XRV650 Marathon
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Africa Twin XRV650 RD03 P-D "Marathon"

 

Marathon

AT XRV650s  were officially involved in two Paris-Dakar rallies. The 11th(1989) and the 12th(1990) winning the first place in their category both years. They run in Marathon category in which especially the motor was of the production model. Below you can find some info from magazines of the era. For further info you can visit the specialized website XRV "Marathon".

MR2879

 

 Click on the magazine picture below to download article in PDF format.

MR2874          MJ918          Ms1990exof

 

 

Marathon2

From the presentation of the 1st XRV "Marathon" edition late 1988.

 

Marathon3

XRV650 "Marathon" 2nd edition as was prepared for the 12th Paris-Dakar rally.

 

Kitrini

A view from above of XRV "Marathon" 2nd edition.

 

4720

A renovated XRV650 "Marathon".

 

Ujeni

An excellent restoring work from Ujeni Motors, USA.

 

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Main XRV650 "Marathon" differences from the production model

FrontTank

Bigger front tank
RearTank

17lit. rear tank
ToolKit

Tool kit
Chaindrive

Chain guard/drive from Honda CR500R
Filter

Bigger air filter
Seat

Different seat with case
Bars

Bars around the refrigerators
Fan

A second cooling fan
Rear

Better rear and front suspension
Front

Cowl channels
Light

A little rear brake light
Pedal

Longer step
Stand

Bigger side stand base
Guards

Tank guards
Cut

Cut fork cover
Safe

A safe at rear wheel axle
Ravdos

Α metal support rod for the side cowls
XRV650 "Marathon" in action. Click to enlarge.
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