Honda Varadero
The Honda Varadero was a Liquid cooled, four stroke, 90 degree V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder Touring motorcycle produced by Honda between 2008 and 2009.
Honda Varadero | |
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Production | 2008 - 2009 |
Class | Touring |
Engine | Liquid cooled, four stroke, 90 degree V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
Bore / Stroke | 99.1mm x 99.1mm |
Compression ratio | 9.8:1 |
Fuel System | PGM-FI electronic fuel injection |
Transmission | Gear box: 6 Speed Final Drive: O-ring-sealed chain; 16T/47T |
Suspension | Front: 43mm telescopic fork Rear: Pro-Link single shock with spring preload and rebound-damping adjustability; 145 mm (5.7 inches) travel |
Brakes | Front: dual 296 mm discs with triple-piston calipers and Combined Braking System with ABS Rear: 256 mm disc with triple-piston caliper and Combined Braking System with ABS |
Front Tire | 110/80-19 |
Rear Tire | 150/70-17 |
Wheelbase | 61.42 inches (1560 mm) |
Seat Height | 32.99 inches (838 mm) |
Weight | 277.0 kg (wet) |
Recommended Oil | Honda GN4 10W-40 |
Manuals | Service Manual |
EngineEdit
A 99.1mm bore x 99.1mm stroke result in a displacement of just 996.0 cubic centimeters.
DriveEdit
The bike has a 6 Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet, multiplate with coil springs.
ChassisEdit
It came with a 110/80-19 front tire and a 150/70-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual 296 mm discs with triple-piston calipers and Combined Braking System with ABS in the front and a 256 mm disc with triple-piston caliper and Combined Braking System with ABS in the rear. The front suspension was a 43mm telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a Pro-Link single shock with spring preload and rebound-damping adjustability; 145 mm (5.7 inches) travel. The wheelbase was 61.42 inches (1560 mm) long.
2008 Honda VaraderoEdit
For adventure-touring or daily commuting, the 2007 Varadero is a good choice, especially if you plan to mix these two a lot. Serving as a dependable city machine, the Honda Varadero may seem a bit too big for the busy streets, but thanks to its nimble engine and gearing of the 6-speed transmission, darting ahead traffic and squeezing past slower cars is easy and fun.
And when longer trips are to be made, this bike boasts on its ergonomics and comfort-minded design, the generous fuel tank, loading capacity and good weather protection. Add in the extra safety Combined ABS brakes come with and the extensive range of touring accessories and start planning your next adventure.
2009 Honda VaraderoEdit
If you liked the likes of the old Transalp or Africa Twin but felt some extra touring-oriented features were missing, here's one of the answers to your plight. The 2008 Varadero, a liter-class v-twin bike which can tread both asphalt roads and forest trails, carry lots of gear for longer journeys and plenty of fuel for more riding and less gas station stops.
Long travel suspensions, powerful brakes, a bulletproof engine and light handling, the Varadero is a bike created for those who won't look back as they leave the sealed roads behind.