| MODEL | HONDA XRV 750 AFRICA TWIN 1990 |
| Year | 1990 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, longitudinal 52° V-twin, SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 742 cc / 45.3 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 81 x 72 mm / 3.2 x 2.8 in |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 45.3 kW / 62 hp @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 62.7 Nm / 46.2 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm |
| Ignition | TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition) |
| Induction | 2x 38 mm flat-side CV carburettors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Gear Box | 5 Speed |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, cable operated |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Single downtube with double-loop cradle, rectangular-section steel |
| Front Suspension | 43 mm air-assisted telescopic fork, 220 mm / 8.7 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Pro-Link, preload and compression damping adjustment, 214 mm / 8.4 in travel |
| Front Brakes | 2x 276 mm discs, 2-piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 256 mm disc, 1-piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2315 mm / 91.1 in |
| Overall Width | 895 mm / 35.2 in |
| Overall Height | 1420 mm / 55.9 in |
| Seat Height | 880 mm / 34.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 1565 mm / 61.6 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 185 kg / 408 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 198 kg / 436 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 90/90-21 54S |
| Rear Tyre | 130/90-17 65S |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 23 Litres / 6.1 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 16.8 km/l |
| Top Speed | 177.7 km/h / 110 mph |
The 1990 XRV750 (launched in December 1989) replaced the 650 with a bored and stroked 742 cc V-twin, twin front discs and a slightly smaller tank, while keeping the rally-replica fairing and tricolour paint. The extra capacity gave it more relaxed pulling power for loaded touring, and it quickly became the benchmark for long-distance trail bikes.
