Honda XRV750 Africa Twin

After a staple diet of sports bikes for years, I decided to give the twin a go.

I suppose it was a combination of the constant risk of losing my licence on the CBR and having tried a Land Rover for a couple of years as transport. I liked the fact the Landy would go anywhere, but hated the fuel bill. So, the twin was sort of a replacement.

After buying a shed and doing a full rebuild, the twin does make me wonder why I rtode such bloody uncomfortable bikes for so many years.

Yeah, sure its not the fastest, but for the first time in years I'm really enjoying riding again. I actually go out riding weekend. Not local, we're talking 200 miles +.

To me that must speak volumes.

Now there's a new one apparently coming out next year. I hope they do as good a job as this one, I'd buy it. But I'd still keep this one!

Owned a 02 for the past 6 years. Bar changing to a facet petrol pump no other problems.

Great machine.

Seat isn't as bad as claimed, did 500 miles a day in France to get to the south.

Won't set the world alight performance wise but that isn't the point.

Handling fine but don't forget to leave the chain a bit slacker than recommended.

Nothing bad bar the weight really.

Can't understand why Honda didn't stick with the bike and update it.

Have enjoyed riding all over Japan, although more of a week-end rider as living close to work-place.

A bit breathless, as you might expect, going up some of the higher mountain roads (especially with a passenger and an air filter that needs replacing), but generally lots of low-down torque and a reasonable top speed. Fuel line problem only now beginning to be an issue and will be fixed tomorrow! Otherwise, no other major issues; regular servicing and a well-lubed chain have given tens of thousands of miles of trouble-free biking.

As most of the other posts here report, seat really is a bummer: more than 80-100 kms and you really need to stand up for a while. Touratech do a replacement which I can't be bothered to fit. Supertrapp exhaust has a nice note, and a Givi tall screen is useful if you're over 175 cms.

A great bike and wouldn't dream of swapping it for the complicated electro-mechanicals of a GS12. The Africa Twin is much easier (and cheaper) to service and can do everything a GS can (albeit less comfortable). Oh, and if you're in Madrid where every man and his perro have a GS12, an AT is a much rarer and cooler ride.

Bought my XRV 750 RD07A from a friend last January 2011 after he'd owned it from 2002. It only had 14,000 miles on the clock. I always loved the look f the AT and sold my MY00 BMW R1150GS to buy it. Loved it from the word go. Light and fun to ride and perfect for driving in the city. In the time I owned it I only carried out standard service maintenance.

I did and complete the IBA SS1000 figure of 8 around Ireland on it which is covering 1000 miles in 24hrs. Standard saddle, Standard bike. 0 mods.

I'm 6ft 3" tall and I found it very comfortable for a trip like this and with only a couple of stops to fuel and feed me I was very happy with how it preformed.

Sold it a couple of months ago due to personal reasons but have just bought its replacement. Another Africa Twin XRV 750 RD07A.

Don't want any other. The twin has a life time place in my heart and don't plan on selling the new one any time soon.

Fantastic bike...I've been all around Britain and Ireland and the only problem has been with the fuel pump. I'm 6 foot and find the seating position perfect. Lovely, gutsy engine and good fairing. Comfortable for a pillion passenger. For me, the perfect bike

HONDA XRV 2001.

I only ride this bike around London 6 days a week. 38k miles and standard servicing by myself, valves checked at 36k, no problems with them. I've had a variety of bikes from an original Z1 though ZX6's to Ducatis. By comparison, this bike handles like a chocolate fireguard, but ultra reliable and fun to ride.

Bad points: the brake discs wear down alarmingly quick. That's all so far.

The bike is best suited for someone 6 foot tall, I'm 5' 10" and 72kgs. It took a few months of learning the space between the gears on this bike and missed neutrals, a few near misses with nearly dropping it and hauling it back upright (I'm use to slick-close gearboxes) but after taking it off road and learning quickly how to balance, it's a very easy bike to ride.

Long journeys are a pain in the backside after the usual 80 miles.

Lovely bike, I'm torn between it and geting a new GS12. This bike is just so realiable.

top notch bike cant stay off it had a good few bikes but this is the dogs off to scotland soon cant wait

nothing to be told ....just ride it

ruling out the fuel pomp which ticks off after several rounds of fuel run outs....and the seat which is incompatible with human anatomy...the most optimal machine ever built!

Kerem Cesmebasi

Up till now 114.500 KM and evry day + 110 KM. Service; evry 30.000 KM (begin 26.000 KM) the whole lot (oil, filters, cian, tires (michelin anakee !) etc.). Repairs till now; yes the fuelpump (102.400 KM) and clutchkabel (112.000 KM). Repairs made becourse it was not working 100% but still working.

Drive since 1986 and have serveral bikes but the XRV I simply love. Not only becourse it is a strong bike but it gives a perfect drive position and is very forgiving. A good frend to go to work with evry dag.

Want to drive it "till it falls apart" but I think that could take a while. We will see what hapens.