Honda XL 125 V VARADERO (VARADERO 125) (2007–2012) — Specs

Identity

Manufacturer: Honda

Model: XL 125 V VARADERO (VARADERO 125)

Category: Motorcycle

Type: Motorcycle

Years: 2007 → 2012

Engine

Displacement (cc): 125

Cylinders: 2

Power (hp): 15

Power (kW): 11

Torque (Nm): 98

Dimensions

Overall length: 1950 mm

Overall width: 720 mm

Overall height: 1110 mm

Wheelbase: 1340 mm

Ground clearance: 150 mm

Weight (kg): 170

Seat height (mm): 800

Tank (L): 17.5

Tires

Front tire: 110/80 R19

Rear tire: 150/70 R17

Front pressure (bar): 2

Rear pressure (bar): 2

Drivetrain

Drive chain: 420 chain, 110 links

Sprockets (front / rear): 14 / 44

Ignition

Spark plug: NGK CR8EH-9

Plug gap: 0.9 mm

Fluids & Filters

Engine oil: SAE10W-30, API SE

Engine oil (with filter, L): 1.3

Oil filter: OEM oil filter

Air filter: Hiflofiltro HFA1112

Coolant (L): 1.46

Brake fluid: DOT 4

Fuel consumption

Estimated: 2.8 L/100 km

Estimated range: ~625 km on a full tank (17.5 L)

Note: real-world ±15-30% depending on riding style

Service

Battery: OEM battery specification

Service interval (km): 10000

Service interval (months): 12

Valve check (km): 24000

Parts and consumables for this motorcycle

Data is gathered with care, but without guarantee. Always confirm critical information with your dealer or workshop.

Service notes

Service interval: every 10,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first. Valve clearance check every 24,000 km. Valve clearance — intake cold 0.15 ± 0.02MM, exhaust cold 0.24 ± 0.02MM. Engine oil: oil grade SAE10W-30, API SE, 1.3 L with filter change. Spark plug: NGK CR8EH-9 (gap 0.9 mm). Brake fluid: DOT 4. Coolant capacity: 1.46 L. Chain: 110 links, sprockets 14/44 teeth. Tire pressure: front 2 bar, rear 2 bar (cold). Tire size: front 110/80 R19, rear 150/70 R17. Always confirm critical values with the workshop manual or an authorised dealer.

OEM and quality aftermarket parts that fit this bike. Always confirm with your dealer before ordering.

Engine oil

Spec: SAE10W-30, API SE, 1.3 L (with filter)

OEM OEM recommended engine oil (SAE 10W-30)
Premium Motul 7100 4T (100% Synthetic, Ester)
Premium Motul 5100 4T Technosynthese (Semi-Synthetic)

Which Motul for this bike?

	Motul 7100 4T ✓	Motul 5100 4T
Product	Motul 7100 4T — 100% fully synthetic	Motul 5100 4T — semi-synthetic
Best for	Sport, Naked, Adventure (600cc+), track	Standard, Cruiser, Scooter, daily use
RPM protection	Excellent — ester base, stable under load	Good — for normal riding conditions

Standard Repsol Moto Racing 4T (Synthetic)
Standard Elf Moto 4 Tech (Semi-Synthetic)

Fully Synthetic vs Semi-Synthetic

	Fully Synthetic	Semi-Synthetic
Base oil	100% chemical synthesis (ester or PAO)	Mineral oil + synthetic additives
Heat resistance	Excellent — stable at extreme heat & RPM	Good — suitable for normal temperatures
Cold start	Better — reaches engine faster when cold	Good — adequate for normal climates
Change interval	Longer (up to 10,000 km)	Shorter (5,000–7,000 km typical)
Price	Higher	Lower

Oil filter

Air filter

Spec: Hiflofiltro HFA1112

Standard Hiflofiltro HFA1112

Spark plug

Spec: NGK CR8EH-9, gap 0.9 mm

OEM NGK CR8EH-9
Premium NGK CR8EHIX-9
Standard NGK CR8EH-9

Front brake pads

Rear brake pads

Drive chain

Spec: 110 links | Sprockets 14/44 teeth / 110 links

Front tire

Spec: 110/80 R19, 2.0 bar

OEM OEM 110/80 R19

Rear tire

Spec: 150/70 R17, 2.0 bar

OEM OEM 150/70 R17

Battery

Premium Yuasa YTX5L-BS

Brake fluid

Spec: DOT 4

Standard TotalEnergies HBF4

Coolant

Spec: 1.46 L coolant capacity

Service interval

Spec: 10 000 km / 12 months

OEM Engine oil + oil filter change
OEM Air filter inspection
OEM Spark plug check
OEM Brake fluid replacement: every 2 years

Valve check

Spec: 24 000 km

OEM Intake clearance: cold 0.15 ± 0.02MM
OEM Exhaust clearance: cold 0.24 ± 0.02MM

Suspension

Spec: 35 mm telescopic fork / 346 ± 2.5 ml 10W

OEM Fork: 35 mm telescopic fork
OEM Fork oil grade: 346 ± 2.5 ml 10W