Honda XL1000V Varadero

Reviewed: by Visordown

The Varadero surprised me. Initially it felt soulless and antiseptic but its easy-going nature soon reared its head and suckered me in. Its big twin motor has a smooth, dipped-in-Teflon power delivery that lends the whole bike a relaxed, lazy feel. At 274kg (wringing wet) it's the heaviest bike in ... Continue reading

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David B

Really pleased with the bike and significantly cheaper secondhand than a gs Continue reading...

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bbird46

it's a 2007 bike replacing a Blackbird so nothing like each other, but it is a nice easy bike to ride given it's size. Ran 2 up and loaded from Normandy to the Isle of Sheppey in Kent on one tank of fuel - you Continue reading...

Geoffb13

A bit souless but very well built, capable and good value. Continue reading...

Presidente

Superbly built and reliable. Once you get the mind set,thats it isnt a sports bike...then you can enjoy the lofty riding position,and ample power and handling. It is comfortable,with a slick gear change,and eno Continue reading...

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Jack Carter

The Varadero's roots are the VTR sports bike engine but de-re tuned (Hondas quest to get better touring mpg) via softer camshafts and smaller carbs. If you want to regain most of the lost performance re fit the VTR carbs. The Varaderos gearbox be it a 5 or 6 speed box is irrelavent to fuel economy because the final rear ratio of 0.961 to 1 is the same. You just have more gears between first and top! The Varadero Bhp figures are 90 bhp'ish standard, but remember a 916 Duke only had 110 Bhp! Just google my Varadero and the fitting of VTR carbs. Feel the true power of the Honda engine. Regards Firedero.

Posted: 18/01/2012 at 23:24

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	Comfortable, plush and eats the miles in an almost regal manner.

	The motor's on the flat side for something so lardy, and the styling's never going to win any beauty pageants.