Honda XL1000V Varadero Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Honda XL1000V Varadero motorcycle specifications include a 996 cc (60.78 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 238 kg (524.7 lb).

Key specifications

2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013Model years
996 ccDisplacement
98.0 Nm @ 6,000 rpmTorque
238 kgDry weight
25 LFuel tank
1,560 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
200720082009201120122013
Year-specific specification changes

The 2007 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Dry weight
20082009244.2 kg (538.4 lb)
2011268.7 kg (592.4 lb)
2012244 kg (537.9 lb)
2013244.2 kg (538.4 lb)
Engine type
20082013V2, four-stroke
Front brakes
2008Double disc
2009Double disc. ABS
2011Double disc
2012Double disc. ABS
2013Double disc. ABS. Combined 3-piston callipers and sintered metal pads .
Front suspension
2008201343mm telescopic fork, 155mm axle travel
Front tire
20092013110/80-R19
Fuel system
20082011Injection. PGM-FI electronic fuel injection
20122013Injection. PGM-FI
Rear brakes
2008Single disc
2009Single disc. ABS
2011Single disc
2012Single disc. ABS
2013Single disc. ABS. Combined 3-piston callipers and sintered metal pads.
Rear suspension
20082013Pro-Link damper with 40-step spring preload (and stepless rebound damping) adjustment, 145mm axle travel
Rear tire
20092013150/70-R17
Ignition
20082013Computer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic advance
Power/weight ratio
200820090.3789 hp/kg
20110.3444 hp/kg
20120.3792 hp/kg
20130.3789 hp/kg

How the Honda XL1000V 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.

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.

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.

Displacement81st

996 cc — larger displacement than about 81% 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.

Overall length2,300 mm
This bike

2,300

Honda avg

2,078

11% above average.

Overall width930 mm
This bike

930

Honda avg

827

12% above average.

Overall height1,465 mm
This bike

1,465

Honda avg

1,161

26% above average.

Wheelbase1,560 mm
This bike

1,560

Honda avg

1,431

9% above average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Twin, four-stroke • 996 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,560 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 110/80-19 front / 150/70-17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 110/80-19
Rear tire size 150/70-17
Front tire width 110 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 80%
Front rim diameter 19 in
Rear tire width 150 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 70%
Rear rim diameter 17 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.48:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type Twin, four-stroke
Displacement 996 cc (60.78 cu in)
Torque 98.0 Nm (10.0 kgf-m or 72.3 ft.lbs) @ 6,000 rpm
Bore × stroke 98.0 x 66 mm (3.9 x 2.6 inches)
Compression ratio 9.8:1
Valves per cylinder 4
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Carburettor. PGM-FI electronic fuel injection
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition Computer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic
Starter Electric

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Wet, multiplate with coil springs

Chassis and suspension

Front suspension Telescopic fork
Rear suspension Pro-Link damper with 40-step spring preload (*and stepless rebound damping) adjustment
Front wheel travel 155 mm (6.1 inches)
Rear wheel travel 145 mm (5.7 inches)
Trail 110 mm (4.3 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc. 296 x 4.5mm dual hydraulic disc with Combined 3-piston callipers (*ABS) and sintered metal pads
Rear brakes Single disc. 256 x 5mm hydraulic disc with Combined 3-piston calliper (*ABS) and sintered metal pads
Front tire 110/80-19
Rear tire 150/70-17

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 238 kg (524.7 lb)
Overall length 2,300 mm (90.6 inches)
Overall width 930 mm (36.6 inches)
Overall height 1,465 mm (57.7 inches)
Wheelbase 1,560 mm (61.4 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 25.00 L (6.61 US gal)

Performance

Power/weight ratio 0.3888 hp/kg

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.