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| Build quality | 9.1/10  |
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| Reliability | 9.1/10 |
| Value for Money | 7.6/10 |
| Reviewer Rating | 8.9/10 |
| Overall Rating | 9.2/10  |
Full review by
caspershockey
on 9th Aug 2008
User Rating : 10
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Good Points: Everything, there really isn't a bad point about this bike. The size, the engine, the wheels, the ride, the MPG, all great.
General comments: This is the best 125 bike anyone can have and is a fantastic bike to learn how to ride on. It really gives you the feel of a bigger bike whilst restricting you to a low speed.
caspershockey's review and ratings | 58 words
Review by
danielvaradero
on 22nd Jul 2008
User Rating : 10
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I've just come off my 50cc scooter and the Honda Varadero feels like riding heaven. First of all the comfort is outstanding with even pot holes being hard to feel, its brakes are awesome, massive tank feels like it never runs out, it purrs like a cat and goes like a cheetah, I love its feel it feels well planted in the road and not skittish like my moped, I got it at a bargain price of 1k with 12 months tax and test and have saved up for this bike ever since I heard about it and its worth its we ...
danielvaradero's full review | 133 words
Review by
scottmc
on 2nd Jul 2008
User Rating : 9
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I bought this bike 3 months ago, she was 11 months old when purchased. It takes a bit of getting used to but I have now done over 2000 miles and she just gets better as my confidence grows. I am only 5ft 6" and I thought I might have had a problem getting my feet down but I am still upright with no problems. I have been caught in very blustery wind and rain and only for the bikes weight I might have had problems staying up, although it definetly catches the wind. I am only getting back into biki ...
scottmc's full review | 176 words
Review by
Guest.
on 21st Jun 2008
User Rating : 10
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Dont care what everyoe else says the Honda Varadero is the best 125 on the market....
If you need a good all round bike the varadero is the one for you.
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Review by
tony mount
on 15th Jun 2008
User Rating : 9
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Had a few 125s and this is far the best bike. Solidly built, the bike seems to take over and drive its self. You can relax on this machine and again nobody believes its a 125. Over all good value for money.
tony mount's full review | 66 words
Review by
Guest.
on 19th May 2008
User Rating : 8
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Pleased with my Honda Varadero, had it 3 months and love it, good all round bike, feels bigger than a 125.
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Review by
Guest.
on 3rd May 2008
User Rating : 3
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I have owned a Varadero since January 2006. It is the first bike I have owned. It's a useful bike for those, like me, who wish ultimately to buy something much bigger to tour on; largely because of its size compared to other 125cc machines. The Varadero has two, quite glaring, deficiencies; first, its acceleration. At traffic lights, prepare to be the last off the blocks each and every time. I'm afraid that you will be left for dead by the very smallest scooter no matter how much you try to rev ...
Guest.'s full review | 171 words | 4 comments added.
Review by
ultimatevaradero
on 22nd Apr 2008
User Rating : 10
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Great bike. Costs a little bit more, but still best 4-stroke 125cc you can find.
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Review by
iWalcXP
on 14th Oct 2007
User Rating : 9
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I bought this Honda Varadero XL125V 3 months ago after my scooter got trashed in a crash and I'm very happy with the purchase. I have done about 2000km on it and all of those kilometers where full of pleasure and enjoyment. Of course the 125cc engine is no monster and it feels a little bit too weak for the weight and height of this bike, but compared to other 125s, it performs surprisingly well. It accelerates very fast until about 90-100km/h (55-60mph) and the top speed is about 120km/h (72mph ...
iWalcXP's full review | 824 words
Review by
Paul Mason1964
on 24th Jun 2007
User Rating : 10
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I cannot stress just how impressed I have been with my XL125 Varadero. I already owned an ordinary 125cc bike, which was OK as a commuter bike, But since buying the Varadero has become so much more fun. It's quick, reliable, Well built, looks good and is a full sized bike which at a glance cannot be distinguished from a 600cc or bigger bike. Most single cylinder bikes seem to suffer from vibration, not so with the Varadero, it's like riding silk compared to the rest. It will easily cruise at 60- ...
Paul Mason1964's full review | 277 words | 1 comment added.
Review by
bilbobaggins121
on 27th Mar 2007
User Rating : 9
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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!
bilbobaggins121's full review | 237 words
Review by
jimrbrobinson
on 15th Oct 2006
User Rating : 10
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After ten-year absence I have finally returned to biking with the Honda Varadero XL125V (my previous was a Honda CM-125). Since picking her up from the shop just last Monday, I've put just short of four hundred and ninety miles on her, and arrived at my destinations with a Cheshire Cat grin on my face. As a prelude to eventually undertaking Direct Access and moving up to bigger bikes, I believe the XL125V is the ideal choice. Her size and weight are ideal preparation for bigger bikes, whilst ...
jimrbrobinson's full review | 204 words | 1 comment added.
Review by
ahashake
on 17th Jun 2006
User Rating : 10
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I would recommend this Honda Varadero XL125V to the first time rider, as it will instantly hook anyone interested in becoming a biker. It would make a powerful and maneuvreable commuter with the added height as a bonus. The older ex biker trying to get back into a lost hobby would feel right at home on this bike after riding older larger bikes and last but not least as an excellent stepping stone for those gaining experience for their A2 test.
ahashake's full review | 399 words
Review by
thelonerider
on 10th May 2006
User Rating : 10
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First geared bike I had ever owned and after over 12 months I am finding that this Honda Varadero is fantastic. I have been in 2 accidents but the bike still stood. Changed tyres and chain but everything else still running perfect after 8000 miles. I regulary run my bike on 200+ miles now as I am in a 125 Bikers Club and we ride all over the UK. I also find no problems riding with the 600cc bikes on the twisties.
Lovely bike, never want to get rid, why didn't they make a 600 version??? ...
thelonerider's full review | 111 words
Review by
paul1000
on 28th Apr 2006
User Rating : 9
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The Honda Varadero XL125V is a lovely bike to ride looks good, feels good. Comfortable to ride long distance.
paul1000's full review | 73 words
Review by
garyr55
on 15th Apr 2006
User Rating : 8
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I have only owned my Varadero for around a month now but so far I'm very happy with it.
It is a large bike for a 125 so needs to be ridden to the higher revs before changing gear to enable you to reach the required speed you want(the engine is restricted so this should'nt do any harm).
In regards to the top speed I would say that it can achieve 70mph on a flat road but in a strong head wind it can be reduced to 55mph and you sometimes find yourself dropping back into 4th gear to help you pull ...
garyr55's full review | 188 words
Review by
dunk
on 2nd Apr 2006
User Rating : 9
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The Honda Varadero is a great bike,comfy,cheap to run,no problems,well recommended.
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Review by
kelly51
on 29th Mar 2006
User Rating : 9
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Bought a Honda Varadero 2005 model on 17/02/06 with less than 1000 miles on clock. Never ridden before and at age 35 wanted something to take me to work and back and put a smile on my face, have found the ideal machine. Very forgiveing in everything I do, wish I had done this years ago.
kelly51's full review | 67 words
Review by
jud995
on 20th Mar 2006
User Rating : 9
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I bought a Honda Varadero XL125V to replace a Suzuki 125 Burgman.
The improvement in road behaviour and comfort is very noticeable over the Burgman.
However it would be nice to have at least some useable storeage space. When is a manufacturer going to combine the advantages of a scooter and a motorcycle?????
jud995's full review | 141 words | 4 comments added.
Review by
Mark c
on 9th Mar 2006
User Rating : 9
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I have had my Honda Varadero since 8/05 and it averages 240- 260 per tank exclusive of the reserve. 70mph and it still wants to go, tyres can't wait to change them as in the rain it is a little bit slippy, but what a great ride still
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