Honda Varadero 125cc 2003 or Suzuki DR125SM 2009?

[ManInTheBox]

I have the option of both these bikes, both are the exact same price of £1100. Suzuki has 3000miles while the varadero has 6k miles.

I'll be using the bike to travel about 10 miles to work through mostly 30mph or 40mph roads with the occasional 20mile trip on A roads when visiting parents.

Which bike do you guys think is the best value for money?

[Derivative]

£1100 for a Varadero sounds excellent.

Cheapest on BikeTrader at the minute is £1650.

[Paris2]

+1 for the Honda
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[Mikey3]

Varadero.

Mike
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[bikertomm]

For that price I'm assuming there's something wrong with the varadero, so, Suzuki
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[HJM]

6k miles 0.o thats the price for a 60k varadero lol.
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[Derivative]

[ManInTheBox]

The Varadero is a second bike that isn't used much so i assume that's why it's being sold cheaper than usual

Varadero it is then!

[ManInTheBox]

any other opinions?

[Richtea]

+1 for the Varadero
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[JoeDougieDoug...]

+1 for the Varadero - They're gorgeous bikes! V-Twin too!
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[sidewinder]

varadero good for and indicated 75mph.Much quicker than they look as well.Even been down to cornwall when i had mine.632ml round trip no probs

[Alex_B]

And very comfy, don't forget the comfy
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[Nick 50]

Varadero, but at that price I would check it meticulously
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[cade]

Varadero all day long, at that price you could use it for a year and still make money.

[Irn-Bru]

I was going to say Suzuki but I looked into it and it looks like it's made out of cheese and isn't a supermoto either so, Honda it is
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[effit]

Varadero - use it for a year and you`ll still profit on the resale.(probably)

[Muscle Bike Rider]

Varadero all day every day, top bike, loved mine and it never missed a beat, good for commuting and fun, big bike looks, great for getting you ready for a bigger bike. 70mpg, big tank with a 200 mile range, comfy, good road presence, stick a set of bt45's on and it sticks to the road in all weathers. Check it over well though as thats a very good price.
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[Curtybobs]

Holly crap that is cheap, got to be the honda every time.

Been looking for one round my end and the cheapest is 1999 queens

just a bit out of my price range

[Taught2BCauti...]

I have seen 2003 Varaderos going for £1,500 to £1,800 with higher mileage than that! Even if it needs a bit of work, there's not much that's outside the scope of the average DIY novice.

If you buy it and use it for 2 years, you will probably be able to sell it for more than £1,100 = free bike!
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[dannymassive]

+1 for the Varadero! Good bikes. Snap it up quickly at that price!!!

(Providing it's kosha!)
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[ManInTheBox]

Went and saw it last night, it's in great condition, has a little dent in the tank but it's so small i don't even care. It also has hand guards and a belly pan on it, all I'll need to do is stick a taller screen on it.

Checked all the usual spots and it's in cracking condition...it's getting mot tomorrow and I'll hopefully be picking it up on Saturday!

[Alex_B]

Well, if it's as good as that for £1100 you're indeed a very lucky man, good spot

Pics when it's all sorted and in your possession.

Great Bargain mate!
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[ManInTheBox]

Could anyone with a baby varadero please tell me what size the fork stem on the yoke is please.

I'm looking into one of these to use my phone as a sat nav

https://www.buybits.com/Product/10343/Motorcycle-Bike-13mm-Fork-Stem-Yoke-Mount-With-Waterproof-Smart-Phone-Case-Fits-Samsung-Galaxy-S2-S-Ii-sku-10343.aspx

Thanks