Africa Twin XRV650 RD03 P-D "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".
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From the presentation of the 1st XRV "Marathon" edition late 1988.
XRV650 "Marathon" 2nd edition as was prepared for the 12th Paris-Dakar rally.
A view from above of XRV "Marathon" 2nd edition.
A renovated XRV650 "Marathon".
An excellent restoring work from Ujeni Motors, USA.