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All Bikes/Compare/Honda Xl1000v Varadero vs Yamaha Super Tenere 1200

Honda Xl1000v Varadero vs Yamaha Super Tenere 1200

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Honda Xl1000v Varadero Yamaha Super Tenere 1200
Horsepower (hp)
98 hp
110 hp
Torque (Nm)
98 Nm
117 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
247 kg
261 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
98 hp @ 8,000 rpm
110 hp @ 7,250 rpm
Torque
98 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
117 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h
210 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
247 kg (wet/curb weight)
261 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.0–7.0 L/100km (typical real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes

Individual Reviews

Honda Xl1000v Varadero
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
Yamaha Super Tenere 1200
Yamaha Super Tenere 1200
8.0/10

"A seriously underrated adventure tourer that deserves far more recognition."

Pros
+Torquey twin pulls everywhere
+Shaft drive, zero hassle
+Confidence-inspiring off-road chassis
Cons
Fuel economy is genuinely poor
Stock seat destroys you
Dated electronics and display

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