Honda Adventure Sports

Adventure Spor ts 2003
Keep your adventurous spirit
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A division of Honda Motor Europe Ltd. No. 857969 Registered in England and Wales
Part No: MCB03F

Issue Date: 11/02
470 London Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL3 8QY
A taste of the wild

Theyre off-roaders, tourers and
commuters wrapped into one.
Dependable, rugged all-rounders.
High performance go-anywhere
machines renowned for their
versatility, comfort and practicality.
They are machines to take you
anywhere you want to go.
Takes you further

This new XL1000V Varadero has a look of speed and a love for distance
Close-ratio 6-speed
transmission delivers
stronger acceleration
and reduced fuel
consumption.
that will take you as far as you want to go. Powerful and dependable,
torquey and agile. It has PGM-FI ( Programmed Fuel Injection system).
It is the supreme on-road/off-road, comfortable two-up adventurer.
The XL1000V Varadero has a real appetite for exploring.
PGM-FI
Combining dependable V-twin power, long range ability and staggering

versatility, the new XL1000V Varadero puts the world at your feet.
Being big on comfort, the XL1000V Varadero features an effective fairing,
and large coverage handlebar knuckle guards to protect you from the
elements, while a low, compliant seat and upright riding position will
Honda's advanced Dual

Combined Brake System
provides a balance of rear
and front brake control.
keep you and your passenger fresh on those long distance journeys.
Dual CBS
Silver
Sturdy, long-travel 43mm
hydraulic front fork for
precise handling and
compliant damping.
Pearl Blue
Long-travel forks
Candy Red
Instrument panel has

an electronic trip-master
with a digital timer and
three partial mileage
accumulators.
Advance style
For the most adventurous of riders

Exciting wilderness adventures are well within reach aboard Hondas
adventure sports trailblazer, the ever-popular 5-speed Africa Twin.
Its big, powerful 742cc liquid-cooled V-twin delivers a satisfying surge
Twin-cylinder
water-cooled
6-valve engine.
of power and torque that will handle any terrain with ease. Its generous
23 litre fuel tank is physically imposing above the smooth V-twin engine,
while its styled fairing and long-travel suspension give long term riding
Water-cooled
comfort for rider and pillion to head off to far destinations in true
adventure sports style.
Superb aluminium engine

guard protects the
engine casing.
V-twin
Powerful illumination
from the double
optic headlight.
Black
Twin beam
Tricolour
Tough plastic reinforcing

protects the fork sleeves
from damage.
Protected forks
The sleek fairing

incorporates
a re-styled thin profile
instrument panel.
Functional
The great all-rounder

The Transalp XL650V is a strong, high performance rugged machine
that is equally at home zipping through city traffic or crossing continents
Lightweight and compact the 650cc V-twin features

3 valves and 2 spark plugs
in each cylinder head.
and borders. It is one of the undisputed great all-rounders catering

for every interest by combining superb rider comfort, performance
and reliability.
With a 647cc liquid-cooled 4-stroke V-twin and close ratio 5-speed
V-twin
gearbox, the Transalp produces seamless acceleration with the power

and torque to give an impressive solo or two-up riding performance
that provides masses of fun.
Double front discs are
gripped by lighter
dual-piston callipers with
sintered metal pads.
Useful rear carrier ready to
take a top box from the
Genuine Honda
Accessories range.
Stopping power
Convenience
Silver
Black
Pearl Blue
The bright 35W headlight

is encased in a compact
and lightweight
polycarbonate shell.
Beam
Fun to ride
Sharp enduro styling and performance gives the edge
to the all-new XR125L.
Sharply styled tank-side

shrouds project a dynamic
off-road look.
This friendly on-road/off-road fun bike has all that it takes

to go confidently down the dirt tracks when adventure calls.
Zippy power and swift handling agility make this a true
urban scrambler at a very affordable price.
Styled
Compact meter assembly

with easy-to-read
half speedometer.
Functional
Rugged and reliable

air-cooled 124cc
4-stroke engine.
4-stroke
Red
Convenience
A strong, steel tube

rear carrier, designed
to hold up to 10kg.
Black
Compact 125cc
4-stroke V-twin engine and
5-speed transmission.
V-twin
Setting the pace

Big on looks, big on fun and big on style - thats the enduro style.
Clear instrument
panel housed behind
the protective
aerodynamic fairing.
Varadero XL125V. Its the 125cc machine that looks much, much larger
with an imposing sense of full-bodied proportions with just the right
image to be ridden by novices and experienced riders alike.
Sporty
Blue
Sporty 3-spoke wheels

stopped by responsive
disc brakes.
Disc brakes
Styled
High mounted exhaust

delivers an impressive
V-twin sound.
Silver
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Honda Adventure Sports Range 2003 Technical specifications
Varadero XL1000V
AfricaTwin XRV750
Transalp XL650V
Engine Type
Liquid-cooled 4-stroke
8-valve DOHC 90 V-twin
SOHC 52 V-twin
6-valve SOHC 52 V-twin
Engine Displacement
996cm3
742cm3
Bore x Stroke
98 x 66mm
81 x 72mm
Compression Ratio
9.8 : 1
Carburation
PGM-F1 electronic fuel injection
Max. Power Output
69kW/8,000min (95/1/EC)
Max. Torque
XR125L
Varadero XL125V
Engine Type
Air-cooled 4-stroke OHV single
4-valve SOHC 90 V-twin
647cm3
Engine Displacement
124cm3
125cm3
79 x 66mm
Bore x Stroke
56.5 x 49.5mm
42 x 45mm
9:1
9.2 : 1
Compression Ratio
9.5 : 1
11.8 : 1
36mm flat-slide CV-type x 2
34mm slant-type CV x 2
Carburation
22mm PD-type carburettor
22mm VP-type x 2
44kW/7,500min (95/1/EC)
39kW/7,500min (95/1/EC)
Max. Power Output
8.3kW/8,500min (95/1/EC)
11kW/11,000min-1 (95/1/EC)
98Nm/6,000min-1 (95/1/EC)
62Nm/6,500min-1 (95/1/EC)
55Nm/5,500min-1 (95/1/EC)
Max. Torque
10Nm/7,000min-1 (95/1/EC)
10.5Nm/9,500min-1 (95/1/EC)
Ignition
Computer-controlled digital
transistorised with electronic advance
Digital transistorised
with electronic advance
Digital transistorised with

electronic advance
Ignition
Digital transistorised
with electronic advance
Dual digital transistorised with

electronic advance
Starter
Electric
Electric
Electric
Starter
Electric
Electric
Gearbox
6-speed
5-speed
5-speed
Gearbox
5-speed
5-speed
Final Drive
O - ring sealed chain
Final Drive
Roller chain
Length x Width x Height
2,295 x 925 x 1,500mm
2,315 x 905 x 1,430mm
2,260 x 920 x 1,315mm
Length x Width x Height
2,060 x 810 x 1,130mm
2,150 x 850 x 1,250mm
Wheelbase
1,560mm
1,565mm
1,505mm
Wheelbase
1,350mm
1,450mm
Seat Height
848mm
870mm
843mm
Seat Height
820mm
800mm
Ground Clearance
181mm
215mm
192mm
Ground Clearance
250mm
190mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
25 litres
(including 4-litre warning light reserve)
23 litres
19 litres
(including 3-litre reserve)
Fuel Tank Capacity
12 litres
(including 4.1-litre reserve)
17.5 litres
(including 2-litre reserve)
-1
Dry Weight
-1
-1
235kg
205kg
191kg
Dry Weight
Front
19 x MT2.50 hollow-section
triple-spoke cast aluminium
Aluminium rim/steel spokes
21 x 1.85 aluminium
rim/wire spoke
Wheels
Rear
17 x MT4.00 hollow-section
Aluminium rim/steel spokes
17 x 2.50 aluminium rim/

Tangentially Located (TL) spoke
Tyres
Front
Rear
110/80 R19 59H

150/70 R17 69H
90/90-21 54H (Bias-ply)

140/80 R17 69H (Radial)
90/90-21 54S
120/90-17 64S
Suspension
Front
43mm telescopic fork,

155mm axle travel
43mm leading-axle telescopic

fork, 220mm axle travel
41mm leading-axle telescopic

fork, 200mm axle travel
Rear
Pro-Link with spring

preload-adjustable damper,
145mm axle travel
Pro-Link with stepless

adjustable spring preload,
214mm axle travel
Pro-Link with adjustable

compression damping,
172mm axle travel
Front
296 x 4.5mm dual hydraulic

disc with Combined 3-piston
callipers and sintered metal pads
276mm dual hydraulic disc with

dual-piston callipers and
sintered metal pads
256mm dual hydraulic disc

with dual-piston callipers and
sintered metal pads
Rear
256 x 5mm hydraulic disc with

Combined 3-piston calliper
and sintered metal pads
256mm hydraulic disc with

single-position calliper and
resin mould pads
240mm hydraulic disc

with single-piston calliper and
resin mould pads
Wheels
Brakes
-1
115.5kg
149kg
Front
19 x MT1.85 steel rim,

wire spoke
18 x MT 2.15 hollow-section
Rear
17 x MT2.15 steel rim,

wire spoke
17 x MT 2.75 hollow-section
Tyres
Front
Rear
90/90-19 64J
110/90-17 64J
100/9018 56P
130/8017 65P
Suspension
Front

180mm axle travel

132mm axle travel
Rear
Monoshock damper,
160mm axle travel
Monoshock swingarm with

adjustable spring preload,
150mm axle travel
Front

dual-piston calliper
and resin mould pads

dual-piston callipers
and Dual CBS
Rear
110mm leading/trailing drum

single-piston calliper
and Dual CBS
Brakes
Ride Safely
Read the owners manual thoroughly.
Always wear a helmet and protective
clothing. Get to know your machine
and its capabilities. Observe other road
users movements. Obey the laws of
the road and respect the environment.
Please note Photographic images of certain models

in this catalogue may be shown with
optional Honda Genuine Accessories.
Please check with your dealer for details.

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Adventure Spor ts 2003

Keep your adventurous spirit

Honda (UK) - Motorcycles

Part No: MCB03F

470 London Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL3 8QY

A taste of the wild

Takes you further

Combining dependable V-twin power, long range ability and staggering

Honda's advanced Dual

Instrument panel has

For the most adventurous of riders

Superb aluminium engine

Tough plastic reinforcing

The sleek fairing

The great all-rounder

Lightweight and compact the 650cc V-twin features

and borders. It is one of the undisputed great all-rounders catering

gearbox, the Transalp produces seamless acceleration with the power

The bright 35W headlight

Sharply styled tank-side

This friendly on-road/off-road fun bike has all that it takes

Compact meter assembly

Rugged and reliable

A strong, steel tube

Setting the pace

Sporty 3-spoke wheels

High mounted exhaust

PGM-F1 electronic fuel injection

Max. Power Output

Air-cooled 4-stroke OHV single

36mm flat-slide CV-type x 2

22mm PD-type carburettor

Max. Power Output

Digital transistorised with

Dual digital transistorised with

O - ring sealed chain

O - ring sealed chain

O - ring sealed chain

O - ring sealed chain

Length x Width x Height

2,295 x 925 x 1,500mm

2,315 x 905 x 1,430mm

2,260 x 920 x 1,315mm

Length x Width x Height

2,060 x 810 x 1,130mm

2,150 x 850 x 1,250mm

Fuel Tank Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity

Aluminium rim/steel spokes

Aluminium rim/steel spokes

17 x 2.50 aluminium rim/

110/80 R19 59H

90/90-21 54H (Bias-ply)

43mm telescopic fork,

43mm leading-axle telescopic

41mm leading-axle telescopic

Pro-Link with spring

Pro-Link with stepless

Pro-Link with adjustable