Honda XR 650 Africa Twin: history, specs, pictures
| Honda XR 650 Africa Twin | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1988 |
| Class | Enduro |
| Engine | Liquid cooled four stroke, longitudinal 52 degrees V-twin, SOHC, 3 valve per cylinder |
| Bore / Stroke | 78.7mm x 78.7mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.4:1 |
| Horsepower | 56.99 HP (42.5 KW) @ 8000RPM |
| Fuel System | Carburetor |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5 Speed Final Drive: Chain |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic air assisted forks Rear: Pro-link, rebound damping adjustment |
| Brakes | Front: Single 296mm disc Rear: Single 210mm disc |
| Front Tire | 90/90-21 |
| Rear Tire | 130/80-17 |
| Weight | |
| Recommended Oil | Honda GN4 10W-40 |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Honda XR 650 Africa Twin was a Liquid cooled four stroke, longitudinal 52 degrees V-twin, SOHC, 3 valve per cylinder Enduro motorcycle produced by Honda in 1988. Claimed horsepower was 56.99 HP (42.5 KW) @ 8000 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 78.7mm bore x 78.7mm stroke result in a displacement of just 647.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 5 Speed transmission.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 90/90-21 front tire and a 130/80-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single 296mm disc in the front and a Single 210mm disc in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic air assisted forks while the rear was equipped with a Pro-link, rebound damping adjustment.
1988 - 2003 Honda XR 650 Africa Twin[edit | edit source]
The liquid cooled four stroke, longitudinal 52 degrees V-twin, SOHC, 3 valve per cylinder engine install on the HONDA XR 650 Africa Twin motorcycle, which was first manufactured in 1988, was able to develop 57 horsepower at 8000 rpm.