Honda XL1000V Varadero (1999-00)

The Honda XL 1000V Varadero motorcycle was produced between 1999 and 2000. It features a four-stroke, 90 degrees V-twin cylinder engine with a capacity of 996cc and bore x stroke of 98 x 66 mm. The bike is liquid cooled, has a compression ratio of 9.8:1, and uses 3x 42mm Keihin CV carbs for induction. The ignition is computer-controlled digital transistorized and the bike starts with an electric starter. The maximum power generated is 94 hp / 69 kW @ 8000 rpm (86.1 hp @ 8000 rpm), with a maximum torque of 99 Nm / 73.0 ft.lbs @ 6000 rpm. Transmission is via a 5-speed gearbox with a wet, multi-plate clutch with coil springs. Chain drive is the final drive for this bike. The steel twin spar frame supports a front 43mm telescopic fork, whilst the rear suspension is Pro-Link with spring preload damper, rebound damping adjustable. The bike weighs 225 kg (496 lbs) dry and 255 kg (562 lbs) wet, with a fuel tank capacity of 25 litres (8.6 US gal). The Honda XL 1000V Varadero has front twin 296mm discs and 3-piston calipers for brakes, and a rear single 256mm disc with 3-piston caliper. The tyres are 110/80 R19 for the front and 150/70 R17 for the rear, with a ground clearance of 195mm (7.6 inches). The bike has a maximum speed of 201.6 km/h and an average fuel consumption of 16.4 km/l.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda XL 1000V Varadero

Year: 1999-00

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: 3x 42 mm Keihin CV carbs

Ignition: Computer-controlled digital transistorized

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

Frame: Steel, twin spar

Front Suspension: 43mm telescopic fork

Front Wheel Travel: 155 mm / 6.1 in

Rear Suspension: Pro-Link with spring preload damper, rebound damping adjustable

Rear Wheel Travel: 145 mm / 5.7 in

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: Length 2295 mm / 90.3 in Width 880 mm / 34.6 in Height 1460 mm / 57.4 in

Wheelbase: 1560 mm / 61.4 in

Seat Height: 845 mm / 33.3 in

Ground Clearance: 195 mm / 7.6 in

Dry Weight: 225 kg / 496 lbs

Wet Weight: 255 kg / 562 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