Honda XL 1000 V Varadero

The Honda XL 1000V Varadero is a motorcycle of the Japanese car manufacturer Honda. The enduro was presented on 16 September 1998 at the Intermot motorcycle show in Munich- Riem 2012 and replaced by the Honda VFR 1200 X. The bike is named after a Cuban resort.

Properties

The Honda Varadero is a touring machine with a clear enduro race.

Model history

The Varadero XL 1000V was produced from 1999 to 2000 in the Japanese Honda plant in Hamamatsu and led the drive name SD01. From the year 2001, production was moved to the Spanish Montesa Honda factory in order to produce closer to the main market for Reiseenduros Europe. All Varadero produced in Spain adopt the additional title SD02. In 2003, Honda introduced a slimmer design and improved suspension, the fuel supply was switched from carburetors to intake manifold injection. The secondary air system was supplemented by two 'catalysts. The design was slightly revised in the course of a facelift in 2007. From 2011 to 2012, the Varadero was manufactured in the Italian Atessa with the factory code SD03, which are visually and technically identical to the SD02 from year 2007. 2012, the Varadero was replaced by the Honda VFR 1200 X Cross Tourer.

Specifications

Drive

The V- engine of Varadero 1000 is derived from the Honda VTR 1000F Firestorm. The liquid-cooled two-cylinder engine produced from 996 cc capacity is rated at 69 kW (94 hp) and a maximum torque of 98 Nm at an engine speed of 6,000 min -1. The transversely mounted V- engine has a cylinder angle of 90 degrees. The two cylinders have a bore of Ø 98 mm in diameter, the piston has a stroke of 66 mm and a compression ratio of 9.8:1. The fuel tank has a volume of 25 liters, including 4 liter reserve. The manufacturer recommends the use of unleaded motor gasoline with an antiknock properties of at least 91 octane.

The bike accelerates in 4.3 seconds from 0 to 100 km / h and reaches a top speed of 209 km / h The passage from 60 to 140 km / h is achieved in 10.4 seconds. The average fuel consumption is 6.2 liters per 100 km.

Landing gear

The chassis is based on a bridge frame of steel. The front wheel is out of a telescopic fork with 43 ​​mm standpipe diameter. The rear wheel is attached to a Prolink dual swing arm with monoshock. The ground clearance is 180 mm. In running order, the bike weighs 265 kg, 271 kg with anti-lock braking system. The maximum load capacity is 201 kg. The front tires has the dimensions 110/80-R19 150/70-R17 and rear.

Brake system

On the front tire a delayed double disc brake, the rear disc brake with a 256 mm diameter. All brakes have a three-piston floating caliper. A dual -CBS -called composite brake system controls stepped at the front and the rear wheel brake, even if only one brake is applied. Since 2004, an optional anti-lock system is available.

Accessories

For the Honda Varadero, there are numerous accessories, both by the manufacturer, as well as by many outfitters for touring and enduro accessories. Especially the first model years 1999 to 2002 here benefit greatly from the range of chassis and spring elements, as the original springs and dampers for the heavy weight of the machine are a bit too soft. The various windshields available make the Honda Varadero interesting for motorcyclists over two meters tall.

Service

The service inspections are, except for the first little review after 1,000 kilometers, in 6,000 -km intervals. The 24,000 - kilometer-based maintenance the valve clearance is checked additionally in addition to the normal large inspection.

Similar Models

Motorcycles with similar engine characteristics and suspension geometry were as follows Reiseenduros:

• BMW R 1200 GS ( K25 )
• Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom
• Triumph Tiger 1050
• Moto Guzzi Stelvio
• Cagiva Elefant 900
• Ducati Multistrada
• KTM 990 Adventure

Reviews

Ingo Koecher wrote on the website auto.de that the Varadero to the claim of a travel enduro " only limited justice " will, being more " on tour " probably feels and drive more like a sports tourer than as Enduro.

" On rough terrain, however, the suspension device to its limits: Too high weight to the short suspension travel, to the low ground clearance and street oriented falls from the standard tires. No doubt, the asphalt is the world of Varadero. With this bike, you can quickly and easily cover larger distances. "

" In its broad the Varadero dates back from 1999. This age you realize you significantly. 303 kg in full regalia are a lot of love handles. Beyond speed of 130 on German motorways commutes the Varadero with topcase. Therefore, probably the warning to see this pace on the V2 Enduro Tourer than the limit. "

" The fully fueled at least 256 kilograms heavy Dickerchen offered two very comfortable seats with great views, drank very violent, was a bit soft in the knees and came to talk with stricter cruising speed to waver. "

" The soft suspension is for a nice cruising okay with athletic - minded driving style one encounters with the Honda because of the passive seating position and the sluggish stroke steering fastest limitations. In terms of vibration is there, " the old woman " as a model pupil. The silky smooth running of the 94- PS -V2 is, however, a sizeable overweight contrary. "