Positioned in Honda's sport motorcycle lineup, the 2008 Honda XL125V Varadero features a 125 cc (7.6 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 14.2 HP (10.4 kW) at 11,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 10 Nm (7.4 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 113.6 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 XL125V Varadero measures 152 kg (335 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.09 HP/kg (10.7 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 16.8-liter (4.4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2007 to 2010, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
113.6 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.09 HP/kg (10.7 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
Power14.2 HP (10.4 kW)) @ 11000 RPM
Torque10.0 Nm (1.0 kgf-m or 7.4 ft.lbs) @ 8500 RPM
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