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XL1000V Varadero

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54 /100 Balanced
Power/Weight
0.39 hp/kg
Torque
98 Nm
Engine
996 ccm

2007 Honda XL1000V Varadero Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2007 Honda XL1000V Varadero sport motorcycle, Honda features a 996 cc (60.8 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 92.5 HP (67.5 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 98 Nm (72.3 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 92.9 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 rpm) and peak power (7,500 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 XL1000V Varadero measures 238 kg (525 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.39 HP/kg (2.57 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,560 mm (61.4 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 25-liter (6.6 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 2007 to 2013, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.

Specific Output
92.9 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.39 HP/kg (2.57 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,000–7,500 rpm
Engine
Displacement 996.0 ccm (60.78 cubic inches)
Engine Type Twin, four-stroke
Engine Details Twin, four-stroke
Power 92.5 HP (67.5 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Torque 98.0 Nm (10.0 kgf-m or 72.3 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
Compression 9.8:1
Bore x Stroke 98.0 x 66.0 mm (3.9 x 2.6 inches)
Valves/Cylinder 4
Fuel System Carburettor. PGM-FI electronic fuel injection
Fuel Control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition Computer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic
Cooling Liquid
Transmission
Gearbox 6-speed
Final Drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Wet, multiplate with coil springs
Chassis
Trail 110 mm (4.3 inches)
Front Suspension Telescopic fork
Front Travel 155 mm (6.1 inches)
Rear Suspension Pro-Link damper with 40-step spring preload (*and stepless rebound damping) adjustment
Rear Travel 145 mm (5.7 inches)
Wheelbase 1560 mm (61.4 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 110/80-19
Rear Tyre 150/70-17
Front Brakes Double disc. 296 x 4.5mm dual hydraulic disc with Combined 3-piston callipers (*ABS) and sintered metal pads
Rear Brakes Single disc. 256 x 5mm hydraulic disc with Combined 3-piston calliper (*ABS) and sintered metal pads
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight 238.0 kg (524.7 pounds)
Power/Weight 0.3888 HP/kg
Overall Height 1465 mm (57.7 inches)
Overall Length 2300 mm (90.6 inches)
Overall Width 930 mm (36.6 inches)
Fuel Capacity 25.00 litres (6.61 US gallons)
Other
Starter Electric
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