Honda XL1000V Varadero: review, history, specs
Class: dual sport
Production: 1999-2012
Also called: Honda Varadero 1000
Related: Honda VTR1000
Successor: Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer
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| Honda XL1000V Varadero
(Europe, Australia) 1999-2002 |
Honda XL1000V Varadero
(Europe) 2003-2006 |
Honda XL1000V Varadero
(Europe) 2007-2012 |
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History
| History | |||
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| Year | Country | Name / Frame / Engine | |
| 1999 | Europe, Australia | Name: Honda Varadero 1000
Frame: JH2SD01~ Code: XL1000VX | |
| 2000 | Europe, Australia | Name: Honda Varadero 1000
Frame: JH2SD01~ Code: XL1000VY | |
| 2001 | Europe, Australia | Name: Honda Varadero 1000
Frame: VTMSD02~ Code: XL1000V1 | |
| 2002 | Europe | Name: Honda Varadero 1000
Frame: VTMSD02~ Code: XL1000V2 | |
| 2003 | Europe | Name: Honda Varadero 1000
Frame: VTMSD02~ Code: XL1000V3 | |
| 2004 | Europe | Name: Honda Varadero 1000
Frame: VTMSD02~ Code: XL1000V4, XL1000VA4 | |
| 2005 | Europe | Name: Honda Varadero 1000
Frame: VTMSD02~ Code: XL1000V5, XL1000VA5 | |
| 2006 | Europe | Name: Honda Varadero 1000
Frame: VTMSD02~ Code: XL1000V6, XL1000VA6 | |
| 2007 | Europe | Name: Honda Varadero 1000
Frame: VTMSD02~ Code: XL1000V7, XL1000VA7 | |
| 2008 | Europe | Name: Honda Varadero 1000
Frame: VTMSD02~ Code: XL1000V8, XL1000VA8 | |
| 2009 | Europe | Name: Honda Varadero 1000
Frame: VTMSD02~ Code: XL1000V9, XL1000VA9 | |
| 2010 | Europe | Name: Honda Varadero 1000
Frame: VTMSD02~ Code: XL1000VA, XL1000VAA | |
| 2011 | Europe | Name: Honda Varadero 1000
Frame: VTMSD03~ Code: XL1000VB, XL1000VAB | |
| 2012 | Europe | Name: Honda Varadero 1000
Frame: VTMSD03~ Code: XL1000VC, XL1000VAC | |
Specifications
Honda XL1000V Varadero: specs.
| Specifications | ||
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| DIMENSIONS | Overall length | 2295 mm / 90,4 in – Varadero (1999-2002)
2300 mm / 90,5 in – Varadero (2003-2006) 2292 mm / 90,2 in – Varadero (2007-2012) |
| Overall width | 880 mm / 34,6 in – Varadero (1999-2002)
930 mm / 36,6 in – Varadero (2003-2006) 924 mm / 36,4 in – Varadero (2007-2012) | |
| Overall height | 1460 mm / 57,5 in – Varadero (1999-2002)
1465 mm / 57,7 in – Varadero (2003-2012) | |
| Seat height | 845 mm / 33,3 in – Varadero (1999-2002)
838 mm / 33,0 in – Varadero (2003-2012) | |
| Wheelbase | 1560 mm / 61,4 in | |
| Ground clearance | 195 mm / 7,7 in – Varadero (1999-2002)
181 mm / 7,1 in – Varadero (2003-2012) | |
| Dry weight | 220 kg / 485 lbs – Varadero (1999-2002)
235 kg / 518 lbs – Varadero (2003-2006) 245 kg / 540 lbs – Varadero (2007-2012) | |
| Curb (wet) weight | 250 kg / 551 lbs – Varadero (1999-2002)
265 kg / 584 lbs – Varadero (2003-2006) 269 kg / 593 lbs – Varadero (2007-2012) 277 kg / 610 lbs – Varadero ABS (2007-2012) | |
| FRAME | Type | Diamond (steel) |
| Front suspension, travel | 43 mm telescopic fork, 175 mm (6,9 in) – Varadero (1999-2002)
43 mm telescopic fork, 155 mm (6,1 in) – Varadero (2003-2012) | |
| Rear suspension, travel | Swingarm (Pro-Link) with mono-shock, 155 mm (6,11 in) – Varadero (1999-2002)
Swingarm (Pro-Link) with mono-shock, 145 mm (5,7 in) – Varadero (2003-2012) Adjustable: spring pre-load, compression damping | |
| Front tire size | 110/80 R19 59H | |
| Rear tire size | 150/70 R17 69H | |
| Front brake | Double disc, 296 mm, 3-piston calipers, combined (from 2004 - ABS) | |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 256 mm, 3-piston caliper, combined (from 2004 - ABS) | |
| Fuel capacity | 25,0 l / 6,6 US gal | |
| Trail | 110 mm (4,3 in) | |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 6,72 l / 100 km (35 US mph)[1] | |
| ENGINE | Type | Water cooled 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | 2-cylinders, V-twin | |
| Bore & Stroke | 98,0 x 66,0 mm (3,90 x 2,60 in) | |
| Displacement | 996 cm³ (60,8 cu in) | |
| Compression ratio | 9.0:1 – Varadero (1999-2002)
9.8:1 – Varadero (2003-2012) | |
| Valve train | Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | |
| Max. power | 94,0 hp (69,0 kW) / 8000 rpm | |
| Max. torque | 98 Nm (9,9 kg*m) / 6000 rpm | |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 3,9 sec.[2] | |
| Top speed | 201 km/h (125 mph)[3] | |
| CARBURETION SYSTEM | Type | Carburetor, 2x Keihin 42 mm – Varadero (1999-2002)
Fuel injection: PGM-Fi, 42 mm – Varadero (2003-2012) |
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| DRIVE TRAIN | Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, cable operated |
| Transmission | 5-speed – Varadero (1999-2002)
6-speed – Varadero (2003-2012) | |
| Final drive | Chain | |
| Primary reduction | 1.682 | |
| Final reduction | 2.938 | |
| Gear ratio
I II III IV V VI |
1.706; 1.684 – Varadero (2003-2012) 1.318; 1.292 – Varadero (2003-2012) 1.111; 1.100 – Varadero (2003-2012) 0.962; 0.969 – Varadero (2003-2012) 0.853 – Varadero (2003-2012) | |
| ELECTRICAL | Ignition | Fully transistorized |
| Alternator | 315W at 5000 rpm – Varadero (1999-2002)
434W at 5000 rpm – Varadero (2003-2012) | |
| Battery capacity | 12V-12Ah – Varadero (1999-2002)
12V-18Ah – Varadero (2003-2012) | |
Images
Honda XL1000V Varadero: images, gallery.
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Videos
Honda XL1000V Varadero: video.
Manuals
Honda XL1000V Varadero: manuals, parts, microfiches.