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Honda Varadero XL125V
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Average Ratings for Honda Varadero XL125V

  • Build quality4.7 stars
  • Reliability4.7 stars
  • Value for Money3.9 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings4.5 stars
  • Overall Rating4.6 stars

48 Reviews For Honda Varadero XL125V

  • Guest 15th Sep 2009

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    I have had my blue Varadero for 3 years now, since i passed my cbt. Can not fault it at all. How many bikes out their can do 200 miles for only a tenner of pertol a week. Strong and sturdy and would definetly recommend to new learners. Only bug bear is that it does struggle on motorways where you need that extra speed and power.

  • r l lungley 21st Aug 2009

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    hi there i bought a varadero 125v in july 2009 and what a bike it feels like riding a large motocycle and after riding a yamaha xl125x it is almost like riding more like a 600 ,it has a good handleing and great feel and loks superb, what more can i say about this splendid bike nice one honda.

  • ogast86 17th Aug 2009

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    I have switched to a Honda Varadeo after riding a suzuki Marauder 125 for a quite long time. The first impresion was the size of the bike, its doesnt feel like 125 at all!! Marauder is not the smallest 125 as well but for a taller person, like me, I would recomended a honda. When you switch the engine on a bike rides perfectly and very smooth, i didnt know how quick 125cc can be until today :) I love the finish of Honda, you can feel the quality. Many people say that this is a heavy bike but you ...

  • vilaysia Rank: Lance Corporal 3rd Aug 2009

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    HI back again i put in a report on the Honda Varadero XL125V bike after two days after i bought it which was good , I have had this bike now for three months now i just cant fault it in any way i just love it i read some off the reviews i would like to know why some can bad about it , great to handle quick respond after it is only a 125 but great bike worth buying well worth a try run before buying anythig else

  • Lukaz2205 Rank: Corporal 23rd Jul 2009

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    I have 2 of these Honda Varadero XL125V bikes the first got written off after 2 months and the second after a year, but i have used bits from both and streetfightered one.

    in standard trim its a good bike comfy and easily able to beat pretty much any 4 stroke 125, its pretty slow by size standards

    only thing i dont like about it is the extortinate prices honda want for bits.

    main thing that breaks is footpeg or footpeg bracket and the bars bend easy once on the deck footpeg bracket is £ ...

  • crazy biker 18th Jun 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I too have ha a few 125s the Vara being my 11th. My previous bike was a Honda CBR125R and I was looking to buy something a little bigger originally a Honda CBF250 but couldn't find a new one to buy. I heard about the Honda XL125V, read a few reviews and I liked wat I saw. I was told by one dealer that the Vara would be too big for me ( he didn't have one in stock for me to try it out) so I went to another for a 2nd opinion. Yes, the bike is big, bigger than I'm used to being 5' 4" but I got on i ...

  • vilaysia Rank: Lance Corporal 3rd Jun 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I have just had the Honda Varadero XL125V bike for two days cant believe how good it handles ,Well balanced bike instant response

  • Guest 1st Jun 2009

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    I got the Honda XL Varadero v9 2009... really pleased with it.. got the looks & feel of a bigger bike...

  • Guest 6th Apr 2009

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    The Honda Varadero XL125 is a good first bike i suppose, will get you ready for bigger bikes because its heavy for a 125. bikes are supposed to have a thrill factor and sadly it is non existant in this bike and forget about overtaking! id say save a little bit more and get a 250

  • paulgar 24th Mar 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    as a new biker training for Enduro India and no longer in the flush of yoof the Honda Varadero is a dream. It even has other bikers nodding at me on the road until they see the L plates and all think the bike is much bigger than the billed 125. I am 15 stone and it still sees 70mph on the flat, its tall frame and solid presence means that drivers have no problem in seeing me. I also wanted practice in handling and manhandling a heavier bike in preparation for the trip. Comfortable, good prese ...

  • ashlosecontrol Rank: Lance Corporal 22nd Mar 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I have owned a black Honda Varadero XL125V since 06/08, and have covered just over a 1000 miles. I dont use it for commuting, but mostly on my days off to enjoy. I have used it in all weathers as i believe most people who say they have used bike for dry use only are always telling a few white lies. Everyone gets caught in the rain at some point. Bikes like these are made to use in all weathers!It handles both really well in rain and sunshine. You do feel the presence on the road is great as ...

  • mroriginal5036 17th Mar 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I bought a Honda Varadero XL125V on a 56 plate 4 months ago. It's my first and only bike to date so apologies for not having much to compare it against, but I've been really pleased with it so far. It's acceleration and top speed are nothing to shout home about, but hey, it's a 125! I can't imagine it's any worse than it's competitors. On A roads it can cruise easily at 70mph, topping out around 75mph (although I've got an indicated 80mph a couple of times - probably wind-assisted!). It's j ...

  • Guest 25th Feb 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    i am a big guy and this Honda Varadeno is the first bike i have owned that fits and suits my needs.
    good fuel range and waring light when low...nice touch.
    a big bike with a big presence and a joy to ride. well done honda.

  • rkb400ls Rank: Lance Corporal 5th Feb 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    The Honda Varadero XL125V is a good overall tourer bike really suitable for myself over 6 ft , built quality is excellent and easy to ride , built up to speed very slow but stands out at lights due to its full height and stance. Excellent bike for learner prior to moving to bigger bikes.

  • Guest 28th Jan 2009

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    I have been riding my Varadero for about 8 months now and I am about to take my DAS. I really love this bike as it really is a joy to drive. It is not the fastest off the marks at the traffic light as the bike is quite heavy. I commute into central London on the A4 and the bike easily get's up to 60-65. You can do 70, but it will take you some time to get up to that speed. Fuel economy is great as the reserve warning light comes on after about 225 miles and then be prepared to fill her up with 1 ...

  • Guest 22nd Jan 2009

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    The Honda Varadero XL125V has a strong Engine! Able to carry bags and do long millage. Great for experience and novice rider as well. This bike done 10 miles with me on the first year on the road. I been doing about 1000 miles a month and I had no Engine problem at all. When I sold it as i broken my leg not related to the bike. I was sad but the Engine is Strong and Very Reliable. I even gone from London to Cornwall in one day. Taken me about 7 hours on the A roads and gotten there before the ...

  • Guest 20th Jan 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    My Honda Varadero is the 125 version and it is superb, it cruises at 50 which is just perfect to commute to work and back.

  • garfie600 13th Dec 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I bought an xl125 as my 1st bike, after my 2 years i progressed to a CBR600... in all honesty i save the cbr for the weekends and use the vara for commuting.... Briliant bike all round.
    Looks and feels like a big bike but is surprisingly light. Good range and sounds excelent with it's v-twin rumble. Loads of accesories and a belly pan finishes it off.

  • bigkev62 Rank: Lance Corporal 24th Nov 2008

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    I bought my Honda Varadero 125 about 4 weeks ago from new as I was moving from Cleveland to London. I new nothing about this bike, so I asked the dealer for a bike to fit my size as I am 6ft 4in. He pointed me in the direction of this big bike that I thought was a 500cc, I could not believe it was only a 125 so that was my bike then. As I was moving to Kent and work 40 miles away at Stansted I thought it would be ideal, only problem was I can ' t use motorways, it took me 8hrs of riding from Cle ...

  • Guest 20th Nov 2008

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    I have had the varadero for one month now took a couple of weeks to get used to the weight of it but now am loving it have done 600 hundred miles and have put 40 pounds in the tank fabulous this bike is fantastic.