Honda Varadero 125 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Honda Varadero 125 motorcycle specifications include a 125 cc (7.63 cu in) engine, power of 15 hp (10.9 kW) @ 11,000 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 149 kg (328.5 lb).

Key specifications

2001, 2002, 2006, 2009, 2011, 2015Model years
125 ccDisplacement
15 hpPower
10.7 Nm @ 9,500 rpmTorque
149 kgDry weight
800 mmSeat height
17.5 LFuel tank
1,450 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
200120022006200920112015
Year-specific specification changes

The 2001 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Dry weight
20092015152 kg (335.1 lb)
Front brakes
2015Single disc. Dual-piston calliper
Front tire
2002100/90-18 56P
20092015100/90-M18
Fuel system
2006Carburettor. 22mm PD-type
20092011Injection. PGM-FI electronic fuel injection
2015Injection. PGM-FI
Power
200614.8 hp (10.8 kW) @ 11,000 rpm
201114.2 hp (10.4 kW) @ 11,000 rpm
Rear brakes
2006Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear tire
2002130/80-17 65P
20092015130/80-M17
Torque
200210.5 Nm (1.1 kgf-m or 7.7 ft.lbs) @ 9,000 rpm
200610.5 Nm (1.1 kgf-m or 7.7 ft.lbs) @ 8,500 rpm
2009201510.0 Nm (1.0 kgf-m or 7.4 ft.lbs) @ 8,500 rpm
Fuel capacity
200617.70 L (4.68 US gal)
2009201516.80 L (4.44 US gal)
Power/weight ratio
20060.0990 hp/kg
200920150.0935 hp/kg
Valves per cylinder
200220062

How the Honda Varadero 125 compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Honda models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Honda database average.

Engine power15 hp
Low 4 hpAverage 54.3 hpHigh 143.5 hp

About 72% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 22nd percentile across Honda models.

Displacement125 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 563 ccHigh 1,832 cc

About 78% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 20th percentile across Honda models.

Seat height800 mm
Low 650 mmAverage 780 mmHigh 960 mm

Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 66th percentile across Honda models.

Fuel capacity17.5 L
Low 3.7 LAverage 13.5 LHigh 25 L

About 30% larger than the Honda database average. Around the 72nd percentile across Honda models.

This model Honda database average

Honda database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Engine power22nd

15 hp — more powerful than about 22% of Honda models with power data.

Displacement20th

125 cc — larger displacement than about 20% of Honda models.

Seat height66th

800 mm — taller than about 66% of Honda models.

Fuel capacity72nd

17.5 L — larger than about 72% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.

Dimensions compared with Honda average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Honda models where that dimension is available.

Wheelbase1,450 mm
This bike

1,450

Honda avg

1,431

Close to average.

Seat height800 mm
This bike

800

Honda avg

780

Close to average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 125 cc • 15 hp
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,450 mmSeat 800 mm
5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 100/90-18 front / 130/80-17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 100/90-18
Rear tire size 130/80-17
Front tire width 100 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 90%
Front rim diameter 18 in
Rear tire width 130 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 80%
Rear rim diameter 17 in
Power-to-weight ratio 0.101 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 100.7 hp/tonne
Specific power 120.0 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 0.93:1 (Undersquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 125 cc (7.63 cu in)
Power 15 hp (10.9 kW) @ 11,000 rpm
Torque 10.7 Nm (1.1 kgf-m or 7.9 ft.lbs) @ 9,500 rpm
Bore × stroke 42.0 x 45 mm (1.7 x 1.8 inches)
Valves per cylinder 4
Fuel system Carburettor

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Front wheel travel 150 mm (5.9 inches)
Rear wheel travel 150 mm (5.9 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 100/90-18
Rear tire 130/80-17

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 149 kg (328.5 lb)
Seat height 800 mm (31.5 inches)
Wheelbase 1,450 mm (57.1 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 17.50 L (4.62 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 115.0 km/h (71.5 mph)
Power/weight ratio 0.1007 hp/kg

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Honda models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Honda information before relying on them. Visit the official Honda website.