Honda Varadero XL125V Review

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Honda Varadero XL125V
4.6 stars
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bilbobaggins121's Review of Honda Varadero XL125V

27th Mar 2007

Overall Rating

4.5 stars
  • Value for money
    3.5 stars
  • Length of ownership
    6 Months
  • Reliability
    5 stars
  • Year Manufactured
    2005
  • Build quality
    4.5 stars
Good Points

Lets face it, credibility... it just oozes off this machine. Many a time I've smiled as even the guys where I last got it serviced guessed the engine size. They just assumed it was at least a 400, the L plates gave it away in the end.

Feels and rides like a wonder, even those scary artic lorries with their wash of wind isn't too bad, even at high speeds theres very little engine shake which is a joy when you're on a long journey pushing the engine for a couple of hours at a time.

Stats time, Max speed - in 0 wind on a flat road it'll go to 82mph (tested on a private road of course).
Mileage - a tank will take me 200 miles and a bit more, this slips to about 160 odd if you're throttled all the way.
0 - 40mph very comfortably fast
40 - 60mph not fantastic but sufficient
60 + - remember the story about that tortoise?


Bad Points

You've seen the price tag. Basically you get what you pay for.

Never forget though this is a 125 and though the tyres are a little wider those cross winds are still terrifying, it looks like a big bike but in the end it isn't.


General Comments

This is a perfect if slightly expensive 125, enough power and comfort with maneuverability and presence to do whatever you want from quick commutes and traffic dodging to extended tours.
In fact after my first one was stolen I brought another!

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