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Honda XRV 750 Africa Twin

Make Model	Honda XRV 750 Africa Twin
Year	1999
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
Front Tyre	90/90 D21
Rear Tyre	140/80 R17
Rake	27°
Trail	133 mm / 5.2 in
Dimensions	Length 2315 mm / 84 in Width 905 mm / 35.6 in Height 1430 mm / 56.2 in
Wheelbase	1565 mm / 61.6 in
Seat Height	860 mm / 33.9 in
Dry Weight	207 kg / 456 lbs
Wet Weight	218 kg / 481 lbs
Fuel Capacity	23 Litres / 6.1 gal
Reserve	5.1 Litres / 1.35 gal
Consumption Average	16.4 km/lit
Braking 60 - 0 / 100 - 0	13.3 m / 40.7m
Standing ¼ Mile	13.1 sec / 56.6 km/h
Top Speed	181.8 km/h / 112 mph
Manual	Colours and codes lights & Torque settingss / .blackbears.ru

Built in homage to the giant desert racers of the gruelling Paris-Dakar Rally, the Africa Twin is a huge, imposing trail-styled bike, powered by a rather softly tuned V-twin engine. First launched in 1990, the Africa Twin features fully-faired bodywork, including a large 23-litre (5 gal) fuel tank and a tall windscreen. A wide, long dual seat stretches back from the tank to a tough, aluminium grabrail/luggage rack, while a tough aluminium bashplate protects the bottom of the engine from flying rocks and impacts.

But, while the Africa Twin's styling points to off-road prowess, its detail design and performance suggests otherwise. The trail-styled knobbly tyres are designed for Tarmac use, and offer little grip on wet dirt or deep sand, while a close-fitting front mudguard quickly clogs with mud and debris. The plastic bodywork is easily damaged in the inevitable tumbles of off-road riding, and the 205kg (4521b) weight makes the XRV very hard to pick up after dropping it.

Kept on the road though, the Africa Twin works well as a touring bike and is also useful in town. There is plenty of weather protection from the fairing, and the large tank gives an extended range. The riding position is comfortable for extended two-up riding, and the rear rack is useful for carrying luggage. The seat is very high, however, and even average-height riders will struggle to touch the ground at traffic lights.

Although the 742cc liquid-cooled engine is rather dated and low on power, its flexible delivery allows reasonable progress, and it is both reliable and economical. The long-travel suspension insulates the rider from uneven surfaces and while the twin-front and single rear brake discs are a trail-styled compromise, they work well enough in the context of the bike as a whole.

The XR V's instruments have some unusual additions: a large trip computer LCD display mounted above the conventional speedometer and tachometer is styled like Dakar racers' navigational displays, and incorporates a range of extra electronic timers and trip meters.