Honda XL 1000V Varadero ABS (2006-07)

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The Honda XL 1000V Varadero/ABS was manufactured in 2006-07 and boasts a four-stroke, 90-degree V-twin cylinder engine with a capacity of 996cc/78 cu-in. It has a liquid-cooled cooling system, and its compression ratio is 9.8:1. The motorcycle’s max power is 94 hp/69 kW at 8000 rpm, with a max torque of 99 Nm/73.0 ft.lbs at 6000 rpm. The bike has an electric starter and a wet, multiplate clutch with coil springs, with a 5-speed transmission and a chain final drive. The front suspension is a 43mm telescopic fork, and the rear suspension is a Pro-Link with spring preload damper, rebound damping adjustable. The front and rear brakes are 2x 296mm discs with 3-piston calipers and a single 256mm disc with 3-piston caliper, respectively. Its dimensions include a height of 1,465 mm/57.7 in, length of 2,300 mm/90.6 in, width of 930 mm/36.6 in, and a wheelbase of 1,560 mm/61.4 in. The motorcycle has a dry weight of 235 g/518 lbs – ABS 241 kg/531 lbs, while its wet weight is 269 kg/593 lbs – ABS 277 kg/610 lbs. Its fuel capacity is 25 litres/8.6 US gal, with an average consumption of 16.4 km/lit. The bike has an impressive standing 1/4 mile time of 11.8 sec/177 km/h and a top speed of 201.6 km/h.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda XL 1000V Varadero / ABS

Year: 2006-07


Engine: Four stroke, 90 degreesV-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder.
Capacity: 996 cc / 78 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 98 x 66 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.8:1
Induction: PGM-FI electronic fuel injection. 42mm Throttle Bore
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 94 hp / 69 kW @ 8000 rpm (86.1 hp @ 8000 rpm)
Max Torque: 99 Nm / 73.0 ft.lbs @ 6000 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multiplate with coil springs
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Gear Ratio: 1; 2.571 (14/36), 2; 1.684 (19/32), 3; 1.292 (24/31), 4; 1.100 (30/33), 5; 0.969 (32/31), 6; 0.853 (34/29)
Frame: steel, twin spar
Front Suspension: 43mm telescopic fork

Rear Suspension: Pro-Link with spring preload damper, rebound damping adjustable
Front Brakes: 2x 296mm discs 3 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 256mm disc 3 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 110/80 R19
Rear Tyre: 150/70 R17
Trail: 110 mm / 4.3 in
Dimensions: Height 1,465 mm / 57.7 in Length 2,300 mm / 90.6 in Width 930 mm / 36.6 in
Wheelbase: 1560 mm / 61.4 in
Seat Height: 838 mm / 33.0 in
Ground Clearance: 185 mm / 7.2 in
Dry Weight: 235 g / 518 lbs – ABS 241 kg / 531 lbs
Wet Weight: 269 kg / 593 lbs – ABS 277 kg / 610 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 25 Litres / 8.6 US gal
Consumption Average: 16.4 km/lit
Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.8 sec / 177 km/h
Top Speed: 201.6 km/h

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