Author Topic: 1989 Honda Africa Twin - XRV650 (Read 3697 times)

BenelliSEI · « **on:** January 24, 2026, 02:54:04 PM »

One of our CVMG club members has recently posted this for sale. It’s a thousand miles away and yet I am feeling a very strong magnetic attraction. Can anyone talk me out of it? HELP!

rocket johnny · « **Reply #1 on:** January 24, 2026, 04:14:44 PM »

i too have always had a soft spot for the africa twin so i guess i'd be the devil on your shoulder saying go for it !

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #2 on:** January 24, 2026, 05:29:12 PM »

Quote from: rocket johnny on January 24, 2026, 04:14:44 PM

i too have always had a soft spot for the africa twin so i guess i'd be the devil on your shoulder saying go for it !

That makes two!

simon#42 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 25, 2026, 12:22:18 AM »

That makes three

andy750 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 25, 2026, 04:49:05 AM »

I would buy it! Always wanted one as well

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #5 on:** January 25, 2026, 06:50:55 AM »

You guys are not helping me.

The owner has kept it in perfect condition, but also has a bad case of “TMBAT” (too much B.A.T. watching). He’s not giving it away.

His US$10K price is probably fair, but more than twice what I’ve ever paid for a bike!

denward17 · « **Reply #6 on:** January 25, 2026, 06:54:49 AM »

Quote from: BenelliSEI on January 25, 2026, 06:50:55 AM

You guys are not helping me.

The owner has kept it in perfect condition, but also has a bad case of “TMBAT” (too much B.A.T. watching). He’s not giving it away.

His US$10K price is probably fair, but more than twice what I’ve ever paid for a bike!

OK, I will help;

"This is not the droid you are looking for"

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #7 on:** January 25, 2026, 06:55:45 AM »

Quote from: denward17 on January 25, 2026, 06:54:49 AM

Quote from: BenelliSEI on January 25, 2026, 06:50:55 AM
You guys are not helping me.

The owner has kept it in perfect condition, but also has a bad case of “TMBAT” (too much B.A.T. watching). He’s not giving it away.

His US$10K price is probably fair, but more than twice what I’ve ever paid for a bike!

OK, I will help;

"This is not the droid you are looking for"

Thanks?

Stev-o · « **Reply #8 on:** February 19, 2026, 08:27:05 AM »

Quote from: BenelliSEI on January 25, 2026, 06:50:55 AM

... has a bad case of “TMBAT” (too much B.A.T. watching).

This has become an epidemic! Guys try to compare their daily driver's vehicle value to unique vehicles on the web.

I'll try to help you John: Dont buy it!

kyle750 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 02, 2026, 07:28:50 PM »

I also like the early Africa Twin and Transalp bikes. I'm very tall and they fit me well. This 1st year Made in Japan 1987 Transalp 600 just popped up for sale locally at a very reasonable price. I'm seriously thinking about buying it. Please talk me out of it - HELP

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #10 on:** March 03, 2026, 05:55:56 AM »

I have an ‘87 TransAlp in my shop (belongs to my buddy Gary) and have ridden it a lot. Lovely bike, very comparable to my Kawasaki KLR650. An Africa Twin from that same era is a very different beast……

kyle750 · « **Reply #11 on:** March 03, 2026, 06:10:05 AM »

The Africa Twins really are Big Beasts

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #12 on:** March 03, 2026, 06:28:35 AM »

Quote from: kyle750 on March 03, 2026, 06:10:05 AM

The Africa Twins really are Big Beasts

You’ve reminded me of how determined I am to have one.

MauiK3 · « **Reply #13 on:** March 03, 2026, 06:41:03 AM »

Not to be the nay sayer but:
Will you ride it?
Do you have the time?

You likely will find things you'd like to do to/for it. Are you ready for that?

In the end, though, if none of that matters, just get it and enjoy it!

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #14 on:** March 03, 2026, 07:28:12 AM »

Good questions. I’d sell the Varadero and use this instead. Unfortunately the guy that owns it is priced at about 150% of what’s even close to realistic..,..

Kelly E · « **Reply #15 on:** March 03, 2026, 08:52:06 AM »

Those bikes are ridiculously tall. In 2019 when we rode to be Deadwood my buddy rode his KTM 1290 Super Adventure he wanted me to try it out. I could get going but I would have had to have him catch me when coming to a stop, my feet were nowhere near the ground.

Leino · « **Reply #16 on:** March 07, 2026, 12:19:23 PM »

Lovely bikes. I have wanted one since I was 9 or 10.

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #17 on:** March 07, 2026, 01:15:12 PM »

Quote from: Leino on March 07, 2026, 12:19:23 PM

Lovely bikes. I have wanted one since I was 9 or 10.

Agree, me too. The guy has not sold it, but will not budge on price. I’m afraid it’s more than I want to pay……

MauiK3 · « **Reply #18 on:** March 07, 2026, 01:39:36 PM »

Maybe he doesn’t really want to sell it, not motivated to sell.
I’m too short for such bikes, my K3 750 is almost too tall.
If you keep looking you will find one that lines with your expectations.

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #19 on:** March 07, 2026, 02:20:14 PM »

These are extremely rare in Canada….. I have another motorcycle for sale. If it goes, I will have almost justified another Honda!

MauiK3 · « **Reply #20 on:** March 09, 2026, 09:40:42 AM »

What are you selling?

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #21 on:** March 09, 2026, 03:45:08 PM »

1914 Wanderer 4PS.

Stev-o · « **Reply #22 on:** March 10, 2026, 07:34:26 AM »

Quote from: BenelliSEI on March 09, 2026, 03:45:08 PM

1914 Wanderer 4PS.

Hey John...just curious, what is the value?

This one sold for $10K Euro in Sweden and it's a project, "the engine does not go around"!

https://auctionet.com/en/3485465-wanderer-model-4ps-germany-circa-1914

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #23 on:** March 10, 2026, 08:36:25 AM »

Quote from: Stev-o on March 10, 2026, 07:34:26 AM

Quote from: BenelliSEI on March 09, 2026, 03:45:08 PM
1914 Wanderer 4PS.

Hey John...just curious, what is the value?

This one sold for $10K Euro in Sweden and it's a project, "the engine does not go around"!

https://auctionet.com/en/3485465-wanderer-model-4ps-germany-circa-1914

Looking for that. Guy is coming with cash on Sat. It’s not mine, the owner has passed away and I want it out of my shop…… he’ll probably get a good deal. He and his Dad have a shop in Quebec and restore very old bikes.

MauiK3 · « **Reply #24 on:** March 10, 2026, 10:18:22 AM »

Wow, that's pretty cool! I wonder if they will restore it and make it run.

Side question, I see what looks like PEX water pipe on the wall, I imagine you can't let it freeze in the winter, right?

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Author Topic: 1989 Honda Africa Twin - XRV650 (Read 3697 times)