The Honda XL 1000V Varadero is a motorcycle produced between 2001-02. It features a four stroke, 90 degrees V-twin cylinder engine with a capacity of 996 cc / 78 cu-in and a compression ratio of 9.8:1. Induction is provided by 3x 42mm Keihin CV carbs and ignition is computer-controlled digital transistorized. The bike has a maximum power output of 94 hp /69 kW @ 8000rpm, with a maximum torque of 99 Nm/73.0 ft.lbs @ 6000rpm. A wet, multiplate with coil springs clutch and 5-speed transmission deliver power to the rear wheel via a chain final drive.
The Varadero has a steel twin-spar frame, telescopic fork front suspension, and pro-link with spring preload damper rear suspension. The front brakes feature 2x 296mm discs with 3 piston calipers, while the rear brake uses a single 256mm disc with a 3 piston caliper. It has a wheelbase of 1560 mm / 61.4 in and a seat height of 845 mm / 33.3 in. The bike has a dry weight of 225 kg / 496 lbs and a fuel capacity of 25 litres / 8.6 US gal. Top speed is 201.6 km/h with an average fuel consumption of 16.4 km/lit. Standing 1/4 mile is completed in 11.8 sec / 177 km/h.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Honda XL 1000V Varadero
| Year | 2001-02 |
|---|---|
| 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 42mm 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 |
