Honda XL125V Varadero: review, history, specs

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Class: dual sport

Production: 2001-2011

Also called: Honda Varadero 125

Models
Honda XL125V Varadero

(Europe)

2001-2006

Honda XL125V Varadero

(Europe)

2007-2011

Honda Varadero 125 (2001-2006)
Honda Varadero 125 (2007-2011)

History

History
Year Country Name / Frame / Engine
2001 Europe Name: Honda Varadero 125

Frame: VTMJC32X01E1EXXXXXX

Code: XL125V1

2002 Europe Name: Honda Varadero 125

Frame: VTMJC32X02E2EXXXXXX

Code: XL125V2

2003 Europe Name: Honda Varadero 125

Frame: VTMJC32X03E3EXXXXXX

Code: XL125V3

2004 Europe Name: Honda Varadero 125

Frame: VTMJC32X04E4EXXXXXX

Code: XL125V4

2005 Europe Name: Honda Varadero 125

Frame: VTMJC32X05E5EXXXXXX

Code: XL125V5

2006 Europe Name: Honda Varadero 125

Frame: VTMJC32X06E6EXXXXXX

Code: XL125V6

2007 Europe Name: Honda Varadero 125

Frame: VTMJC32X07E7EXXXXXX

Code: XL125V7

2008 Europe Name: Honda Varadero 125

Frame: VTMJC32X08E8EXXXXXX

Code: XL125V8

2009 Europe Name: Honda Varadero 125

Frame: VTMJC32A*9E9EXXXXXX

Code: XL125V9

2010 Europe Name: Honda Varadero 125

Frame: VTMJC32A*AEAEXXXXXX

Code: XL125VA

2011 Europe Name: Honda Varadero 125

Frame: VTMJC32A*BEBEXXXXXX

Code: XL125VB

Specifications

Honda XL125V Varadero: specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS Overall length 2150 mm / 84,6 in
Overall width 850 mm / 33,5 in
Overall height 1250 mm / 49,2 in
Seat height 802 mm / 31,6 in
Wheelbase 1450 mm / 57,1 in
Ground clearance 190 mm / 7,5 in
Dry weight 154 kg / 339 lbs
Curb (wet) weight 167 kg / 368 lbs
FRAME Type Double cradle (steel)
Front suspension, travel 35 mm telescopic fork, 132 mm (5,2 in)
Rear suspension, travel Swingarm with mono-shock, 150 mm (5,9 in)

Adjustable: spring pre-load

Front tire size 100/90-18 (56P)
Rear tire size 130/80-17M (65P)
Front brake Single disc, 276 mm, 2-piston caliper
Rear brake Single disc, 220 mm, 1-piston caliper
Fuel capacity 17,5 l / 4,62 US gal (reserve – 2,0 l) – XL125V (2001-2006)

17,0 l / 4,49 US gal (reserve – 2,0 l) – XL125V (2007-2011)

Trail 97 mm (3,8 in)
Fuel economy / consumption 3,62 l / 100 km (65 US mpg)[1]
ENGINE Type Water cooled 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangement 2-cylinders 90°, V-twin
Bore & Stroke 42,0 x 45,0 mm
Displacement 125 cm³ (7,6 cu in)
Compression ratio 11.8:1
Valve train Chain driven SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Max. power 15,0 hp (10,9 kW) / 11000 rpm – XL125V (2001-2006)

14,4 hp (10,6 kW) / 11000 rpm – XL125V (2007-2011)

Max. torque 10,6 Nm (1,1 kg*m) / 8500 rpm – XL125V (2001-2006)

10,0 Nm (1,0 kg*m) / 8500 rpm – XL125V (2007-2011)

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) 15,0 sec.[2]
Top speed 116 km/h (72 mph)[3]
CARBURETION SYSTEM Type Carburetor, 2x Keihin CV, 22 mm – XL125V (2001-2006)

Fuel Injection, PGM-Fi – XL125V (2007-2011)

ID
DRIVE TRAIN Clutch Wet, multi-plate, cable operated
Transmission 5-speed constant mesh
Final drive Chain
Primary reduction 3.722
Final reduction 3.142
Gear ratio

I

II

III

IV

V


3.083

1.933

1.428

1.173

1.000

ELECTRICAL Ignition Fully transistorized
Alternator 260W at 5000 rpm
Battery capacity 12V-6Ah

Images

Honda XL125V Varadero: images, gallery.

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Videos

Honda XL125V Varadero: video.

Honda Varadero 125cc Review (2001)

Manuals

Honda XL125V Varadero: manuals, parts, microfiches.

  1. motorcyclenews.com | "HONDA XL125V VARADERO (2001 - 2009) Review" | Average fuel consumption
  2. youtube.com/watch?v=RGkUqZwPvh0 | Honda Varadero 125 0-100 km/h
  3. motorcyclenews.com | "HONDA XL125V VARADERO (2001 - 2009) Review" | Top speed