The Honda XL Varadero 125 motorcycle specifications include a 125 cc (7.63 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 152 kg (335.1 lb).
Key specifications
How the Honda XL 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.
About 78% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 20th percentile across Honda models.
Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 66th percentile across Honda models.
About 25% larger than the Honda database average. Around the 68th percentile across Honda models.
Honda database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
125 cc — larger displacement than about 20% of Honda models.
800 mm — taller than about 66% of Honda models.
16.8 L — larger than about 68% 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.
2,150
2,078
3% above average.
833
827
Close to average.
1,450
1,431
Close to average.
800
780
Close to average.
190
184
3% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 100/90-M18 |
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| Rear tire size | 130/80-M17 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.93:1 (Undersquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2012 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 125 cc (7.63 cu in) |
| Torque | 10.0 Nm (1.0 kgf-m or 7.4 ft.lbs) @ 8,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 42.0 x 45 mm (1.7 x 1.8 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 11.8:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. PGM-FI |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | Fully transistorised with electronic advance |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | 35mm telescopic fork, 132mm axle travel |
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| Rear suspension | Monoshock swingarm with adjustable spring preload, 150mm axle travel |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc. Dual-piston calliper |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 100/90-M18 |
| Rear tire | 130/80-M17 |
| Wheels | Hollow-section triple-spoke cast aluminium, 17M/C x MT2.75 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 152 kg (335.1 lb) |
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| Seat height | 800 mm (31.5 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,150 mm (84.6 inches) |
| Overall width | 833 mm (32.8 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,450 mm (57.1 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 190 mm (7.5 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 16.80 L (4.44 US gal) |
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| Reserve fuel capacity | 2.70 L (0.71 US gal) |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.0935 hp/kg |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Black, black/grey, black/red |
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