| Year | 1983 |
| Bore x Stroke | 79.5 x 75.5 mm |
| CapacityHonda motorcycles | 749 cc / 45.7 cu-in |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate |
| Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 |
| Cooling System | Air/oil cooled |
| Dry Weight | 195 kg / 430 lbs |
| Engine | Four stoke, 45°V-four cylinders, SOHC. 3 valves per cylinder |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| Frame | Double cradle |
| Front Brakes | Single 276mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Front Tyre | 90/90 21 |
| Front Wheel Travel | 200 mm / 7.8 in |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.5 Litres / 5.1 US gal |
| Gear Ratio | 1st 2.500:1 (40116) 2nd 1.750:1 (35120) 3rd 1.291:1 (31124) 4th 1.000:1 (28128) 5th 0.833:1 (25130 |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Induction | 2x Keihin VD Throttle bore 36 mm |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Max Power | 61 hp / 45 kW @ 7000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 7 kgf-m / 68.4 Nm @ 5500 rpm |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Rear Suspension | Air assisted Pro-Link |
| Rear Tyre | 130/80 17 |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 180 mm / 7.0 in |
| Reviews | XLV owners |
| Seat Height | 855 mm / 33.6 in |
| Starting | Electric |
| Top Speed | 165-170 km/h |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Wet-Weight | 212 kg / 467 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 1480 mm / 58.2 in |