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
Visordown
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 |
