Honda XL 125 Varadero Weight (337lb)

Quick answer

Across the 2003 and 2013 model years, the Honda XL 125 Varadero motorcycle has supplied dry weights ranging from 335.1 lb (152 kg) to 339.5 lb (154 kg).

Dry weight335.1 lb (152 kg) to 339.5 lb (154 kg)
Fuel capacity4.44 US gal (16.8 L) to 4.62 US gal (17.5 L)
Full tank fuel weight27.6 lb (12.5 kg) to 28.7 lb (13 kg)
Model years covered
20032013

Honda XL 125 Varadero weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

The weight is relatively manageable, so the bike should demand less effort than a heavyweight machine when backing up, parking or making slow-speed corrections. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.

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How heavy is the Honda XL 125 Varadero?

dry weight

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda XL 125 Varadero is heavier than about 77.1% of 24 Honda enduro/off-road motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
337.3 lb (153 kg)
24 Honda enduro/off-road motorcyclesMedian: 263.5 lb (119.5 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Dry weight range

Dry weight335.1 lb (152 kg) – 339.5 lb (154 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider487.3 lb (221 kg)bike + rider • bike is 69.2% of total mass
180 lb rider517.3 lb (234.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 65.2% of total mass
210 lb rider547.3 lb (248.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 61.6% of total mass

Honda XL 125 Varadero weight & related specs

Model years covered 2003, 2013
Dry weight 335.1 lb (152 kg) to 339.5 lb (154 kg)
Engine displacement 124.7 cc to 125 cc
Torque 7.4 lb-ft (10 Nm) to 7.7 lb-ft (10.5 Nm)
Fuel capacity 4.44 US gal (16.8 L) to 4.62 US gal (17.5 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 27.6 lb (12.5 kg) to 28.7 lb (13 kg)

Weight changes by model year

The 2003 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.

Dry weight
2013335.1 lb (152 kg)
Fuel capacity
20134.44 US gal (16.8 L)
Full-tank fuel weight
201327.6 lb (12.5 kg)
Torque
20137.4 lb-ft (10 Nm)

Useful weight calculations

Torque per 100 lb 2.2 lb-ft / 100 lb to 2.28 lb-ft / 100 lb
Displacement per pound 0.37 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 268.1 lb / 100 cc to 272.3 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 8.2% to 8.5%
Weight with full tank 362.7 lb (164.5 kg) to 368.3 lb (167 kg)

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Honda XL 125 Varadero is heavier than about 77.1% of 24 Honda enduro/off-road motorcycles with compatible weight data.
The listed fuel tank capacity is 4.44 US gal (16.8 L) to 4.62 US gal (17.5 L). A full tank of gasoline is estimated to weigh about 27.6 lb (12.5 kg) to 28.7 lb (13 kg), which helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
The supplied data shows model-year weight differences, so the safest figure is the one attached to your exact year rather than a single all-years number.

Honda XL 125 Varadero weight FAQ

What is the Honda XL 125 Varadero dry weight?

The available dry weight is 335.1 lb (152 kg) to 339.5 lb (154 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.

Is the Honda XL 125 Varadero lighter or heavier than other Honda enduro/off-road motorcycles?

Compared with similar Hondas in this dataset, it is heavier than about 77.1% of 24 enduro/off-road motorcycles using the same weight basis.

Which Honda XL 125 Varadero years have different weight specs?

The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 2003 and 2013 model years. Use the year-specific changes section above for the exact value attached to each changed year.

How much does a full tank add to the Honda XL 125 Varadero?

Based on the supplied 4.44 US gal (16.8 L) to 4.62 US gal (17.5 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 27.6 lb (12.5 kg) to 28.7 lb (13 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.

What is the combined Honda XL 125 Varadero and rider weight?

Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 517.3 lb (234.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.

Is the listed Honda XL 125 Varadero weight ready to ride?

The published usable figure is dry, not curb weight. A simple dry-plus-full-fuel estimate is 362.7 lb (164.5 kg) to 368.3 lb (167 kg), but that still is not a substitute for an official wet/curb specification.

What is the Honda XL 125 Varadero full-tank weight estimate?

Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 362.7 lb (164.5 kg) to 368.3 lb (167 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.

What is the Honda XL 125 Varadero torque per 100 lb of bike weight?

Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 2.2 lb-ft per 100 lb to 2.28 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.

How many cc does the Honda XL 125 Varadero have per pound?

The available figures work out to 0.37 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.

Official information note

Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Honda Powersports website.