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
The 2000 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
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.
About 73% higher than the Honda database average. Around the 77th percentile across Honda models.
About 77% higher than the Honda database average. Around the 81st percentile across Honda models.
About 8% taller than the Honda database average. Around the 85th percentile across Honda models.
About 85% larger than the Honda database average. Around the 98th percentile across Honda models.
Honda database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
94 hp — more powerful than about 77% of Honda models with power data.
996 cc — larger displacement than about 81% of Honda models.
845 mm — taller than about 85% of Honda models.
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.
1,560
1,431
9% above average.
845
780
8% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.427 hp/kg |
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| Power-to-weight | 427.3 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 94.4 hp/L |
Model information
| Category | Enduro / offroad |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| 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 |
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Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 220 kg (485 lb) |
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| 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) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 210.0 km/h (130.5 mph) |
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| Power/weight ratio | 0.4273 hp/kg |
Other specifications
| Color options | Black, blue, red |
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