XL125V Varadero

[kingsknight]

Who owns a XL125V? Saw one of them today and think it looks lovely! Couldn't see how many miles it had done but it was a 06 plate and looks mint!

Looks better then the XR125L if you ask me!I think I should buy one!
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TS50 (sold) NS125F (sold) NSR125R-K (write off after 2 crashes) CG125 (nicked) XR125L-3 (Sold )-: ) DR125SM '11 (sold yay) XL125V '12 (In love with this bike) XT600E '04 (fun on the dirt)

[Skudd]

The XR is a fine bike for what it is. The varadero is another bike all unto it's own. A grown up's 125. It wont be the fastest bike, but it will be one of the strongest. A good all round bike that if you are on the large side, will suite you down to the ground.
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[imanupstart]

I had one for my first bike and it was a great introduction to riding. Big and comfy, lovely sound from the vtwin and scorpion pipe but struggled at anything over ~65. Trying to convince my brother to get one when he does his cbt so I can ride one again

[FretGrinder]

Owned mine for around 2 months now, bought it on an 07 plate with 4200 on the clock. As others have said, it's not the fastest bike for a 125, but it's very well built and feels like a big bike compared to other 125's.

If, you pin the throttle, there's not much there. I weigh just under 11 stone and it will get to 70 on long straights, but doesnt like to go above 50-55 on the hills. Fuel consumption is great. I get around 230 miles on a full tank. It's extremely comfy as well, great for long rides. It rides well in the wet as well as the dry, I've never felt it twitch on the bends to be honest.

In my experience, it's a great all round bike for a 125. I like it more compared to my GP100 as the clutch is a lot lighter and the power delivery is really smooth. I'll miss it when I move onto a bigger bike.
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[fiveus]

the varadero is indeed an excellent bike.Although not passing my test yet i still plan to keep my..o4 plate dero.good fuel consumption a very reliable.the only problem i have had is being pulled by plod and trying to explain it is a 125cc

[Alexio]

Actually, they're quite fast as far as 4 stroke 125's go. My brothers one has no problem hitting a true 80MPH down a hill. I would personally kill to have one. I've been wanting one for about a year now. If I had the money I'd definitely buy one over other 4 stroke 125's.

They seem to be reliable, comfortable and well built.
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will never give up his CG. I look at my fuel gauge more as a progress bar than a fuel gauge.
G: With my GSXR I do often effectively use it as a scooter with a clutch in town.
ms51ves3: why does it need 500 miles? Are you teaching it how to be a piston?

[FretGrinder]

yeah, I forgot to mention the reliability. Over the winter I've had no problems whatsoever, it starts every time.
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[dodgydog]

Good bikes, a mate bought one to do his test on, he was reluctant to get rid when he passed.
held it's value well too, got a good price for it.
reliability? it never missed a beat.


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[Muscle Bike Rider]

Mines a 2003 model, never misses a beat, comfy, good road presence, excellent view over traffic and does feel like a big bike. I have hit a true 80mph but in all honesty at 70mph theres nothing left for overtakes as acceleration from 60 to 70 aint that quick so anything you get from 70 onwards is a struggle. Wouldnt change mine though as its great on go go juice and suits my commuting needs down to a tee.
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[spit1972]

Yep i have one,can't really give much feedback as ive only had it a month.Pretty pleased so far tho

Steve

[defblade]

The only drawback with mine was that I couldn't get past the 50mph-in-a-60 mob without a good long straight (although sometimes the height lets you see over hedges etc and go when it'd be silly in a car). Oh, and it struggled to keep a good speed up these Welsh hills (I'm 16 stone BTW ).

It was expensive to buy, but the trade-in was high too



The Bandit does overtake fine @33bhp; I'd really like more choice of bikes in the 250-400cc range for commuting.
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Honda Varadero 125cc => Suzuki Bandit 650 33bhp => 77bhp =>
BMW K1200R Sport 163bhp => Aprilia Shiver GT 750 95bhp

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Or, for the same money, you could probably pass* your test, then buy something a DR600 which weighs less and has maybe three times the power .

* Not sure on the reasoning of buying one if you haven't.

[Alexio]

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Remember the Varadero has about an extra 40kgs or so on the CG and a bigger frontal earlier.

On your second point, I think it's because people are lazy basically - certainly why I stayed on a 125 that seemed to 'fit my needs' for so long.

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[Alexio]

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Try any in my list?

TDR125 has similar styling, but a more flexible engine.

A 33hp version is surely just a restricted V-Strom, etc - don't see the point in making a lower cc version when it'll probably weigh just as much as much.

[kingsknight]

I do think the XR would piss all over it off road! I bet it sucks green laning! Would be costly if you had an off as well!
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TS50 (sold) NS125F (sold) NSR125R-K (write off after 2 crashes) CG125 (nicked) XR125L-3 (Sold )-: ) DR125SM '11 (sold yay) XL125V '12 (In love with this bike) XT600E '04 (fun on the dirt)

[truslack]

The Varadero 125 is nice to ride, my dad has one that I've used a few times - it does him alright for commuting on (passed his full licence 2 years ago) I didn't find it much more powerful than a CG though.
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