Description
A fantastic example of a modern classic in amazing condition.
For the full price I will throw in the Ard cases side panniers that fit onto the rear rack.
This bike is genuinely ready for its next adventure. Turn the key and go. Starts on the button every time. I will be sad to see her go.
Will have a brand new MOT next week ready for the new owner.
The Honda XRV750 Africa Twin is a dual-sports motorcycle based on the Honda NRX750, which won the Paris Dakar race four times from 1986 to 1989. The bike was launched in 1989 and became known as the RD04.
As for the power figures, the 1990 Honda XRV750 Africa Twin had installed a 742cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine that delivered an output power of 62 hp at 7, 500 rpm and 62 Nm (46 lb-ft) at 6, 000 rpm
This bike boasts many upgrades all designed to improve what is actually an amazing, extremely reliable mile muncher.
Upgrades include:
CRF 1000 front and rear rims and SS spokes
18” rear wheel
Hagan adjustable suspension
Front crash bars
Rear crash bars/ luggage rack
Intiminators in front forks
Replacement front and rear wavy discs giving better stopping power
Switch to engage cooling fan for very hot weather and gruelling riding
IP68 spot lights
Head light Perspex protector
High screen for touring
Wide footpegs for better grip
Extra padding in seat for comfort on long rides
Dual port USB A charging socket
Adjustable phone holder with charging port
Fuel diamond in the tank to prevent fuel issues
Tech charging cable for easy trickle charging without removal of panels
Recent work:
Full respray and sticker kit with frame stripped and blasted within the last three years
All bearings on wheels replaced within the last 3, 000 miles
New fuel pipes and carb insulator rubbers.
New chain just fitted
Oil change and filter just done
Complete rear rebuild including new piston and seals
Master cylinder rebuilt
New (2nd hand) replacement swinging arm, bearings, bushes and chain slider.
Bottom knuckle and dog bones removed, cleaned and new bearings and grease.
This bike is ready for its next adventure: Will you be the lucky owner.
ENGINE SPECS
Type: Liquid cooled four stroke, longitudinal 52 degree V-twin, SOHC, 3 valve per cylinder
Displacement: 742 cm3
Bore X Stroke: 3. 1x2. 8 in OR 79 mm
Compression Ratio: 9:1
Horsepower: 62/ 7500 KW(hp)/ RPM
Torque: 46/ 6000 lb-ft/ RPM OR62/ 6000 Nm/ RPM
Fuel System: 2x38mm Flat side CV
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Gearbox: 5 Speed
Clutch: Dry
Primary Drive: Chain
Final Drive: Chain
CHASSIS SPECS
Frame: Steel cradle
Front Suspension: 43mm air-assisted telescopic fork, 220mm wheel travel
Rear Suspension: Pro-Link 214mm wheel travel with preload and compression damping adjustment
Front Brake: 2x276mm discs 2 piston calipers
Rear Brake: Single 256mm disc 1 piston caliper
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length: -
Overall Width: -
Seat Height: 33. 8 in OR 859 mm
Wheelbase: 61. 6 in OR 1565 mm
Ground Clearance: Better than standard due to 18inch rear wheel and adjustable rear suspension
Weight: 456 lbs OR 207 kg
Fuel Capacity: 6 gallons OR 22. 7 L
TYRES SPECS
Front: 90/ 90-21
Rear: 150/ 80-18: gives better off road handling.
PS: this is a tall bike and best suited for a rider who is around 6ft tall or taller. Shorter riders will struggle at traffic lights etc. Owned since 2010, this bike was purchased in the Middle East by me. I bought two of them. Covered in dust in warehouse full of nearly new Japanese imports destined for Iran, but caught up in an embargo, so never shipped.
When I bought it is had a couple of thousand kilometres on the clock and I have done every mile on it since then, up to it’s current 67, 400. That is only a shade over 40, 000 miles.
Desert Rose, as she is called, has mainly done charity rides and has been ridden in over 30 countries by me. We have together raised many thousands for various charities,: However now not getting the use it is somebody else’s turn to enjoy her.
