Honda XL1000V Varadero (2001-02)

The Honda XL 1000V Varadero is a motorcycle produced between 2001-02. It features a four stroke, 90 degrees V-twin cylinder engine with a capacity of 996 cc / 78 cu-in and a compression ratio of 9.8:1. Induction is provided by 3x 42mm Keihin CV carbs and ignition is computer-controlled digital transistorized. The bike has a maximum power output of 94 hp /69 kW @ 8000rpm, with a maximum torque of 99 Nm/73.0 ft.lbs @ 6000rpm. A wet, multiplate with coil springs clutch and 5-speed transmission deliver power to the rear wheel via a chain final drive.


The Varadero has a steel twin-spar frame, telescopic fork front suspension, and pro-link with spring preload damper rear suspension. The front brakes feature 2x 296mm discs with 3 piston calipers, while the rear brake uses a single 256mm disc with a 3 piston caliper. It has a wheelbase of 1560 mm / 61.4 in and a seat height of 845 mm / 33.3 in. The bike has a dry weight of 225 kg / 496 lbs and a fuel capacity of 25 litres / 8.6 US gal. Top speed is 201.6 km/h with an average fuel consumption of 16.4 km/lit. Standing 1/4 mile is completed in 11.8 sec / 177 km/h.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda XL 1000V Varadero

Year: 2001-02
Engine: Four stroke, 90 degreesV-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder.
Capacity: 996 cc / 78 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 98 x 66 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.8:1
Induction: 3x 42mm Keihin CV carbs
Ignition: Computer-controlled digital transistorized
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 94 hp / 69 kW @ 8000 rpm (86.1 hp @ 8000 rpm)
Max Torque: 99 Nm / 73.0 ft.lbs @ 6000 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multiplate with coil springs
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Steel, twin spar


Front Suspension: 43mm telescopic fork
Front Wheel Travel: 155 mm / 6.1 in
Rear Suspension: Pro-Link with spring preload damper, rebound damping adjustable
Rear Wheel Travel: 145 mm / 5.7 in
Front Brakes: 2x 296mm discs 3 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 256mm disc 3 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 110/80 R19
Rear Tyre: 150/70 R17
Trail: 110 mm / 4.3 in
Dimensions: Length 2295 mm / 90.3 in Width 880 mm / 34.6 in Height 1460 mm / 57.4 in
Wheelbase: 1560 mm / 61.4 in
Seat Height: 845 mm / 33.3 in
Ground Clearance: 195 mm / 7.6 in
Dry Weight: 225 kg / 496 lbs
Wet Weight: 255 kg / 562 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 25 Litres / 8.6 US gal
Consumption Average: 16.4 km/lit
Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.8 sec / 177 km/h
Top Speed: 201.6 km/h

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