The Honda XL1000V thread

Two Plugs · 11-30-2007, 09:14 AM

You can find some remarks about Honda's big trail bike here, but I haven't found a thread for this superb Honda... So, here it is! And since it will come available in Canada next year, I guess that it will come to the US as well... Sooner or later...

Two Plugs · 11-30-2007, 09:16 AM

PS: Don't buy the Original side bags as showen on the bike above... I had them on my '04 ABS, but they are crap. Go for the Hebco % Becker alu ones, they are just perfect!

Zuan · 11-30-2007, 06:11 PM

I wonder if I will see one next week at the Toronto Motorcycle Show..

Two Plugs · 12-02-2007, 01:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zuan

I wonder if I will see one next week at the Toronto Motorcycle Show..

Keep us posted, and perhaps you could share some pics?

RobbieO · 12-02-2007, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zuan

I wonder if I will see one next week at the Toronto Motorcycle Show..

I just checked the web site.......and..........yes, yes you will see one.

NORTH RIDER · 12-02-2007, 09:02 PM

the bike has been confirmed to be available next year in canada. it will never make it to the USA . IT WILL BE A HUGE FLOP IN NORTH AMERICA ,SO BUY ONE NEXT YEAR, I AM. as for the bags honda is giving them away in europe with the 2008 varadero i hope they do the same but i will still order the new GOBI bags and engine bars. i have been waiting a long time for this bike and i think it will be here 2 years tops so get one while you can.

Fiddlestix · 12-03-2007, 10:06 AM

Hey North Rider, why do you think it would be a flop in North America?

Curiosity!

Dave

Two Plugs · 12-03-2007, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fiddlestix

Hey North Rider, why do you think it would be a flop in North America?

Curiosity!

Dave

Yes, I am curious to... For the crashbars: don't buy any Givi or so, but go for the (German) SW Motech crashbars. They are solid (proven!) as a rock, and easy to install (and to swing aside if you need to remove the fairing for repairs or maintenance!)

We've got them both on our MK1 (2000) and my MK2 (2004 ABS)

Don't go for the original panniers. Also Givi crap. On the ST1100 the panniers came from Hebco & Becker... solid like a safe!

Two Plugs · 12-03-2007, 11:57 AM

Oops, forgotten... Pictures...

And on the old MK1 (sorry for the tiny picture...)

A complete list of crahsbars can be viewed here:
http://users.bart.nl/~stikfort/new_i...crashbars.html

AKTroy · 12-03-2007, 12:51 PM

Funny how alot of the new big Adv Touring bikes are looking like Strom's!

Two Plugs · 12-03-2007, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by AKTroy

Funny how alot of the new big Adv Touring bikes are looking like Strom's!

From which Planet are you...?
The Varadero was introduced in September 1998... At that moment Suzuki only build the single DR650... So every thing after that date was a copy...

Suzuki did not even bother to make it right!

AKTroy · 12-03-2007, 07:27 PM

[quote=Two Plugs]From which Planet are you...? /quote]

Well it is earth but in this part of the planet we've yet to see them so forgive me my indiscretion.

Im sure with the Honda name on its something Id be interested in taking a look at if we ever get a chance and I tire of the Strom. Either way its no time soon!

atgreg · 12-04-2007, 12:43 PM

They dont like sand !!!!

Two Plugs · 12-07-2007, 02:18 AM

You are right, lose sand is not the surface the mighty Dero likes... And me neither...

On gravelroads the bike handles solid as a rock though!

batmo · 12-08-2007, 08:23 AM

I hope we get the chance to purchase the XL1000V here in the US...it looks like a great alternative to the KTM....BMW/GS and Triumph Tiger.

11-30-2007, 09:14 AM	#1
Two Plugs ^OP Studly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Groningen Province - Top of Holland Oddometer: 979	The Honda XL1000V thread You can find some remarks about Honda's big trail bike here, but I haven't found a thread for this superb Honda... So, here it is! And since it will come available in Canada next year, I guess that it will come to the US as well... Sooner or later... __________________ 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!

11-30-2007, 09:16 AM	#2
Two Plugs ^OP Studly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Groningen Province - Top of Holland Oddometer: 979	PS: Don't buy the Original side bags as showen on the bike above... I had them on my '04 ABS, but they are crap. Go for the Hebco % Becker alu ones, they are just perfect! __________________ 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!

12-02-2007, 09:02 PM	#6
NORTH RIDER Studly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2007 Location: THUNDER BAY,ONT CANADA Oddometer: 655	the xlv1000 the bike has been confirmed to be available next year in canada. it will never make it to the USA . IT WILL BE A HUGE FLOP IN NORTH AMERICA ,SO BUY ONE NEXT YEAR, I AM. as for the bags honda is giving them away in europe with the 2008 varadero i hope they do the same but i will still order the new GOBI bags and engine bars. i have been waiting a long time for this bike and i think it will be here 2 years tops so get one while you can.

12-03-2007, 11:57 AM	#9
Two Plugs ^OP Studly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Groningen Province - Top of Holland Oddometer: 979	Oops, forgotten... Pictures... And on the old MK1 (sorry for the tiny picture...) A complete list of crahsbars can be viewed here: http://users.bart.nl/~stikfort/new_i...crashbars.html __________________ 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!

12-03-2007, 12:51 PM	#10
AKTroy BE AWARE OF TRAINS Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Eagle River, Alaska Oddometer: 2,099	Funny how alot of the new big Adv Touring bikes are looking like Strom's! __________________ Team Pterodactyl, Hooligan Division. R.I.P Harry Mythical Riders, boy are they movin'. Thru dust, rocks & mud..............they're FUKENGRUVEN! As I look back through the decades, theres a thought that prevails. We are born without a road map and a choice of many trails...........

11-30-2007, 06:11 PM	#3
Zuan n00b Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Burlington ON Oddometer: 8	I wonder if I will see one next week at the Toronto Motorcycle Show..

12-03-2007, 10:06 AM	#7
Fiddlestix Leapin' Lizard Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Allen Park, Michigan Oddometer: 220	Hey North Rider, why do you think it would be a flop in North America? Curiosity! Dave

12-03-2007, 07:27 PM	#12
AKTroy BE AWARE OF TRAINS Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Eagle River, Alaska Oddometer: 2,099	[quote=Two Plugs]From which Planet are you...? /quote] Well it is earth but in this part of the planet we've yet to see them so forgive me my indiscretion. Im sure with the Honda name on its something Id be interested in taking a look at if we ever get a chance and I tire of the Strom. Either way its no time soon! __________________ Team Pterodactyl, Hooligan Division. R.I.P Harry Mythical Riders, boy are they movin'. Thru dust, rocks & mud..............they're FUKENGRUVEN! As I look back through the decades, theres a thought that prevails. We are born without a road map and a choice of many trails...........

12-04-2007, 12:43 PM	#13
atgreg Africatwinarama Joined: Mar 2003 Location: Sydney Australia Oddometer: 9,758	They dont like sand !!!! __________________ 1990 RD04 Africa twin 750 350,000km and still going strong

12-07-2007, 02:18 AM	#14
Two Plugs ^OP Studly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Groningen Province - Top of Holland Oddometer: 979	You are right, lose sand is not the surface the mighty Dero likes... And me neither... On gravelroads the bike handles solid as a rock though! __________________ 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!

12-08-2007, 08:23 AM	#15
batmo Just a Rider Joined: May 2006 Location: SW Oregon Oddometer: 112	I hope we get the chance to purchase the XL1000V here in the US...it looks like a great alternative to the KTM....BMW/GS and Triumph Tiger.

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