“Honda XRV750 Africa Twin, 2001
My wife and I travelled 2 up, 42,400 km over about 405 days in South and Central America on our AT and we think she's perfect!
This bike has taken us safely over some incredible terrain, on roads that I would never have thought I could ride. We have ridden about 98% of the distance two up with luggage, including camping and cooking equipment.
We lengthened and re-moulded the seat, which is very comfortable for both of us and has transformed the bike for long hours in the saddle. We also uprated the spring on the rear shock, which has enabled the bike to handle well with the extra weight, even on very bad dirt roads.
We have not had to modify the fuelling when running on low octane fuel (84 and 87) and at high altitude (up to 5000 m). This is very impressive as we have spoken to other bikers who have had issues.
The maximum power (61 bhp) is more than enough for this sort of trip, two up with luggage, on a mix of sealed and dirt roads. The smooth, controllable power delivery is very important for off road riding and this has proved itself time and again.
The bike is heavy but very controllable so with the combination of a large 21" front wheel and good suspension, can take most things thrown at it.”
“Does everything. Sometimes a little slower than the others. 4k km eurotrip without issue in comfort. 200 miles between fillups. Digital trip master issues but fixed with help from Joerg hau in Switzerland for €75 all in. Easy servicing. Would I swap it for a newer model. No chance. Even at 16 years old looks good and maintaining its value nicely.”
“I LEFT MY HOME IN 1999 FOR A MONTH TRIP ON MY 1991 AFRICA TWIN THAT HAD 50 000 MILES ON THE CLOCK AND GOT BACK HOME IN 2013 NOW GOT 300 000 MILES ON THE CLOCK ( LONG TRIP ) AND STILL RUNNING GOOD . GOOGLE ME IAN COATES HONDA AND U TUBE ME IAN COATES . I AM FROM HEBDEN BRIDGE YORKSHIRE .
ALL THE BEST IAN.”
