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Honda XL1000V Varadero

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Honda XL1000V Varadero

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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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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...

alibx11
Sold a ST1100 before this as thought the Pan was boring, which it was, glad I bought the Varadero, much better bike overall.
Lot more fun, better riding position up high, nicer engine, lighter (not a lot), nic Continue reading...

User 54470
Good all rounder that you can have lots of fun on. Better fuel consumption thans the earlier 5 speed carb model. Continue reading...

Poacher01
A bike that is neither 'fish nor foul' - not a tourer or an off-roady; something of each, for sure but that leaves areas were performance is lacking.
This machine has the worst fuel milage I have ever seen alt 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.
  • Price: £7349.00
  • Year: from 2004
  • Top speed: 125mph
  • Engine capacity: 996cc
  • Power: 93bhp
  • Torque: 72lb ft
  • Weight: 235kg
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