Honda Varadero 125?

[fixerupper]

I'm still hankering after buying a small bike to to buzz about on , has anyone had one of these ? jeff...


http://www.motorcyclenews.com/bike-reviews/honda/xl125v-varadero/2001/

 

[dobbslc]

Check it for rattly cam chains and make sure it's charging the battery properly, two of Honda's main failure points.

 

[fixerupper]

Ta....

 

[dobbslc]

Depends on how old it is obviously as some get a good high mileage from commuting, some just get thrashed....
Quite a big bike for a 125.

 

[norlander]

Its got a big bike feel, quite popular over here.
Do you particularly want a bike? -or would you consider a 125 Scooter?. Could be a better bet due to practical features and usually less heat wafting up to broil your nuts.
You can of course modify the bike to allow for airflow to the nuts and other parts.

 

[fixerupper]

Ha ha . how can that be a relaxing ride.. I thought about a scooter but the roads about here are rocky and full of pot holes, I think larger wheels give a smoother ride ..........jeff

 

[pedrobedro]

125 Varaderos are slow compared to a lot of other 125 commuter or trail type bikes, they are not offroaders either despite the look. They are pretty good on fuel consumption and comfortable for a 125 for a grown up.