| Attribute | Honda XL1000V Varadero 2011 × | Yamaha TDM 900 2008 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2011 | 2008 |
| Make | Honda | Yamaha |
| Model | Honda XL1000V Varadero | Yamaha TDM 900 |
| Category | Super motard | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | - |
| Fuel system | Injection. PGM-FI electronic fuel injection | Injection |
| Displacement (cm³) | 996 | 897 |
| Power (kw) | 67.5 | 62.1 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 98 | 88.8 |
| Bore (mm) | 98 | 92 |
| Stroke (mm) | 66 | 67.5 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Driveline | O-ring sealed chain | - |
| Ignition | Computer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic advance | TCI |
| Clutch | - | Wet, multiple-disc coil spring |
| Lubrication system | - | Dry sump |
| Compression | 9.8:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 43mm telescopic fork, 155mm axle travel | Telescopic forks |
| Rear suspension | Pro-Link damper with 40-step spring preload (*and stepless rebound damping) adjustment, 145mm axle travel | Swingarm (link suspension) |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 256 | 245 |
| Frame type | - | Aluminium, diamond shaped |
| Front tyre | 110/80-R19 | 120/70-ZR18 |
| Rear tyre | 150/70-R17 | 160/60-ZR17 |
| Wheels | Hollow-section triple-spoke cast aluminium | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Color options |
| - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,560 | 1,485 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 268 | 192 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2512 | 0.3234 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,465 | 1,290 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,300 | 2,180 |
| Overall width (mm) | 930 | 800 |
| Seat height (mm) | 838 | 825 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 181 | 160 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 25 | 20 |