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Honda XL 125 V Varadero - [2001]
This edition of the Honda XL 125 V Varadero is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2001. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2002 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 DOHC and the 2001 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 DOHC.This particular Honda XL 125 has a 124cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, V3 Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative V3 engine, Adventure style motorbike includes the Buell-EBR XB12X Ulysses Adventure - [2010]
The 2001 XL 125 shares its V3 engine and Adventure style configuration with the likes of the 2010 Buell-EBR XB12X Ulysses Adventure and the 2008 Buell-EBR XB12X Ulysses Adventure. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the XL 125's Adventure style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1989 Yamaha DT 125 R Tenere | 1989cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Honda XL 125 V Varadero in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, give or take 50kg.
The 2001 Honda XL 125 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha WR 250 F - [2025]
In terms of power the 124cc 4 valve V3 2 cylinder engine produces 15 bhp (11 kW) @ 11000 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm] or the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [9.6 bhp (7 kW) @ 7250 rpm].
The OHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 7.7 lb-ft (10.4 Nm) @ 9500 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [17.8 lb-ft (24.2 Nm) @ 8100 rpm] and the 2024 Kawasaki Eliminator 500 ABS SE [31.7 lb-ft (42.9 Nm) @ 7500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda XL 125 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2024 Suzuki GSX-S 125 DOHC has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2001 Honda XL 125 V Varadero.
The 2001 Honda XL 125 V Varadero has a Power to weight ratio of 86.2 bhp per ton and 44.5 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2001 XL 125 competing with the 2024 Suzuki GSX-S 125 DOHC [111.1 bhp\ton] and the 1947 Norton 500 Model 18 [110.7 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Honda XL 125 generating around 44.5 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2018 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder 150 FI-SP [69.5 lb-ft per ton] and the 2018 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder 150 [69.5 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 42.9 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 43.8 secs, this makes the Honda XL 125 V Varadero similar in acceleration to the 2011 Honda XL 125 V Varadero Travel (42.9 secs) and the 2009 Honda XL 125 V Varadero Travel (42.9 secs). This Honda XL 125 V Varadero also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2001 Honda XL 125 V Varadero and the 2004 Yamaha XT 225 Serow
When talking about the performance of the 2001 Honda XL 125 V Varadero on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2004 Yamaha XT 225 Serow (0 secs) and the 1981 Honda CM 400 T (0 secs).
The 2001 version of the Honda XL 125 V Varadero has a maximum speed of 0mph.
Top Speed of the 2001 XL 125 equals the 2013 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2001 Honda XL 125 V Varadero then how about a 2013 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph) and the 2002 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph).
