Honda Xl1000v Varadero vs Honda Adv 350
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Xl1000v Varadero vs Honda Adv 350. Honda Xl1000v Varadero: 98 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 247 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Honda Adv 350: 29 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 208 kg (curb/wet weight) weight, top speed 125 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Xl1000v Varadero
Honda Adv 350
Horsepower (hp)
98 hp
29 hp
Torque (Nm)
98 Nm
31.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
125 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
247 kg
208 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
98 hp @ 8,000 rpm
29 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
98 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
31.5 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h
125 km/h
Weight
247 kg (wet/curb weight)
208 kg (curb/wet weight)
Fuel
6.0–7.0 L/100km (typical real-world average)
2.7 L/100km or approximately 37 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Xl1000v Varadero
8.0/10
"Underrated, bulletproof tourer that punches well above its used price."
Pros
+Bombproof Honda reliability record
+Shaft drive, minimal maintenance
+Exceptional long-distance touring comfort
Cons
−Fuel pump failures on FI models
−Complex fairing, expensive to repair
−Carb models need careful inspection
Honda Adv 350
7.8/10
"A genuinely practical urban weapon that won't embarrass you anywhere."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability record
+Clever underseat helmet storage
+Smooth automatic transmission execution
Cons
−Tiny 8.1-litre fuel tank
−Front suspension feels vague
−Windscreen adjustment nearly useless
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