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Motorcycle specifications HondaVARADERO XL 1000 V 2002 Grande dame of asphalt

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Who would have bet on the success of the Varadero? When it was unveiled, this enormous trail bike stirred up a lot of controversy. A peculiar design, a weight that wasn't really contained, a high-slung seat and a price tag in the same vein: not a foregone conclusion for this beast. What's more, this particular tourer encroached on the segment benchmark: the BMW R 1150 GS. But in use, the Honda won everyone over. In addition to its high level of comfort, the machine's biggest strength is its bubbling engine. Nothing less than the VTR 1000 's excellent V-twin powers the happy crew. Revised to deliver more torque, the twin-cylinder engine exudes health and personality.

With a mill like this and comfortable suspension, the Varadero flies down the road. With excellent protection, top-notch seating and a delighted passenger, the Honda lets you rack up the kilometers at sustained speed without a care in the world... except for fuel consumption. The twin is gluttonous, and the 5-speed gearbox doesn't help curb its appetite. The long-travel suspension provides a great deal of comfort, but doesn't make the Honda a magician of trajectories. That doesn't stop it from being surprisingly maneuverable (for a machine of this calibre). The CBS coupled braking system is very reassuring, and will certainly be fitted to all Honda road models in the near future. Even if the bike remains a trail bike (well, mostly in spirit), don't count on it to make any off-road forays - its off-road capabilities are virtually non-existent. On tarmac, however, the Varadero is a queen of the road.

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Key facts Honda VARADERO XL 1000 V (2002) : What you need to know before you buy

Highlights

  • Powerful engine
  • Top comfort
  • Protection

Weak points

  • Poids important
  • Saddle height
  • Price

Prices

Basic version
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10,593€

Bikers' reviews

of 39 reviews

Model sold in 1999 2000 2001 2002

Performance

Specifications Honda VARADERO XL 1000 V 2002

Chassis
Frame : Steel trellis, load-bearing motor
Fuel capacity : 25 liters (6.60 US gallons)
Seat height : 845 mm (33.27 in)
Length : 2,295 mm (90.35 in)
Width : 880 mm (34.65 in)
Min height : 1,460 mm (57.48 in)
Wheelbase : 1,560 mm (61.42 in)
Dry weight : 220 kg (485 lb)
Weight when fully loaded : 257 kg (567 lb)
Front axle
Telehydraulic fork Ø 43 mm , Wheel travel : 175 mm (6.89 in)
Braking 2 discs Ø 296 mm (11.65 in), caliper 3 pistons
Front tire : 110 / 80 - 19 → Order this type of tire
Pressure : 2.5 bar
Transmission
5 stage gearbox
Secondary by chain
Rear axle
Pro-link monoshock, Wheel travel : 155 mm (6.10 in)
Braking 1 disc Ø 256 mm (10.08 in), caliper 3 pistons
Rear tire : 150 / 70 - 17 → Order this type of tire
Pressure : 2.5 bar
Motor
two-cylinder 90° L-shape , 4 strokes
2 Ø 42 mm carburetors
Cooling system : liquid
2 ACT
4 valves per cylinder
996 cc (Bore x stroke: 98 x 66 mm)
95 ch (93.70 hp) to 8,000 rpm
9.90 mkg to 6,000 rpm
Power-to-weight ratio : 2.35 kg/ch
Weight / torque ratio : 22.22 kg/mkg
Compression : 9:1
Standard equipment
Brake assist : Double CBS
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Compare the VARADERO XL 1000 V to its competitors

Fuel consumption

Honda VARADERO XL 1000 V 2002 Undisclosed
Suzuki DL 1000 V-STROM 2002 : 7.80 liters/100km (0.30 mpg)
Aprilia CAPONORD 1000 ETV 2002 : 6.20 liters/100km (0.38 mpg)

Range

Honda VARADERO XL 1000 V 2002 Undisclosed
Suzuki DL 1000 V-STROM 2002 : 282 km (175 miles)
Aprilia CAPONORD 1000 ETV 2002 : 403 km (250 miles)

Torque

Honda VARADERO XL 1000 V 2002 : 9.9 mkg
Suzuki DL 1000 V-STROM 2002 : 10.3 mkg
Aprilia CAPONORD 1000 ETV 2002 : 9.8 mkg

Power

Honda VARADERO XL 1000 V 2002 : 95 ch (93.70 hp)
Suzuki DL 1000 V-STROM 2002 : 98 ch (96.60 hp)
Aprilia CAPONORD 1000 ETV 2002 : 98 ch (96.60 hp)

Power-to-Weight ratio

Honda VARADERO XL 1000 V 2002 : 2.35 kg/ch
Suzuki DL 1000 V-STROM 2002 : 2.14 kg/ch
Aprilia CAPONORD 1000 ETV 2002 : 2.23 kg/ch

Torque-to-Weight ratio

Honda VARADERO XL 1000 V 2002 : 22.22 kg/mkg
Suzuki DL 1000 V-STROM 2002 : 20.1 kg/mkg
Aprilia CAPONORD 1000 ETV 2002 : 21.94 kg/mkg

Speed

Honda VARADERO XL 1000 V 2002 : 200 km/h (124.30 mph)
Suzuki DL 1000 V-STROM 2002 : over 200 km/h (124.30 mph)
Aprilia CAPONORD 1000 ETV 2002 : approximately 220 km/h (136.70 mph)

Bikers' reviews Leave a review - 39 reviews

Excellent compromis
French Jeff1583 Model 1999
After having had about thirty motorcycles and maxi scooters, the Varadero 1000 is a powerful, comfortable, agile pleasure with a high riding position that protects the arms and wrists. A fine machine for my 67th birthday Rating : 5/5
French Lolo Model 1999
Hello I just bought a varadero 1000 99 can someone tell me how many spark plugs there are I changed the front and according to tuto there is one under the tank I have disassembled and found nothing thank you for your answer Rating : 5/5
Une grosse mémère bonne à beaucoup de choses
French Model 2002
I'm the proud owner of a 2002 carbureted model, which I love every time I ride it. I'm 1.81 m tall and weigh 105 kilos, and I'm very comfortable on my Vara, which is fitted with a Givi high bubble, new Factory Shock shocks and a gearbox output sprocket minus one tooth. My outings average 450 kilometers, mostly on mountain roads, with a rational to dynamic driving style that allows me to reach a range of 350 kilometers before the reserve, and this on 20 liters of gasoline, i.e. 5.71 L/100km. It's not free of recurring problems, but they're not major ones. There's the fuel pump at around 45-50,000km, the governor and stator at around 80,000km, and the timing chain tensioners at around 90,000km. The icing on the cake is the Vara-Hannes Varadero's YouTube mileage of over 700,000 km, and that's no joke ✌️ Rating : 4/5
French Thierry Model 2001
Handy as can be, powerful and responds to every request, top motorcycle, although I've had many, but this one is really top. Rating : 5/5
French GARY Model 2000
EXELENTE MOTO TENU DE ROUTE IMPECABLE FREINAGE NIKEL A 2 DESSUS ONT NE SANS PAS CA PASSAGERE.POUR MOI SEUL DEMOLE CONSO UN PEU GOURMANDE JE FAIT Pas mal de petite route model 2004 .fiable robuste Rating : 5/5
Ma camionnette
French Hervé Model 2000
I've been over 50 for several years now, and I've had so many bikes that I can't remember them all!
Well, I've just bought a VARADERO for my road trip to the North Cape... Yes, it's the second one I've bought, and I've got blind confidence and comfort!
Just so you know, I've got a DUCATI 749 for pleasure, and the VARAD is my outlet for commuting 450 km to and from the office (Arras Paris)...Although I've got a company car...But under the helmet I'm ageless!
Ride SAfe
Hervé
Rating : 5/5
French Flo
Hi, do you make the round trip from Arras to Paris on a single tank? I'm looking for a motorcycle for exactly the same trip Rating : 1/5
French Fred
Hi, in answer to your question, the Varadero doesn't have this range, 200 or 230 when pushed Rating : 3/5
content de mon achat
French Kouid Model 2000
I've just bought a varadero and I can tell you, having had all kinds of bikes, that this one is a very pleasant all-rounder. Comfort, handling, power, there's enough here and yet I'm sure that's not all
i can't wait for the weather to get a bit better, but first of all, we'll have to be careful all the time!!!! Mesdames, Messieurs bonne route!
Rating : 4/5
Antwerpen
French Moca Model 1999
Que du bonheur, riem a dire Rating : 5/5
Top !!
French Dylan Model 2000
A monster of reliability! 200,000 kilometers and counting Rating : 5/5
Recherche d'une pièce et de son nom.
French Model 2002
Hello everyone,

Reading the comments, I recognize my 2002 bike. I really enjoy riding it, alone or with a friend, even though a few years ago I had a bandit 1200 naked that I really liked. Nothing in common, but I love this Varadero, especially now that I'm a few years older. Maybe you can help me, I bought a starter relay to change it but I'm looking for the red plastic part that's stuck on it because the plugs are corroded and I can't start anymore. I don't know the name of this part but the relay is always sold alone without the part that plugs into it
Rating : 4/5
French Leblack Model 2000
My 2000 blue varadero is just waiting to roll. What happiness... Rating : 5/5
French Gigi Model 2001
First big trail. Model 2001. Excellent bike for touring on all types of roads. Good protection with high bubble, very comfortable. The bike handles well despite its weight and high center of gravity. Very good roadholding and easy to ride through corners. It can leave a lot behind. Just be careful on wet roads! It's a pity that fuel consumption is so high, even in normal driving conditions. Average 7.2l/100.
Having ridden a 1300 fjr, 1200 BMW, Mt09, I find the Varadero a good compromise for a moderate second-hand budget.
BONNE route à tous et prudence.
Rating : 4/5
French Moca Model 1999
Nothing to say, just happiness on the road... that's Honda... bravo Rating : 5/5
French Philty13
Hello, I also have a Varadejo XLV 1000 from May 2001 and the engine, in addition to its natural noise, has a rather significant "whistling" sound. Is it the Varadejo's natural noise? Thanks for your feedback. Philty Rating : 5/5
French Max
I have a varadero 1000 2002 approximately 79500 kms I had it has 77700 kms I am going to change shock absorber A.R. 18 years that to put in the place then it is true the engine whistled I believed that there was a normal concern yes no I would like to have a return thank you cdlt Rating : 4/5
French honda Model 1999
good machine ...heavy indeed and too high i'm going to have it lowered at honda in duo i'm delighted with it Rating : 5/5
French chameau
Hello, I advise you to put just a saddle hollow, I'm 1m74, I touch the feet quietly on the ground and I do not lose the quality of suspension travel! Rating : 5/5
je recherche
French dixie Model 2000
i'm looking for a 1000 varadero not too many km in tbe Rating : 5/5
bjs a tous je possède un varadero 1000 de 2001 affiche 43000kms c\'est une super routiere exellent pour la balade je ne suis pas un grand motard mais je me regale avec . avec un passager c\'est une exellente moto aussi bienur je ne fait pas de ville a par en grand voyage c\'est vrai un peu haut quand on n'est pas tres souple mais rien de bien mechant . Rating : 5/5
French Dadi Model 2000
J a model of 2000 with 56000 on the odometer just change voltage regulator sensor box and the j v just change a hose that has a leak due to l\'âge things that on the number d\'années happens cinon a very good motorcycle torque consumption between 5 and 6 liters per cent knowing that she is high better be big Rating : 5/5
changement de moto
French jojo Model 2000
Hi, I've just changed my bike. I had a 1300 fjr from 2005 with 13500 km, instead I bought a 1000 varadero from 2000 with 70000 km. What a change. The handling is exellent for a big trail Rating : 5/5
varad 99
French polo 54 Model 1999
i have 126.000 km with my blue varad, I often check the oil level, sometimes a little topping up is needed but it's light, of course there's weight, but once on the road what happiness, the engine purrs like a big cat, ideal power for overtaking, for braking you have to anticipate well even with the coupling and above all put on new lokheed, I had 2 africa among others, if I had the means I would keep my varad and I would take another africa because the 750 has a nice noise in high revs Rating : 4/5
Problème démarrage
French Model 2002
After every winter, the varadero 1000 won't start. New, fully-charged battery. Is this normal? Rating : 1/5
varadero
French leroy973 Model 2001
i've just bought a 2001 with 18000 kms, a top machine for French Guiana, a real pleasure. Rating : 4/5
Problème de carbus sur 1000 Varadero ?
took over the bike 5 years ago, two africa twins and a 2000 varadero; after 4,000 km, I can confirm that it's a superb bike, agile, ultra-stable on the freeway, even at sustained speed; and the twin-cylinder is very good, lively; much better than the flat of the 1200 GS; on the other hand, I'm worried about the carburetion? it feels like I'm constantly turning with the choke, and when riding, the deceleration isn't very clear, it pauses at around 2,000 rpm... and it smokes a little, even when hot
it happened all of a sudden... I'm thinking of the air filter... in short, I'm interested in your comments
bonne route
Rating : 4/5
varadero 1000 carbu
French polo54 Model 1999
motorcycle a little heavy but very powerful, good braking, with a comfortable seat it's nickel, it lacks a 6th gear but I'm better than on my old africa which was raised (whose center of gravity was too high) Rating : 4/5
Now that's a good bike. I dreamed of owning one, and now I have! 35000KM in 13 years. I can't wait to get my license. It's even more motivating. Although some people find it heavy, when you're on your feet and have good legs and arms, it does the trick, and if you like it, you don't care what other people think
Hi everyone DD
Rating : 5/5
SUPER BECANE BELLE ALLURE ROBUSTE CONFORTABLE JE PASSE MON PERMIS BIENTO JE VIEN DANS ACHETER UNE AVANT J GOUTER A DE NONBREUSES 125 ACTUELLEMENT LA VARADERO INJECTION 125 TRES BONNE MOTO ECONOMIQUE JE F 420KM AVANT DE FAIRE LE PLEIN SOI 3L30 AU CENT KIL JE LA CONSEIL FORTEMENT AUX PERSONNES QUI NE VEULE PAS DE GROSSE MOTO IL M'ARRIVER DE FAIRE RENNES PENMARCH AVEC SENS PROBLEME BONNE JOURNEE A TOUS Rating : 4/5
GT
French Model 2002
This bike is ideal for freeway travel without fatigue, better than the Crosstourer, but as soon as you get to the city, watch out for the weight of the machine and its height. Fuel consumption identical to the Crosstourer and Varadero, around 5.5 L/100 in normal driving Rating : 4/5
French
hi can you confirm the consumption because on the test it says 10l to 100 i'm looking for a used one thank you Rating : 5/5
French
Hello,
in reply to CYANA26, I can confirm that on my bike I have never reached 10l/100. I've had this bike for several years and I systematically note my fuel consumption at every fill-up. My average is 6.7L/100, with a minimum of 5.1L/100 and a maximum of 7.8L/100, which I got during a motorway trip with 2 people on the bike, fully loaded (2 full top case suitcases) and with a strong headwind. A .
Rating : 5/5
French
hi, same for me, 5l in cool riding, and a bit more in moderate riding mode. but my riding is a mix of everything. and i switch to reserve after 350 kms. excellent bike, and if i have to change, it's because i'm getting older (63 years old) and would switch to a lighter and less powerful bike like transalp or vstrom Rating : 5/5
I have a 2002 model with 66,000 km. I've had it for 2 and a half years and it's been a real pleasure! The only problem I've encountered is that the muffler gaskets have disintegrated, causing explosions in the exhaust. It cost me 100 Euros to change them. Today, I'm parting with it, with a twinge of regret, for a 1200 crosstourer, which is admittedly a notch above the Varadero. Rating : 5/5
French francis Model 1999
i'm looking for the color of the lateral stickers on my black varadero

thank you for answering

happy new year to all varadurists
Rating : 5/5
French Model 2002
i've been riding the Varadero for 2 years now; not a single problem and I've always ridden it as a duo. It's an excellent machine despite its weight, especially when stationary, but it's a joy from the very first turns of the wheel. Bonne route Rating : 5/5
French Model 2002
i've owned a 2008 varadero for 3000 kms. It's a fabulous bike. Torque, power, braking, protection, handling, it excels in everything. It's a bit high up on its legs, but when you're riding it, you feel like you're dominating the road. It's very easy to handle in town, as it's quite slim. It's a little heavy at standstill, but you get used to it. The twin-cylinder engine knocks a little below 2,000 rpm, but picks up again in 6th gear at 40 kph. Fuel consumption is controlled at between 6 and 7 liters per 100 kms. Great rides ahead. Bonne route à tous. Guyanne Rating : 5/5
good at everything this bike, alone or in a duo, gives excellent sensations on small roads, main roads or freeways; I've done the gorges de l'ardeche du verdon and du tarn with my wife and we were frankly delighted by its comfort and handling;; be careful when stopping it remains a little heavy just a question of getting used to it Rating : 5/5
French Model 2002
Very good machine, fuel consumption 5L/100 for injections at 6 speeds respecting the regulations I'm, it's not obvious but good, I recommend it to all people who measure mininum 1.78
road holding impec all alone or in pairs
So have a nice trip with the VARADERO!
Rating : 5/5
French Model 2002
I've been driving my 2005 Varadero since May 11, 2005. I have 55,000 km under my belt and haven't had a single problem with it
I can confirm that it's an excellent, easy-to-handle tourer. As I'm a tall man, I can't think of a bike I'd rather replace it with. Bravo to Honda for building this magnificent adult bike. It's a real pleasure to ride, and to try it is to adopt it

Headlight call V
Rating : 5/5
French Model 2002
Rides a Varadero mod. 2003 ( Inj,bv6, cata) Excellent bike; I've covered 30000 kms in 3 years and never had a single problem. First rear tire replaced at 13000 kms. Excellent range; frequently 380 kms. Ideal for two-up riding, even when loaded. Top-notch comfort; and the peachiness to boot. I'm going to replace it for a 2007 model. No question of changing models. Long road to all. Headlight call. Rating : 5/5
French Model 2002
motorcycle (model 2002 24000km) very easy to live with on a daily basis
a bit heavy in town, but after a few months you get used to it, more of a highway eater
very comfortable a bit gluttonous (7litres) beware of the panniers they are wider than the handlebars, wonderful braking even without ABS bonne route a tous
Rating : 5/5
I've had a Varadero for 2 years, and I've done
66,000 km (I know I drive a lot), bike still perfect, changed chain kit at 48,000, no vibrations since I changed the tires, I drive with Bridgestone BT 020 front and rear, fairly soft rubber (4500 km rear tire) without making any burns of course. I'm going to change it for the injection model soon, but I'll never change my Varadero for another model.
Rating : 5/5
French Model 2002
It's a good bike that's easy to handle, despite its size. The lighting is effective, so you can ride it on a country road at night.
There's some steering between 140 and 150, which disappears above that, but 140 is sometimes hard to hold (wind and asphalt are aggravating factors). Sometimes, because I don't check it all the time.
The most disturbing problem for me is its fuel consumption. It's hard to get it down below 7 liters per cent. Petrol is getting expensive..
but I'm happy with it!
Rating : 5/5
French Model 2002
tres bonne moto.je l'utilise depuis un an et nous avons pacouru 20000km en semble sans un probleme.c'est ma premiere moto et je ne conte pas la revendre de si tôt.malgré mon âge(24ans)je trouve tres agreable de pouvoir faire de long tragé sans ce ruiner le do et les fesses!!!!
Rating : 5/5
French Model 2002
super bike to be enjoyed without moderation Rating : 5/5
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