Honda XL1000 Varadero: history, specs, pictures

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Honda XL1000 Varadero
Manufacturer
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)
Horsepower 90.52 HP (67.5 KW) @ 7500RPM
Torque 72.28 ft/lbs (98.0 Nm) @ 6000RPM
Fuel System injection. pgm-fi
Air Filter K&N HA-1003 `03-08, `10[1]
Ignition computer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic advance
Transmission Gear box: 6-speed

Final Drive: chain

Clutch: wet, multiplate with coil springs
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)
Length 90.55 inches (2300 mm)
Width 36.61 inches (930 mm)
Height 57.68 inches (1465 mm)
Seat Height 32.99 inches (838 mm)
Weight 538.37 pounds (244.2 Kg) (dry), 220.0 kg (wet)
Oil Filter K&N KN-204[1]
Recommended Oil Honda GN4 10W-40
Fuel Capacity 6.6 Gallon (25.00 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


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.

Engine[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet, multiplate with coil springs.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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.


In Media[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog. K&L Supply Co. 2019.