At the heart of the 2008 Honda XL1000V Varadero allround motorcycle, Honda features a 996 cc (60.8 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, 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 244.2 kg (538 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.38 HP/kg (2.64 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 838 mm (33 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 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
0.38 HP/kg (2.64 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,000–7,500 rpm
Standover Height
838 mm (33 in)
Engine
Displacement996.0 ccm (60.78 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power92.5 HP (67.5 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Torque98.0 Nm (10.0 kgf-m or 72.3 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
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