris-Dakar Rally.

Designed with both sport and endurance in mind, the Queen of the Desert waits impatiently at your feet, ready to be up and away at the turn of a key heading for the horizon and the call of distant adventures. Or why not trade dreams (or reality and embark on that desert adventure you've always dreamed of taking.

Every aspect of the Africa Twin has been specifically designed with off-road adventure, touring, and rally participation in mind. Honda's engineers have packed this motocycle with the best of their off-road racing and rally expertise... the design, the frame configuration, the V-lwin engine, the fuel capacity, and every other detail.

The fleet-footed Africa Twin has the potential to make all your desert-dreams into hard-running reality, and lead you on to adventures beyond your wildest desires. So, if your spirit of adventure is as great as your ambition, go for it. Make the desert your playground and satisfy that smouldering desire to visit exotic places and traverse those wide open spaces to your heart's content.

The Africa Twin was designed with your type of adventure in mind. No other mere motorcycle is worthy of the title "Queen of the Desert".

ROYAL RIDING PLEASURE iflAT SWALLOWS DISTANCE IN STYLE

The Africa Twin mighl seem familiar - lhat's because its lines are the same as the NXR, 3 times crowned victor in the gruelling Paris-Dakar Rally. Truly the lines of an African Queen, with its large frame-mount lairing. integrated fuel lank, large aluminium skidplate protecting the engine, and shapely tail end with its integrated taillight. The Africa Twin also sports the same head-lurning colour scheme: red.white and blue.HRC's winning combination.

This, the ultimate in V-twin adventure expertise, sports a light, rigid, double-loop frame encircling the engine, which acts as an additional stressed member. Nestled in comfortable riding position, you'll feel right at home from those lirst few kilometers. The 43 mm air-assist Ironl lork and Pro-Link rear suspension with its lightweight aluminium swingarm give the optimum balance between suspension travel and long-distance riding comfort.

Adding to the unlimited pleasures offered by the Africa Twin is a huge 24 liter fuel tank, designed lo give you Ihe independence all-out adventure touring demands. So climb aboard the Africa Twin. Lighl up Ihe engine with the touch of a button and the maintenance-free fully electronic Capacitor Discharge Ignition (CDI) firing the Iwo plugs in each combusion chamber. Then head for the

horizon. The biggest compliment you can pay lo the Queen of the Desert is to mount up, open the throttle and head olf towards the distant horizon in pursuit of your dream adventure. With an engine as reliable as this one has proven to be, the Africa Twin takes all in stride. The Africa Twin. Your guarantee of riding pleasure, even after anything that thousands of kilometers of adventure can throw at you.