Highlights and general information

For sale is a Honda XRV 650 Africa Twin RD03 from 1988 in the color white-red and a dark blue seat.

Highlights:

• 2nd hand, accident-free, with TÜV
• In possession of the seller since 2015
• Just under €3,800 has been invested in the current ownership. The following was done in the course of this:
• Carburetor revision
• Progressive fork fitted
• Wilbers central suspension strut fitted
• Oil service carried out
• AT sports exhaust installed
• Ignition relay renewed
• Throttle cables renewed
• Seat renewed

General information about the vehicle

• Year of construction: 1988
• First registration: Germany, 06/1988
• Location: 81739 Munich, Germany
• Number of vehicle owners: 2 (owned by the seller since 2015)
• Restored
• Accident-free
• Licensed
• TÜV until 08/26
• Ready to drive immediately

Model history

In the mid-1980s, Honda developed the NXR750V to challenge BMW's success in the Paris-Dakar Rally. With a 779 cc engine and 65 hp, the machine won four times in a row from 1986 to 1989. This successful model formed the basis for the Honda XRV 650 Africa Twin, which stands for adventure and reliability.

The facts

Exterior & interior:

• Exterior color: white-red
• With dark blue seat
• Tank was repainted

Engine and transmission:

• 642cc V-twin engine with 50 hp
• Manual gearbox
• Last maintenance service: 07/2024

Mileage:

• 37,201 km (read off)
• The mileage can be partially traced
• No checkbook available

Documentation:

• (German) vehicle documents, TÜV and service reports, invoices

Tires, brakes, body & underbody:

• Tires: 50-70 %
• Brakes: 50-70 %
• Bodywork: acceptable condition
• Underbody: good condition - rust-free
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to gain further insight into the condition of the vehicle

Known defects

• Age-related signs of wear in the form of scratches are present
• Long scratch on the front fork
• Larger scratch on the left fairing
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to gain further insight into the condition of the vehicle

Summary of the bike

The Honda XRV 650 Africa Twin RD03 offered here is in good condition for its age. During the current ownership period, it was restored for just under €3,800, which included overhauling the carburetor and installing a sports exhaust. The adventurous machine also has a current general inspection, is registered and ready to ride immediately. There are age-related defects, but these hardly affect the special appearance. An exciting motorcycle for anyone looking for adventure without sacrificing reliability is up for auction here.