Comparison of Aprilia SL 1000 Falco 2004 and Honda XL1000V Varadero 2007 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Honda XL1000V Varadero 2007 × |  Aprilia SL 1000 Falco 2004 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2007 | 2004 |
| Make | Honda | Aprilia |
| Model | Honda XL1000V Varadero | Aprilia SL 1000 Falco |
| Category | Sport | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 8 | - |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. PGM-FI electronic fuel injection | Injection |
| Displacement (cm³) | 996 | 997.6 |
| Power (kw) | 67.5 | - |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 98 | 95.5 |
| Bore (mm) | 98 | 97 |
| Stroke (mm) | 66 | 67.5 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Computer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic | - |
| Clutch | Wet, multiplate with coil springs | - |
| Compression | 9.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | telescopic fork | Showa 43 mm upside-down fork |
| Rear suspension | Pro-Link damper with 40-step spring preload (*and stepless rebound damping) adjustment | Aluminium alloy swing-arm |
| Front brakes | Double disc. 296 x 4.5mm dual hydraulic disc with Combined 3-piston callipers (*ABS) and sintered metal pads | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. 256 x 5mm hydraulic disc with Combined 3-piston calliper (*ABS) and sintered metal pads | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | - | 220 |
| Frame type | - | Sloping parallel Double Twin Beam frame in aluminium-magnesium alloy. |
| Front tyre | 110/80-19 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 150/70-17 | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 155 | 120 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 145 | 130 |
| Trail (mm) | 110 | 100 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | - | 24.5 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | - |
| Color options | - |
|
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,560 | 1,415 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 238 | 185 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2836 | - |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,465 | 1,210 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,300 | 2,050 |
| Overall width (mm) | 930 | 736 |
| Alternate seat height | - | 815 |
| Performance | ||
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | - | 4 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 25 | 21 |
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