Honda XL 1000 V Varadero

Honda
Factory code SD02, manufactured in 2002
XL1000V
Manufacturer	Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
Sales description	Varadero
Production period	1999 to 2012
class	motorcycle
design type	Travel enduro
Motor data
Liquid-cooled V-engine with two cylinders
Displacement  (cm³)	996
Power  (kW / PS )	68.6 / 92 at 8,000 min -1
Torque  ( N m )	98 at 6000 min -1
Top speed (  km / h)	209
transmission	6 courses (until 2002 5 courses)
drive	Chain transmission
Brakes	Front: Dual-CBS, Ø 296 mm double disc brake with three-piston brake calipers Rear: Ø 256 mm single-disc brake with three-piston brake caliper, Dual-CBS, (opt. ABS)
Wheelbase  (mm)	1560
Dimensions (L × W × H, mm):	2300 × 930 × 1465
Seat height (cm)	84.5
Empty weight  (kg)	238 (with ABS 244)
successor	Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer

The XL1000V Varadero is a motorcycle from the Japanese vehicle manufacturer Honda . The travel enduro was presented on September 16, 1998 at the Intermot motorcycle fair in Munich-Riem and replaced in 2012 by the Honda VFR 1200 X Crosstourer . The motorcycle is named after a Cuban seaside resort .

properties

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

Model history

Varadero built in 2002, front view

The XL1000V Varadero was produced in the Japanese Honda factory in Hamamatsu from 1999 to 2000 and was given the factory name SD01. From 2001 production was relocated to the Spanish Honda plant in Montesa in order to be closer to the main sales market for travel enduro bikes in Europe . All Varaderos manufactured in Spain have the additional designation SD02. In 2003, Honda introduced a sleeker design and improved the suspension; the fuel supply was switched from carburettor to manifold injection. The secondary air system was supplemented by two regulated catalytic converters. The design was slightly revised in the course of a model update in 2007. From 2011 to 2012, the Varadero was manufactured in Atessa, Italy with the factory code SD03, which is optically and technically identical to the SD02 from year of construction 2007. In 2012 the Varadero was replaced by the Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer .

Technical specifications

drive

The V-engine of the Varadero 1000 comes from the Honda VTR1000F Firestorm . The liquid-cooled two-cylinder engine produced from 996 cc a nominal power of 69 kW (94 hp) and a maximum torque of 98 Nm at a speed of 6,000 min ^-1 . The transversely installed V-engine has a cylinder angle of ninety degrees. The two cylinders have a Ø 98 mm bore , the pistons have a stroke of 66 mm with a compression ratio of 9.8: 1. The fuel tank has a volume of 25 liters, of which four liters are in reserve. The manufacturer recommends the use of unleaded motor gasoline with a knock resistance of at least 91 octane .

The motorcycle accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 4.3 seconds and reaches a top speed of 209 km / h. The passage from 60 to 140 km / h succeeds 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 on. The front wheel is guided by a telescopic fork with a 43 mm standpipe diameter. The rear wheel is attached to a Prolink double swing arm with a central spring strut. The ground clearance is 180 mm. When ready to drive, the motorcycle weighs 265 kg, with the anti-lock braking system 271 kg. The maximum payload is 201 kg. The tires are 110/80-R19 at the front and 150/70-R17 at the rear.

Braking system

A double disc brake on the front wheel decelerates, and a disc brake with a diameter of 256 mm on the rear. All brakes have a three-piston floating caliper. A compound brake system called dual CBS controls the front and rear brakes in stages, even if only one brake is applied. An optional anti-lock braking system has been available since 2004 .

equipment

There are numerous accessories for the Honda Varadero, both from the manufacturer itself and from many outfitters for touring and enduro accessories. The various available windshields make the Honda Varadero interesting for motorcyclists over two meters tall.

service

With the exception of the first small check after 1,000 kilometers, the service inspections are every 6,000 km. During the 24,000-kilometer inspection, the valve clearance is checked in addition to the normal large inspection.

extended technical specifications
required amount of oil with a simple oil change	3.4 liters
in the event of an oil change including an oil filter replacement	3.6 liters
when the engine is completely dismantled	4.1 liters
Specification engine oil:	SAE 10W40 API SE-SG
Standing noise dB (A):	91
Driving noise dB (A):	79

Similar models

The following travel enduros were motorcycles with comparable engine characteristics and chassis geometry:

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

Reviews

Ingo Koecher writes on the auto.de website that the Varadero “only partially meets” the requirements of a travel enduro, as it feels more comfortable “on a long tour” and drives more like a sports tourer than an enduro .

“On rough terrain, however, the chassis quickly reaches its limits: the weight is too high, the suspension travel is too short, the ground clearance is too low and the series tires are too road-oriented. There is no doubt that the asphalt is the world of Varadero. This motorcycle allows you to cover larger distances quickly and comfortably. "

- Andreas Hülsmann : Motorcycle ADVENTURE

“The basic features of the Varadero are from 1999. You can clearly see this age. 303 kilograms in full regalia is a lot of hip gold. The Varadero with a top case commutes beyond 130 km / h on German motorways. Hence the warning to see this speed on the V2 enduro tourer as a limit. "

- Thomas Schmieder : Motorcycle

"The full tank, at least 256 kilograms, offered two very comfortable seats with a great view, drank very hard, was a bit soft in the knees and sometimes swayed when the speed was increased."

- Klaus Herder : bma

“The soft chassis is okay for leisurely cruising, with a sporty, ambitious driving style, the Honda is the quickest way to reach your limits because of the passive seating position and the sluggish turning. When it comes to vibrations, "the old woman" is a model student. The silky smooth running of the 94-PS-V2, however, is countered by a not inconsiderable excess weight.

- Michael Kutschke : Motorbike

Web links

Commons : Honda Varadero  - Collection of pictures, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

1. ↑ ^{a b} Klaus Herder: Honda XL 1000 V Varadero. In: bma, edition 9/2003. September 1, 2003, accessed December 14, 2013 .  
2. ↑ ^{a b c} Andreas Hülsmann: Two-wheeled apartment. (No longer available online.) In: Motorrad ABENTEUER, issue 1/2009. December 31, 2008, archived from the original on March 26, 2013 ; Retrieved April 24, 2013 . Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.   
3. ↑ Ingo Koecher: The limousine among the travel machines. In: auto.de. July 19, 2011, accessed May 4, 2013 .  
4. ↑ Thomas Schmieder: Megatest: Reiseenduros. In: Motorrad , issue 11/2011. May 12, 2011, accessed April 24, 2013 .  
5. ↑ Michael Kutschke: Big Enduros. (No longer available online.) In: Töff. September 3, 2010, archived from the original on December 17, 2013 ; Retrieved December 14, 2013 . Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.