{"product_id":"kn28","title":"Kappa KN28 Tubular Engine Guard – Honda XL 1000 V Varadero \/ ABS (03 \u0026gt; 06)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Segoe UI',Arial,sans-serif;max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;color:#222;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKappa KN28\u003c\/strong\u003e is the specific tubular engine guard for the \u003cstrong\u003eHonda XL 1000 V Varadero and Varadero ABS of the 2003-2006 series\u003c\/strong\u003e. It protects the twin-cylinder engine, crankcases, and side panels of the Honda maxi-enduro in case of a fall or slide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#1a1a1a;border-bottom:2px solid #e63946;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003e✓ Strengths\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTubular steel\u003c\/strong\u003e – robust structure designed to absorb impact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBilateral protection\u003c\/strong\u003e – right and left side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecific for the 03 \u0026gt; 06 series\u003c\/strong\u003e – attaches to the designated frame points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eStill in catalogue\u003c\/strong\u003e – for a twenty-year-old motorbike, finding original protection from the Givi group is not a given\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#1a1a1a;border-bottom:2px solid #e63946;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eKappa Moto\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCode\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eKN28\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSpecific tubular engine guard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePainted steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEAN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e8029871059247\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#1a1a1a;border-bottom:2px solid #e63946;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eVehicle compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#e63946;color:#fff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:left;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:left;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:left;\"\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHonda\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eXL 1000 V Varadero \/ Varadero ABS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2003 → 2006\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#666;\"\u003eSource: official Kappa Accessories Italy 2026 price list and Kappa Moto B2B portal, block “HONDA XL 1000 V VARADERO \/ ABS (03 \u0026gt; 06)”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fff3cd;border-left:4px solid #ffc107;padding:14px;margin:20px 0;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ The Varadero has three series, and each has its own engine guard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003e1999-2002\u003c\/strong\u003e → the designated code is \u003cstrong\u003eKN25\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003e2003-2006\u003c\/strong\u003e → \u003cstrong\u003eKN28\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is this product\u003cbr\u003e\n• \u003cstrong\u003e2007-2012\u003c\/strong\u003e → the designated code is \u003cstrong\u003eKN454\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCheck the year of first registration on your vehicle's logbook before ordering: these are three different parts and are not interchangeable.\u003cbr\u003e\n• It is recommended to have the installation performed by a \u003cstrong\u003equalified mechanic\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#1a1a1a;border-bottom:2px solid #e63946;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eRecommended products\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eK212\u003c\/strong\u003e – specific rear rack for MONOKEY® top case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eKL170\u003c\/strong\u003e – specific side case holder for MONOKEY® or RETRO FIT cases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eKD300ST\u003c\/strong\u003e (transparent) and \u003cstrong\u003eKD300S\u003c\/strong\u003e (smoked) – specific screens 60 x 48 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#1a1a1a;border-bottom:2px solid #e63946;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eWho is it perfect for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;\"\u003eFor those who maintain a \u003cstrong\u003eVaradero\u003c\/strong\u003e and still use it for travel. It is a heavy and tall motorcycle: when it falls, the crankcase pays the price. On a vehicle of this age, an engine repair rarely makes economic sense, and precisely for this reason, protection matters more than on a new motorcycle. The KN28 is the original Kappa code for your series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f0f7f0;border-left:4px solid #28a745;padding:14px;margin:20px 0;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003e🛡️ Warranty and quality – Moon Bike S.r.l.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Kappa Moto\u003c\/strong\u003e product (Givi S.p.A. group). Moon Bike S.r.l. is an authorized Kappa dealer based in Cercola (NA). Manufacturer's warranty, professional packaging, shipping throughout Italy and abroad.\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#1a1a1a;border-bottom:2px solid #e63946;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it suitable for my Varadero?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, if it was registered between \u003cstrong\u003e2003 and 2006\u003c\/strong\u003e, including ABS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd for a 2008 Varadero?\u003c\/strong\u003e No: from 2007 to 2012 the designated code is \u003cstrong\u003eKN454\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd for a 2001 model?\u003c\/strong\u003e No: for the 1999-2002 series the code is \u003cstrong\u003eKN25\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it suitable for the ABS version?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, the catalogue indicates the series as “Varadero \/ ABS”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I install it myself?\u003c\/strong\u003e Kappa recommends having the installation performed by a qualified mechanic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kappa Moto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56545815003484,"sku":"KN28","price":152.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/3660\/0668\/files\/paramotore-x-honda-xl1000v-varadero-200-kn28.jpg?v=1781797121","url":"https:\/\/www.moonbikesrl.it\/en-eu\/products\/kn28","provider":"Moon Bike S.r.l.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}