XL125 Varadero (2001 - present) review

Don't be fooled by the looks: the furthest this bike will go offroad is to the end of your driveway

XL125 Varadero (2001 - present) review
Brand
Category
Category
Engine Capacity
125cc
Price
£4,390.00
Pros
Solid looks suggest a larger engine size for this accomplished learner legal machine
Cons
The baby 'Dero is less versatile than it would like you to believe

The big Dero's little brother in looks at least, but without the 'light use' off-road potential of the XR. Expensive, yes, but owners like 'emThe big Dero's little brother in looks at least, but without the 'light use' off-road potential of the XR. Expensive, yes, but owners like 'em

Length (mm) 2150
Width (mm) 850
Height (mm) 1250
Dryweight (kg) 149
Seats 0
Seat Height (mm) 800
Suspension Front 35mm telescopic fork, 132mm axle travel
Suspension Rear Monoshock swingarm, 150mm axle travel
Adjustability Rear Adjustable spring preload
Wheels Made Of Hollow-section triple-spoke cast aluminium
Tyres Front 100/90-18 (56P)
Tyres Rear 130/80-17 (65P)
Brakes Front 276mm hydraulic disc with dual-piston calliper
Brakes Rear 220mm hydraulic disc with single-piston calliper
Tank Capacity (litres) 17.7
Wheelbase (mm) 1450
Ground Clearance (mm) 190
Trail (mm) 97
Chassis Double-cradle; steel tube
Cubic Capacity (cc) 125
Max Power (bhp) 15
Max Power Peak (rpm) 11000
Torque (ft/lb) 8
Torque Peak (rpm) 8500
Bore (mm) 42
Stroke (mm) 45
Valve Gear SOHC
Compression Ratio 11.8
Ignition Dual digital transistorised with electronic advanc
Cooling Liquid cooled
Fuel Delivery 22mm VP-type carburettor x 2
Stroke Type Four Stroke
Drive Chain

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