The Honda XL1000V ABS Varadero motorcycle specifications include a 996 cc (60.78 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 241.5 kg (532.4 lb).
Key specifications
How the Honda XL1000V ABS 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.
1,560
1,431
9% above average.
838
780
7% above average.
181
184
Close to average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 100/80-R19 |
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| Rear tire size | 150/70-R17 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.48:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2007 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| 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 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. PGM-FI electronic fuel injection |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Computer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic advance and HISS |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | 43mm telescopic fork, 155mm axle travel |
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| Rear suspension | Pro-link with spring preload adjustable damper, 145mm axle travel |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 100/80-R19 |
| Rear tire | 150/70-R17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 241.5 kg (532.4 lb) |
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| Seat height | 838 mm (33.0 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,295 mm (90.4 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,560 mm (61.4 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 181 mm (7.1 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 25.00 L (6.61 US gal) |
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Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.3851 hp/kg |
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