Across 6 covered model years from 2007 to 2013, the Honda XL1000V Varadero motorcycle has supplied dry weights ranging from 524.7 lb (238 kg) to 592.4 lb (268.7 kg).
Honda XL1000V Varadero weight overview
This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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Dry weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Honda XL1000V Varadero weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 524.7 lb (238 kg) to 592.4 lb (268.7 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 996 cc |
| Power | 92.5 hp |
| Torque | 72.3 lb-ft (98 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 2007 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 | 15.61 hp / 100 lb to 17.18 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 5.82 lb / hp to 6.4 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 12.2 lb-ft / 100 lb to 13.78 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.68 cc / lb to 1.9 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 52.7 lb / 100 cc to 59.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.9% to 7.8% |
| Weight with full tank | 565.8 lb (256.6 kg) to 633.4 lb (287.3 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda XL1000V Varadero weight FAQ
How much does the Honda XL1000V Varadero weigh?
The source data gives 524.7 lb (238 kg) to 592.4 lb (268.7 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
Are all Honda XL1000V Varadero model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Honda XL1000V Varadero?
A full tank works out to about 41.1 lb (18.6 kg) from the listed 6.6 US gal (25 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Honda XL1000V Varadero weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 718.4 lb (325.8 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
Is the Honda XL1000V Varadero strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 15.61 hp per 100 lb to 17.18 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone.
How much heavier will the Honda XL1000V Varadero be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 565.8 lb (256.6 kg) to 633.4 lb (287.3 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
What is the Honda XL1000V Varadero full-tank weight estimate?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 565.8 lb (256.6 kg) to 633.4 lb (287.3 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much of the Honda XL1000V Varadero total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 6.9% to 7.8% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
How does Honda XL1000V Varadero torque compare with its weight?
Available data gives 12.2 lb-ft per 100 lb to 13.78 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
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.