The Honda XL 1000 Varadero motorcycle specifications include a 996 cc (60.78 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 235 kg (518.1 lb).
Key specifications
How the Honda XL 1000 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 77% higher than the Honda database average. Around the 81st percentile across Honda models.
About 7% taller than the Honda database average. Around the 84th 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.
996 cc — larger displacement than about 81% of Honda models.
838 mm — taller than about 84% 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.
2,295
2,078
10% above average.
925
827
12% above average.
838
780
7% above average.
Mechanical overview
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) |
Model information
| Year released | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Category | Enduro / offroad |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, 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) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 110/80-19 |
| Rear tire | 150/70-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 235 kg (518.1 lb) |
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| Seat height | 838 mm (33.0 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,295 mm (90.4 inches) |
| Overall width | 925 mm (36.4 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 25.00 L (6.61 US gal) |
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Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.3957 hp/kg |
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