2002 Honda XRV750 Africa Twin: Blue/Orange Dakar Legend with True Adventure Miles
The 2002 Honda Africa Twin (XRV750) is rally DNA on two wheels — tall, torquey, and ready to crush continents. With its iconic HRC blue-orange livery, big tank, and fairing-fed silhouette, it screams ’90s Dakar glory. A proven 742 cc V-twin plus bulletproof chassis make this one a grail bike for overlanders, collectors, or anyone who craves real-world adventure without modern gadget creep.
Dakar-Bred Presence That Turns Heads
From the twin-headlight fairing to the bash-plate belly and spoked 21/17-inch wheels, the XRV750 looks like it just cleared a desert stage. High screen, rally seat, and factory luggage rack mean it’s adventure-ready out of the crate — not an Instagram poser.
742 cc Liquid-Cooled V-Twin with Rally Soul
A 52° SOHC, eight-valve V-twin pumps out roughly 62 hp @ 7,500 rpm and 62 Nm @ 6,000 rpm, fed by dual 36 mm carbs. Smooth low-end grunt for fire roads, plus enough top-end to cruise highways all day through the 5-speed box. Reliable as taxes, easier to service than most big twins.
Big-Bore Confidence, All-Day Comfort
Wet Weight: ~220 kg
Seat Height: 850 mm (33.5″)
Fuel Capacity: 23 L (range ≈ 350 km)
Long-travel Showa suspension (43 mm forks, Pro-Link monoshock) soaks up potholes and piste alike. Upright ergonomics let you stand, sit, stretch, and conquer miles without numbing your backside.
Timeless Functionality for Real Explorers
Simple analog clocks, manual choke, and zero ride modes — just pure mechanical honesty. Steel frame and aluminum swingarm can take real off-road knocks, while the wide fairing keeps wind fatigue low on motorway blasts.
Braking System
Front: Twin 296 mm hydraulic discs, dual-piston calipers — firm, progressive bite
Rear: Single 256 mm hydraulic disc — predictable trail braking
Plenty of stopping power for a loaded bike, even on Alpine descents or Irish back lanes.
The Adventure Twin That Never Quits
Under-appreciated when new, the XRV750 has become a cult classic for riders who actually ride. It’s what an adventure bike should feel like — long-legged, mechanically musical, and ready to cross borders at the drop of a visor.
