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HONDA XL 125V VARADERO 2011

HONDA XL 125V VARADERO 2011
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Spec sheet
MODELHONDA XL 125V VARADERO 2011
Year2011
Engine TypeFour stroke, 90° V-twin, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Displacement / Capacity124 cc / 7.6 cu in
Bore X Stroke42 x 45 mm
Compression Ratio11.8:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled
Max Power10.6 kW / 14.2 hp @ 11000 rpm
Max Torque10 Nm / 7.4 lb-ft @ 8500 rpm
IgnitionDigital transistorised
InductionPGM-FI electronic fuel injection, 30 mm throttle bore
Start SystemElectric
TRANSMISSION SPECS
LubricationWet sump
Gear Box5 Speed
ClutchWet, cable operated
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameSteel, double cradle
Front Suspension35 mm telescopic forks, 150 mm / 5.9 in travel
Rear SuspensionPro-Link single shock, preload adjustable, 150 mm / 5.9 in travel
Front BrakesSingle 276 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Rear BrakesSingle 220 mm disc, 1-piston caliper
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length2150 mm / 84.6 in
Overall Width—
Overall Height1250 mm / 49.2 in
Seat Height802 mm / 31.6 in
Wheelbase1450 mm / 57.1 in
Ground Clearance190 mm / 7.5 in
Dry Weight152 kg / 335 lbs
Wet Weight169 kg / 373 lbs
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre100/90-18
Rear Tyre130/80-17
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity16.8 Litres / 4.4 US gal
Fuel Consumption3.3 L/100 km
Top Speed117 km/h / 73 mph
Honda file

By 2011 the Varadero 125 was a mature design, still the fuel-injected, Euro III version introduced in 2007. It remained a versatile road-biased adventure-style 125 with room for a passenger and a long range from its 16.8-litre tank. Honda kept building it until 2015.