Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2006 vs. KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2021

Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2006

Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2006

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2021

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2021

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Overview - Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2006 vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2021

Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2006

Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2006

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2021

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2021

Technical Specifications Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2006 compared to KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2021

Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2006
KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeVEngine typeV
Engine powerEngine power95 HPEngine power160 HP
DegreesDegrees90 Degrees75
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement996 ccmDisplacement1,301 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,560 mmWheelbase1,560 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height845 mmSeat Height849 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity25 lFuel Tank Capacity23 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2006

Honda XL 1000 V Varadero 2006

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2021

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S 2021

All in all, the long-distance capable KTM 1290 Super Adventure S is made for a trip for two, whereby the rider hardly ever has to think about where it is going. It likes motorway sections, fast country road passages or winding mountain passes in the tightest of corners just as much as unpaved roads with the occasional rough gravel section, where it is primarily the rider or their routine that decides how far they can go. The handling, which is improved compared to the predecessor due to the lower tank (and thus centre of gravity), also scores points here. The electronic chassis copes perfectly with the changing surfaces of a journey and always conveys transparency, the engine sovereignty in every situation. Ready to race - or also: Ready for long-distance racing!

Very sporty, but also cultivated V2 power plant

extremely accessible handling despite high weight

comfortable, driving-friendly seating position

good brakes including cornering ABS

comprehensive electronics package

clear, well-structured instrumentation with huge 7-inch display.

Turn-in behaviour in bends somewhat sluggish

Opaque package design and pricing policy

Dashboards and switches do not feel very high quality

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda XL 1000 V Varadero vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

Price Honda XL 1000 V Varadero

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Price KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

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