Positioned in Honda's enduro - offroad motorcycle lineup, the 2006 Honda Varadero 125 utilizes a 125 cc (7.6 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 14.8 HP (10.8 kW) at 11,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 10.5 Nm (7.7 lb-ft) at 8,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 118.4 HP per liter and a 2,500 rpm working window between peak torque (8,500 rpm) and peak power (11,000 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the Varadero 125 measures 149 kg (328 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.1 HP/kg (10.07 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 800 mm (31.5 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,450 mm (57.1 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 17.7-liter (4.7 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 2001 to 2015, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
118.4 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.1 HP/kg (10.07 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
8,500–11,000 rpm
Standover Height
800 mm (31.5 in)
Engine
Displacement125.0 ccm (7.63 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power14.8 HP (10.8 kW)) @ 11000 RPM
Torque10.5 Nm (1.1 kgf-m or 7.7 ft.lbs) @ 8500 RPM
Compression11.8:1
Bore x Stroke42.0 x 45.0 mm (1.7 x 1.8 inches)
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel SystemCarburettor. 22mm PD-type
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionDual digital transistorised with electronic advance
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet, multiplate with coil springs
Chassis
Trail97 mm (3.8 inches)
Wheelbase1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Ground Clearance190 mm (7.5 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front BrakesSingle disc
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight149.0 kg (328.5 pounds)
Power/Weight0.0990 HP/kg
Seat Height800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Power
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Transmission
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