| MODEL | HONDA XL 125V VARADERO 2005 - 2006 |
| Year | 2005 - 2006 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, 90° V-twin, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 124 cc / 7.6 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 42 x 45 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.8:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 10.9 kW / 15 hp @ 11000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 10.5 Nm / 1.07 kgf-m @ 9500 rpm |
| Ignition | Digital transistorised |
| Induction | 2 x 22 mm VP-type carburettors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Gear Box | 5 Speed |
| Clutch | Wet, cable operated |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Steel, double cradle |
| Front Suspension | 35 mm telescopic forks, 150 mm / 5.9 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Pro-Link single shock, preload adjustable, 150 mm / 5.9 in travel |
| Front Brakes | Single 276 mm disc, 2-piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 220 mm disc, 1-piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2150 mm / 84.6 in |
| Overall Width | 850 mm / 33.4 in |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 802 mm / 31.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 1450 mm / 57.1 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 149 kg / 328.5 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 100/90-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/80-17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.5 Litres / 4.6 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The 2005-2006 Varadero 125 was the last of the first-generation, carburettor-fed bikes before the Euro III update. It kept the liquid-cooled 90-degree V-twin, five-speed gearbox, twin discs and 17.5-litre tank. It was still one of the largest and most touring-capable bikes in the learner class.
