Across 4 covered model years from 2000 to 2006, the Honda XL 1000 V Varadero motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 562.2 lb (255 kg) and dry weights ranging from 485 lb (220 kg) to 518.1 lb (235 kg), depending on model year.
Honda XL 1000 V Varadero weight overview
At this weight, footing and parking technique matter. Once moving, geometry and balance can disguise the mass, but you still have to manage the full weight at walking speed.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Honda XL 1000 V Varadero?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda XL 1000 V Varadero is heavier than about 98.5% of 67 Honda enduro/off-road motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Honda XL 1000 V Varadero weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2006 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 562.2 lb (255 kg) |
| Dry weight | 485 lb (220 kg) to 518.1 lb (235 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 996 cc |
| Power | 94 hp |
| Torque | 72.3 lb-ft (98 Nm) to 73 lb-ft (99 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 6.6 US gal (25 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 41.1 lb (18.6 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2000 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 19.38 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 5.16 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 12.86 lb-ft / 100 lb to 15.05 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.77 cc / lb to 2.05 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 48.7 lb / 100 cc to 56.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 7.3% to 8.5% |
| Weight with full tank | 526.1 lb (238.6 kg) to 559.1 lb (253.6 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda XL 1000 V Varadero weight FAQ
What is the Honda XL 1000 V Varadero dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 2000, 2001, 2002, 2006 years, listed wet/running weight is 562.2 lb (255 kg) and listed dry weight is 485 lb (220 kg) to 518.1 lb (235 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Honda XL 1000 V Varadero lighter or heavier than other Honda enduro/off-road motorcycles?
Compared with similar Hondas in this dataset, it is heavier than about 98.5% of 67 enduro/off-road motorcycles using the same weight basis.
Which Honda XL 1000 V Varadero years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 2000, 2001, 2002, 2006 model years. Use the year-specific changes section above for the exact value attached to each changed year.
How much does a full tank add to the Honda XL 1000 V Varadero?
Based on the supplied 6.6 US gal (25 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 41.1 lb (18.6 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Honda XL 1000 V Varadero and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 742.2 lb (336.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Honda XL 1000 V Varadero power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 19.38 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 95th percentile within the compatible Honda enduro / offroad power-to-weight comparison.
How much heavier is the Honda XL 1000 V Varadero with a full tank?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 526.1 lb (238.6 kg) to 559.1 lb (253.6 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much weight do fuel and fluids add to the Honda XL 1000 V Varadero?
Where both figures are available, the listed wet-versus-dry difference is about 77.2 lb (35 kg). That gap reflects fuel and operating fluids, plus any differences in how the source defines dry and running weight.
How much of the Honda XL 1000 V Varadero total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 7.3% to 8.5% of the bike’s listed weight. This helps show why a dry-weight number can understate what you actually manage on the road.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Honda Powersports website.