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{{Motorcycle | {{Infobox Motorcycle | ||
|name = Honda XL1000 Varadero | |name = [[Honda]] XL1000 Varadero | ||
| | |image = [[File:Honda-XL1000V-99--6.jpg|frameless|Honda XL1000 Varadero]] | ||
|aka = XRV1000 Varadero, XRV 1000 Varadero, XL 1000 Varadero, XL1000V ABS Varadero, XL1000V Varadero, XL 1000 V Varadero | |aka = XRV1000 Varadero, XRV 1000 Varadero, XL 1000 Varadero, XL1000V ABS Varadero, XL1000V Varadero, XL 1000 V Varadero | ||
|manufacturer = Honda | |manufacturer = Honda | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
|production = 1999 - | |production = 1999-00 | ||
|model_year = | |model_year = | ||
|predecessor = | |predecessor = | ||
|successor = | |successor = | ||
|class = | |class = | ||
|engine = Four stroke, 90°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 [[valve]] per cylinder. | |engine = Four stroke, 90°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 [[valve]] per cylinder. | ||
|bore_stroke = | |bore_stroke = | ||
|compression = 9.8:1 | |compression = 9.8:1 | ||
|top_speed = 201.6 km/h | |top_speed = 201.6 km/h | ||
|power = | |power = | ||
|torque = | |torque = | ||
|fuel_system = | |fuel_system = | ||
|ignition = Computer-controlled digital transistorized | |ignition = Computer-controlled digital transistorized | ||
|spark_plug = | |spark_plug = | ||
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|rake_trail = | |rake_trail = | ||
|wheelbase = 1560 mm / 61.4 in | |wheelbase = 1560 mm / 61.4 in | ||
|length = | |length = | ||
|width = | |width = | ||
|height = | |height = | ||
|seat_height = 845 mm / 33.3 in | |seat_height = 845 mm / 33.3 in | ||
|dry_weight = 225 kg / 496 lbs | |dry_weight = 225 kg / 496 lbs | ||
|wet_weight = 255 kg / 562 lbs | |wet_weight = 255 kg / 562 lbs | ||
|fuel_capacity = 25 | |fuel_capacity = 25 Litres / 8.6 US gal | ||
|oil_capacity = | |oil_capacity = | ||
|fuel_consumption = | |fuel_consumption = | ||
|turning_radius = | |turning_radius = | ||
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|competition = | |competition = | ||
}} | }} | ||
It could reach a top speed of 201.6 km/h. | |||
==Engine== | ==Engine== | ||
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==Chassis== | ==Chassis== | ||
It came with a 110/80 R19 front [[tire]] and a 150/70 R17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x 296mm discs 3 piston calipers in the front and a Single 256mm disc 3 piston [[caliper]] in the rear. The front suspension was a 43mm telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a Pro-Link with spring preload damper, rebound damping adjustable. The XL1000V Varadero was fitted with a 25 | It came with a 110/80 R19 front [[tire]] and a 150/70 R17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x 296mm discs 3 piston calipers in the front and a Single 256mm disc 3 piston [[caliper]] in the rear. The front suspension was a 43mm telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a Pro-Link with spring preload damper, rebound damping adjustable. The XL1000V Varadero was fitted with a 25 Litres / 8.6 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 225 kg / 496 lbs. The wheelbase was 1560 mm / 61.4 in long. | ||
== Photos == | |||
[[File:Honda-XL1000V-99--6.jpg|600px|Honda XL1000 Varadero]] | |||
[[File:Honda-XL1000V-99--1.jpg|600px|Honda XL1000 Varadero]] | |||
[[File:Honda-XL1000V-99--7.jpg|600px|Honda XL1000 Varadero]] | |||
[[File:HONDA-XL1000V-99--4.jpg|600px|Honda XL1000 Varadero]] | |||
[[File:Honda-XL1000V-99--3.jpg|600px|Honda XL1000 Varadero]] | |||
== Overview == | |||
Honda XL 1000V Varadero | |||
Honda's entry to the | Honda's entry to the | ||
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competitors. While the Varadero has the long-travel suspension, large fuel | competitors. While the Varadero has the long-travel suspension, large fuel | ||
tank and tall seating position of a typical big traillie, it has more | tank and tall seating position of a typical big traillie, it has more | ||
road-friendly | road-friendly aluminium wheels, with radial, tubeless tyres better suited to | ||
high-mileage use on Tarmac. | high-mileage use on Tarmac. | ||
Honda didn't have to look too | Honda didn't have to look too | ||
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radiators allow a shorter wheelbase, but add even more width to the fairing. | radiators allow a shorter wheelbase, but add even more width to the fairing. | ||
The 'pivotless' steel frame uses | The 'pivotless' steel frame uses | ||
the engine as a stressed member, the | the engine as a stressed member, the aluminium swingarm pivots directly in | ||
the engine cases. Suspension is only adjustable for rear spring preload, but | the engine cases. Suspension is only adjustable for rear spring preload, but | ||
the 43mm (1.7in) front forks and rear monoshock offer plush damping and | the 43mm (1.7in) front forks and rear monoshock offer plush damping and | ||
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Nr. 12 - 1998, page 22 to 29. Summary: A set of traveling cases, spray | Nr. 12 - 1998, page 22 to 29. Summary: A set of traveling cases, spray | ||
painted in the bikes | painted in the bikes colours, is available as an accessory. Looks very | ||
smart, but spoils the adventurous character of the Varadero. OK, the | smart, but spoils the adventurous character of the Varadero. OK, the | ||
Varadero wasnt meant to be a better or larger Africa Twin, but to be a | Varadero wasnt meant to be a better or larger Africa Twin, but to be a | ||
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!Fuel Capacity | !Fuel Capacity | ||
|25 | |25 Litres / 8.6 US gal | ||
|- | |- | ||
!Consumption Average | !Consumption Average |