Positioned in Honda's enduro - offroad motorcycle lineup, the 2002 Honda XL 1000 V Varadero relies on a 996 cc (60.8 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 94.5 HP (69 kW) at 8,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 98 Nm (72.3 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 94.9 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 rpm) and peak power (8,000 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the XL 1000 V Varadero measures 255 kg (562 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.37 HP/kg (2.7 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 845 mm (33.3 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,560 mm (61.4 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 25-liter (6.6 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 6.1 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 410 km (255 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 202 km/h (126 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2000 to 2006, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
94.9 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.37 HP/kg (2.7 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,000–8,000 rpm
Theoretical Range
~410 km (255 mi)
Engine
Displacement996.0 ccm (60.78 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power94.5 HP (69.0 kW)) @ 8000 RPM
Torque98.0 Nm (10.0 kgf-m or 72.3 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
Compression9.0:1
Bore x Stroke98.0 x 66.0 mm (3.9 x 2.6 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionComputer-controlled digital transistorized
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet, multiplate with coil springs
Performance
Top Speed202.0 km/h (125.5 mph)
Fuel Consumption6.10 litres/100 km (16.4 km/l or 38.56 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases141.5 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame TypeSteel, twin spar
Trail110 mm (4.3 inches)
Front Suspension43mm telescopic fork
Front Travel175 mm (6.9 inches)
Rear SuspensionPro-Link with spring preload damper, rebound damping, adjustable
Rear Travel155 mm (6.1 inches)
Wheelbase1560 mm (61.4 inches)
Ground Clearance195 mm (7.7 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre110/80-R19 59H
Rear Tyre150/70-R17 69H
Front BrakesDouble disc
Front Brake Ø296 mm (11.7 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø256 mm (10.1 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight220.0 kg (485.0 pounds)
Weight incl.255.0 kg (562.2 pounds)
Power/Weight0.4295 HP/kg
Seat Height845 mm (33.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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