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Honda XRV650 AFRICA TWIN 1990 Parts & Accessories

Introduced in 1988 and produced through 1989, the Honda XRV650 Africa Twin (model code RD03) was the founding model of the legendary Africa Twin series. Built by Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) to commemorate Honda's dominant performance in the Paris-Dakar Rally with the NXR750 racer, the XRV650 featured a modified 647 cc 52° V-twin engine derived from the XL600V Transalp. Distinguished by its hand-built HRC construction, dual headlights, broad rally fairing, long-travel suspension, and high-spec chassis components, the RD03 remains one of the most sought-after collector motorcycles in the adventure touring category.

• 647 cc liquid-cooled SOHC 6-valve 52° V-twin engine producing 57 HP (42.5 kW) @ 8,000 RPM and 40.5 lb-ft (55 Nm) torque @ 6,000 RPM
• Dual 34 mm Keihin CV carburetors with electric push-button start and dual plug ignition
• Steel double-cradle frame with lightweight aluminum swingarm and engine skid plate
• 43 mm Showa air-assisted telescopic front forks providing 230 mm (9.1 in) wheel travel
• Pro-Link single Showa rear shock absorber with remote reservoir, adjustable compression, and rebound damping providing 210 mm (8.3 in) wheel travel
• Single 296 mm hydraulic front disc brake with dual-piston caliper and a 240 mm single hydraulic rear disc brake
• 5-speed manual transmission with heavy-duty wet multi-plate clutch and chain final drive
• 21-inch front (90/90-21) and 17-inch rear (130/90-17) spoked wheels with dual-sport tires
• 185 kg (408 lbs) dry weight / 205 kg (452 lbs) wet weight with a 24-litre (6.3 US gal) long-range fuel tank capacity