The 1986 Honda XLV 750 R is an adventure bike for riders who want long-distance comfort with light off-road ability. Its 749cc air-cooled twin makes 61 hp, with a 220 kg wet weight, a 19.5-litre tank and a 174 km/h top speed.
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Off-road & trail68%
Cornering55%
City riding50%
Daily riding55%
Touring72%
Two-up55%
Track20%
Best for
This bike suits riders who want a versatile long-distance adventure tourer capable of mixing highway miles with light gravel and dirt road excursions.
Built for
The XLV 750 R has a rugged, adventurous, go-anywhere personality with a distinctive V-twin thump and shaft-drive smoothness that favors relaxed, steady-paced exploration over outright speed.
Not ideal for
This is not the right bike for riders chasing sharp sport-bike performance, track lap times, or a lightweight, flickable city commuter.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
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