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Key specifications
| Specification | Honda XL 1000V Varadero2013 | Kawasaki VERSYS 1000 LT2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine displacement | 996 cm³ | 1,000 cm³ |
| Power | 92 hp (69 kW) | 120 hp (89 kW) |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Wet weight | — | 249 kg |
| Seat height | 838 mm | 841 mm |
| Fuel tank capacity | 25 L | 20.8 L |
Full specification comparison
Engine
| Specification | Honda XL 1000V Varadero2013 | Kawasaki VERSYS 1000 LT2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine displacement | 996 cm³ | 1,000 cm³ |
| Power | 92 hp (69 kW) | 120 hp (89 kW) |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Engine type | V-Twin, four-stroke | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection | Injection |
Transmission
| Specification | Honda XL 1000V Varadero2013 | Kawasaki VERSYS 1000 LT2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Gearbox | Manual 6-speed | Manual 6-speed |
| Final drive | Chain | Chain |
Dimensions and weight
| Specification | Honda XL 1000V Varadero2013 | Kawasaki VERSYS 1000 LT2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Wet weight | — | 249 kg |
| Seat height | 838 mm | 841 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,560 mm | 1,519 mm |
| Ground clearance | 181 mm | 150 mm |
| Fuel tank capacity | 25 L | 20.8 L |
Chassis and suspension
| Specification | Honda XL 1000V Varadero2013 | Kawasaki VERSYS 1000 LT2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | — | Twin-spar aluminum |
| Front suspension | 43mm telescopic fork, 155mm axle travel | KYB 43mm inverted front fork with adjustable rebound and preload |
| Rear suspension | Pro-Link damper with 40-step spring preload (*and stepless rebound damping) adjustment, 145mm axle travel | Horizontal back-link shock with adjustable rebound damping and adjustable spring preload, remote preload adjuster |
Brakes and wheels
| Specification | Honda XL 1000V Varadero2013 | Kawasaki VERSYS 1000 LT2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Combined 3-piston callipers and sintered metal pads . | Double disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Combined 3-piston callipers and sintered metal pads. | Single disc. ABS. Single-piston caliper. |
| Front tyre | 110/80-R19 | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tyre | 150/70-R17 | 180/55-17 |