Honda XL 1000 V Varadero Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Honda XL 1000 V Varadero motorcycle specifications include a 996 cc (60.78 cu in) engine, power of 94 hp (68.6 kW) @ 8,000 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 220 kg (485 lb).

Key specifications

2000, 2001, 2002, 2006Model years
996 ccDisplacement
94 hpPower
99.0 Nm @ 6,000 rpmTorque
220 kgDry weight
845 mmSeat height
25 LFuel tank
1,560 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
2000200120022006
Year-specific specification changes

The 2000 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Dry weight
2006235 kg (518.1 lb)
Front brakes
20022006Double disc
Gearbox
20066-speed
Power
200692.5 hp (67.5 kW) @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
2001200698.0 Nm (10.0 kgf-m or 72.3 ft.lbs) @ 6,000 rpm
Power/weight ratio
20020.4295 hp/kg
20060.3937 hp/kg
Seat height
2006838 mm (33.0 inches)
Top speed
2001204.0 km/h (126.8 mph)
2002202.0 km/h (125.5 mph)

How the Honda XL 1000 V Varadero compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Honda models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Honda database average.

Engine power94 hp
Low 4 hpAverage 54.3 hpHigh 143.5 hp

About 73% higher than the Honda database average. Around the 77th percentile across Honda models.

Displacement996 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 563 ccHigh 1,832 cc

About 77% higher than the Honda database average. Around the 81st percentile across Honda models.

Seat height845 mm
Low 650 mmAverage 780 mmHigh 960 mm

About 8% taller than the Honda database average. Around the 85th percentile across Honda models.

Fuel capacity25 L
Low 3.7 LAverage 13.5 LHigh 25 L

About 85% larger than the Honda database average. Around the 98th percentile across Honda models.

This model Honda database average

Honda database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Engine power77th

94 hp — more powerful than about 77% of Honda models with power data.

Displacement81st

996 cc — larger displacement than about 81% of Honda models.

Seat height85th

845 mm — taller than about 85% of Honda models.

Fuel capacity98th

25 L — larger than about 98% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.

Dimensions compared with Honda average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Honda models where that dimension is available.

Wheelbase1,560 mm
This bike

1,560

Honda avg

1,431

9% above average.

Seat height845 mm
This bike

845

Honda avg

780

8% above average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 996 cc • Liquid cooled • 94 hp
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,560 mmSeat 845 mm
5-speed

Additional useful specifications

Power-to-weight ratio 0.427 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 427.3 hp/tonne
Specific power 94.4 hp/L

Model information

Category Enduro / offroad

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 996 cc (60.78 cu in)
Power 94 hp (68.6 kW) @ 8,000 rpm
Torque 99.0 Nm (10.1 kgf-m or 73.0 ft.lbs) @ 6,000 rpm
Cooling system Liquid

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Dual disc
Rear brakes Single disc

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 220 kg (485 lb)
Seat height 845 mm (33.3 inches)
Wheelbase 1,560 mm (61.4 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 25.00 L (6.61 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 210.0 km/h (130.5 mph)
Power/weight ratio 0.4273 hp/kg

Other specifications

Color options Black, blue, red

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Honda models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Honda information before relying on them. Visit the official Honda website.