Bye Bye 2 stroke :-(

[Kmx125]

Got a new job and its 44 miles in total there and back, 10 pound a day in petrol

I'm looking at the Honda XL 125 Varadero, or something similar... ??

Does anybody have any info on them?

Thanks


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My Ex Bikes.... Kawasaki Ke100 1998-Sold...Kawasaki Kmx125 (2001)-Nicked:(...Yamaha cygnus x 125-Sold...Current Bike - Kawasaki Kmx 125 (2000)

[CaNsA]

Very vibey, not very punchy for a 4t 125.

get a honda clr125, much better

[Kmx125]

[CaNsA]

its a twin and at anything over 40 i found to be very vibey on the bars
punchy - its got torque but not that good off the lights.

They are good bikes, but i wouldnt want to be on one everyday.

Oh and they will be more to insure than an older bike.
And plastics cost a fortune to replace.

[dragstaar]

[warped one]

MY mate has a CLR125 in his shed that just needs a new top end.

I can talk to him if you want.
How much are you willing to spend?

I think it also has tax and MOT.
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[Kmx125]

[Kmx125]

[CaNsA]

[Teflon-Mike]

44miles to £10's worth of juice @ approx £1.31/l gives you 25mpg....
No 'tiddler' should be drinking that heavily... there are litre bikes that can better that!
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[Frost]

And 250 2 strokes that will do much worse! Also you have to add in the cost of the 2 stroke oil which ain't cheap if you want to run it on nice stuff.

[warped one]

[dragstaar]

[Minty]

[deltron]

with mixed riding I get about 55 mpg from my nsr which is derestricted.

[Paulington]

[.Bishbash.]

I had one for 2 years, never found any vibration over 40, actually found it a really nice bike to ride. But cannot remember how good they were on fuel, as it was about 6 years ago since I rode it.

Vara's get a big from me!
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Current bike - GSX-R1000 k8

[Muscle Bike Rider]

I use my Varadero every day for work, 22 miles round trip and for getting around on the week end, takes about £18 to fill, I tend to fill when I hit 200 miles as I dont like letting it get to low and going on reserve, so if you use reserve add another 30 odd miles. No vibration on mine, very comfy handles nicely and will sit at 70mph so would be good for what you want,its no slouch but not as fast away from the lights as some 125's due to its weight, still quick enough away from cars, good riding position and all round view. Often mistaken for a bigger bike due to its size, have a sit on one and see what you think, stick a set of BT45 battleaxe tyres on and they stick like S*** to a blanket wet and dry.

Great bike for me, I know a few peeps on here rated them highly to.
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Previously Known As A5tra_G
Old Bikes :2010 Kawasaki ER6 F & 2000 Honda VTR Firestorm
Current Bike : XJR1300

[Teflon-Mike]

[skatefreak]

I run a 100 mile round trip on the NSR 2-3 times a week.
Usually about £8-£10 in fuel if i'm not playing the fuel saving game.
Sometimes less than £7 if i keep out of the powerband (and cruise at 58mph haha).

But yes. for 44 miles round it cant be that bad :p

-Jvr

[FretGrinder]

My fuel light on my varadero comes on roughly around 220-230 depending on my riding, so it's pretty good on fuel.

A5tra_G is right about the fact that it's not quick off the lights, but it's great at riding around town and not too bad at the odd nice trip out into the country.
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[Davie J]

Never had any vibration problems thru the bars and I'm getting about I'm getting about 75mpg.


And yeah Plastics expansive. Anybody got a black RHS fairing for 07 onwards they don't need!!
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Marauder 125 K3 (Murdered by a Megane), Varadero 125 V7 (sold), Varadero Thou (Sold), CB500S (Sold).

[RichieZX6R]

[Legsy.]

I loved my Varadero, I would highly recommend one. I had mine for nearly a year and got back what I paid for it as well.

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