Can you ride the Honda XL1000 Varadero on an A2 licence?
Yes, you can ride the Honda XL1000 Varadero (2001 - 2010) on an A2 motorbike licence. However, you will need to fit a restrictor kit to reduce its power output and make it A2 licence compliant!
Honda XL1000 Varadero (2001 - 2010)
You can ride the Honda XL1000V Varadero on an A2 licence (with a restrictor). However, many reviews don’t rate the XL1000 very highly when comparing it to other adventure A2 bikes and dual sport A2 bikes.
Some good points are that it’s very comfortable, has great luggage capacity and grunt. However, the engine is very thirsty, the bike is top-heavy and didn’t live up to riders’ expectations.
Although the running costs will be quite high for an A2 bike and you will need a restrictor,
A2 Licence Compliance
The Honda XL1000 Varadero is a 996cc A2-friendly adventure bike. It has a power output of 69 kW (93 bhp), which exceeds the 35 kW (47 bhp) limit needed for an A2 licence. The bike has to be restricted by at least 49.2% to become A2 licence compliant.
You will need a restrictor to ride the Honda XL1000 Varadero on an A2 motorbike licence. See the restrictor kits section to check out what restrictors are available for the Honda XL1000 Varadero.
| Title | Spec |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Honda |
| Category | Adventure Touring |
| Engine type | V-Twin |
| Engine strokes | 4-Stroke |
| Engine size | 996cc |
| Power output | 69 kW |
| Torque output | 72 ft-lb |
| Top speed | 125 mph |
| Horsepower | 93 bhp |
| Weight | 241 kg |
| Seat height | 843 mm |
| Front tyre size | 110/80-19 |
| Rear tyre size | 150/70-17 |
| Fuel tank size | 25 litres |
| Fuel tank range | 180 miles |
| Fuel consumption | 35 mpg |
| Oil capacity | 3.6 litres |
| Annual road tax | £117 |
| Price | £4,900 |
| Overall rating |
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