Honda XL1000 Varadero: history, specs, pictures
The Honda XL1000V Varadero was a v2, four-stroke Touring motorcycle produced by Honda between 1999 and 2013. It could reach a top speed of 127 mph (204 km/h). Max torque was 72.28 ft/lbs (98.0 Nm) @ 6000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 90.52 HP (67.5 KW) @ 7500 RPM.
| Manufacturer | Honda |
|---|---|
| Also called | XRV1000 Varadero, XRV 1000 Varadero, XL 1000 Varadero, XL1000V ABS Varadero, XL1000V Varadero, XL 1000 V Varadero |
| Production | 1999 - 2013 |
| Class | Touring |
| Engine | v2, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 98.0mm x 66.0mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.8:1 |
| Top speed | 127 mph (204 km/h) |
| Horse Power | 90.52 HP (67.5 KW) @ 7500RPM |
| Torque | 72.28 ft/lbs (98.0 Nm) @ 6000RPM |
| Fuel system | injection. pgm-fi |
| Ignition type | computer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic advance |
| Battery | 9.8:1 |
| Transmission | Gear box: 6-speed Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: 43mm telescopic fork, 155mm axle travel Rear: pro-link damper with 40-step spring preload (*and stepless rebound damping) adjustment, 145mm axle travel |
| Brakes | Front: double disc. abs. combined 3-piston callipers and sintered metal pads . Rear: single disc. abs. combined 3-piston callipers and sintered metal pads. |
| Front Tire | 110/80-r19 |
| Rear Tire | 150/70-r17 |
| Wheelbase | 61.42 inches (1560 mm) |
| Dimensions | L 90.55 inches (2300 mm) W 36.61 inches (930 mm) H 57.68 inches (1465 mm) |
| Seat height | 32.99 inches (838 mm) |
| Weight | 538.37 pounds (244.2 Kg) (dry), 220.0 kg (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 6.6 Gallon (25.00 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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Engine
The engine was a liquid cooled v2, four-stroke. A 98.0mm bore x 66.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 996.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin cam (dohc).
Drive
The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet, multiplate with coil springs.
Chassis
It came with a 110/80-r19 front tire and a 150/70-r17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via double disc. abs. combined 3-piston callipers and sintered metal pads . in the front and a single disc. abs. combined 3-piston callipers and sintered metal pads. in the rear. The front suspension was a 43mm telescopic fork, 155mm axle travel while the rear was equipped with a pro-link damper with 40-step spring preload (*and stepless rebound damping) adjustment, 145mm axle travel. The XL1000V Varadero was fitted with a 6.6 Gallon (25.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 538.37 pounds (244.2 Kg). The wheelbase was 61.42 inches (1560 mm) long.
1999 - 2003 Honda XL 1000 V Varadero
The XL 1000 V Varadero motorcycle, the 1999 model, is a bike equipped with a liquid cooled, four stroke, 90 degrees, V twin cylinder, 996cc engine developing 94 horsepower at 8000rpm.