The Honda XL1000V thread - Page 8

Two Plugs · 06-28-2008, 12:51 PM

Perhaps should we try to visit Oz some day in the future... I already fell in love with South Africa, but downunder should be offering some amazing stuff as well!

Btw... it seems that Oz is getting the Dero back as well, starting 2nd half of this year.

ozcan · 06-28-2008, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Two Plugs

Perhaps should we try to visit Oz some day in the future... I already fell in love with South Africa, but downunder should be offering some amazing stuff as well!

Btw... it seems that Oz is getting the Dero back as well, starting 2nd half of this year.

You'd enjoy it Down Under. Feel welcome to stay. Dutch friends will behere for the first months of 2009. Yes, the Dero is on the way. Looking forward to that... . Could it match, or beat my RD04 for economy...?

Two Plugs · 06-29-2008, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ozcan

You'd enjoy it Down Under. Feel welcome to stay. Dutch friends will behere for the first months of 2009. Yes, the Dero is on the way. Looking forward to that... . Could it match, or beat my RD04 for economy...?

It will beat your thrusty RD04 by far, believe me. Honda's PFI fuel injection is one of the best you can get on a bike these days! And the 08 Varadero is equipped with the latest version...

mchester · 06-29-2008, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Two Plugs

It will beat your thrusty RD04 by far, believe me. Honda's PFI fuel injection is one of the best you can get on a bike these days! And the 08 Varadero is equipped with the latest version...

Can you give us an example of the fuel economy you see on the 08M Vara? Thanks.

Two Plugs · 06-30-2008, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by mchester

Can you give us an example of the fuel economy you see on the 08M Vara? Thanks.

No, because for good objective figures I would like to ride the 08 for several 1.000 km - I only did near to 1.000 on a brand new bike which had to be run in properly first.

But on my '04 (52.000 k on the counter) I can easily manage to get 17 km to the litre (Super Plus +98 ron) on speed touring, under normal circumstances I can do 20-22 km (country roads cruising at 90 - 100 km/h)on the litre with full luggage (2 38l Alu H&B panniers, topcase, bagster tankbag and a 80 litre Ortlieb bigpack with camping gear on the rear seat)

This is the same economy we get from our '2000 Mk1 (carburettor model) tnx to different (dynojet) jets on the carbs and a modified Firestorm K&N air filter. The MK1 is thirstier on (fast) motorway travels (difference with my fuel injected MK2 is 2 litre more on a full fuel tank which can store 25 litres) and my wife rides the bike with the same amount of luggage as I do. On motorways we usually cruise at 130 km/h - 150 km/h in Germany - No speed limits!

I'm sorry, but I live in the Metric World and can't provide these figures in
MPG...

mchester · 06-30-2008, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Two Plugs

I'm sorry, but I live in the Metric World and can't provide these figures in
MPG...

Thanks... No problem, I am capable of the math...

About 50 MPG (US), not bad at all... You think the 08M is even better? That is pretty close to waht I get on my ST1300 (Pan European).

Two Plugs · 07-09-2008, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by mchester

Thanks... No problem, I am capable of the math...

About 50 MPG (US), not bad at all... You think the 08M is even better? That is pretty close to waht I get on my ST1300 (Pan European).

I've answered that one (the 08 question)... If you could translate the MPG (US) thing for me, we both are happy!

My brother rides a ST1300X and on my 04 Varadero the difference in fuel consumption is minor. Yes, I do think that a 08 can do better.

mchester · 07-09-2008, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Two Plugs

I've answered that one (the 08 question)... If you could translate the MPG (US) thing for me, we both are happy!

My brother rides a ST1300X and on my 04 Varadero the difference in fuel consumption is minor. Yes, I do think that a 08 can do better.

Cool... Now if we can just convince American Honda that there is a market here in the states for this bike... Maybe soon... I hope...

Beez · 07-11-2008, 12:26 PM

Well I finally got pages scanned and posted on my SmugMug of an adventure touring comparison I got to take part in many years ago which you guys might find useful since it includes the Honda Varadero. Scans are big enough that one should have no trouble reading from a moniter.

http://beez.smugmug.com/gallery/5383598_ZQ9pS

Definitely the biggest and porkiest bike of the group, had a great seat and was a wonderful streetbike. Was just ok on gravel roads and absolutely sucked in even the slightest bit of sand (tires could help a lot here of course). As a former Superhawk owner I was not impressed with the motor in the Varadero. I don't know if it was extra weight, state-of-tune or what but it sucked compared to the Superhawk's which I loved. I'm not up to date on the current Varadero but it probably has EFI now and a host of other improvements so that is likely a non-issue. Still, I don't think anyone in the U.S. is missing out since we have the V-Strom 1000 which is better in every way and has a much better aftermarket.

mchester · 07-11-2008, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Beez

Well I finally got pages scanned and posted on my SmugMug of an adventure touring comparison I got to take part in many years ago which you guys might find useful since it includes the Honda Varadero. Scans are big enough that one should have no trouble reading from a moniter.

http://beez.smugmug.com/gallery/5383598_ZQ9pS

Definitely the biggest and porkiest bike of the group, had a great seat and was a wonderful streetbike. Was just ok on gravel roads and absolutely sucked in even the slightest bit of sand (tires could help a lot here of course). As a former Superhawk owner I was not impressed with the motor in the Varadero. I don't know if it was extra weight, state-of-tune or what but it sucked compared to the Superhawk's which I loved. I'm not up to date on the current Varadero but it probably has EFI now and a host of other improvements so that is likely a non-issue. Still, I don't think anyone in the U.S. is missing out since we have the V-Strom 1000 which is better in every way and has a much better aftermarket.

So, somebody can't do math.... The Honda is not the heaviest in this group. Both the Guzzi and the BMW are heavier.

Beez · 07-11-2008, 01:38 PM

I didn't say heaviest. The Varadero doesn't carry its weight as well. While it may weigh less it is physically larger and wider through the tank, pegs and seat.

Two Plugs · 07-15-2008, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Beez

I didn't say heaviest. The Varadero doesn't carry its weight as well. While it may weigh less it is physically larger and wider through the tank, pegs and seat.

We have owned a 97 Africa Twin and despite the fact that the good, old Twin is apr. 20 kg less heavy as an MK1 Varadero (the 1998-2002 carb version), the Dero is easier to handle because its centre of gravity is lower as on the Africa Twin.

Although I am not a Beemer admirer (they tend to brake down every speedbumb... ) the big plus is that the weight is mostly 'compressed' in the boxer engine... Which is a big plus in handling...

Iron_man · 07-21-2008, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Two Plugs

Inspired by some of the postings above... Lets share it!
(Have to search for my own though...

)

Your wish is my command m8

FYI thats a 2000, carb model, with 60 k Klms on the odo, slightly modified

Two Plugs · 07-22-2008, 12:21 AM

Nice one... You made some good modifications on the bike I see... I love the white indicators and your exhaust system!

Iron_man · 07-22-2008, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Two Plugs

Nice one... You made some good modifications on the bike I see... I love the white indicators and your exhaust system!

...The most recent mod being ... 6 gear box

06-28-2008, 12:51 PM	#106
Two Plugs ^OP Studly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Groningen Province - Top of Holland Oddometer: 979	Perhaps should we try to visit Oz some day in the future... I already fell in love with South Africa, but downunder should be offering some amazing stuff as well! Btw... it seems that Oz is getting the Dero back as well, starting 2nd half of this year. __________________ Bernard 'Two Plugs', NL the First International Crosstourer Forum - www.crosstourer-international.com the First International Varadero Forum - www.varadero-international.com May 2013 Wales/UK: 15th Varadero & 2nd Crosstourer International Meeting!

07-11-2008, 12:26 PM	#114
Beez Given to fly Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Framingham, MA Oddometer: 5,498	Cycle World comparison with Varadero Well I finally got pages scanned and posted on my SmugMug of an adventure touring comparison I got to take part in many years ago which you guys might find useful since it includes the Honda Varadero. Scans are big enough that one should have no trouble reading from a moniter. http://beez.smugmug.com/gallery/5383598_ZQ9pS Definitely the biggest and porkiest bike of the group, had a great seat and was a wonderful streetbike. Was just ok on gravel roads and absolutely sucked in even the slightest bit of sand (tires could help a lot here of course). As a former Superhawk owner I was not impressed with the motor in the Varadero. I don't know if it was extra weight, state-of-tune or what but it sucked compared to the Superhawk's which I loved. I'm not up to date on the current Varadero but it probably has EFI now and a host of other improvements so that is likely a non-issue. Still, I don't think anyone in the U.S. is missing out since we have the V-Strom 1000 which is better in every way and has a much better aftermarket.

07-22-2008, 12:21 AM	#119
Two Plugs ^OP Studly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Groningen Province - Top of Holland Oddometer: 979	Nice one... You made some good modifications on the bike I see... I love the white indicators and your exhaust system! __________________ Bernard 'Two Plugs', NL the First International Crosstourer Forum - www.crosstourer-international.com the First International Varadero Forum - www.varadero-international.com May 2013 Wales/UK: 15th Varadero & 2nd Crosstourer International Meeting!

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07-11-2008, 01:38 PM	#116
Beez Given to fly Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Framingham, MA Oddometer: 5,498	I didn't say heaviest. The Varadero doesn't carry its weight as well. While it may weigh less it is physically larger and wider through the tank, pegs and seat.