Colouring Concept

The new 2007 Varadero 125 will hit the streets in four attractive new colour variations, leading off with a highly polished metallic silver that calls to mind the suits of armour worn by the medieval knights of old. In a deep, colourfully reflective pearlescent black, the Varadero 125 seems to prowl the streets looking for adventure and excitement. A bright metallic red gives the Varadero 125 and a warm light metallic brown exudes a more up-market suburban sophistication that should enjoy wide appeal.
Other changes in colouring include a new black-painted swingarm that calls to mind the Varadero 125’s inherent strength of character, and brighter new metallic silver three-spoke wheels that complement their wide-bodied tyres with a shimmering sheen.

• Chevalier Silver Metallic
• Pearl Concours Black
• Bloom Red Metallic
• Crown Beige Metallic

Engine

The Varadero 125 is powered by the same compact liquid-cooled V-twin engine it was first introduced with, which produces the strongest performance in its class. Featuring a slim configuration and an attractive design as viewed from the side, this impressive V-twin also provides the central visual focal point for the Varadero’s striking, full-bodied design. Its time-tested 4-stroke configuration ensures superb reliability and excellent fuel economy, which is complemented by the Varadero’s large fuel tank to provide long days of riding enjoyment between full-ups. By design, its 90° V-twin cylinder angle combines with a primary balancer to cancel out most annoying vibration for a smooth and comfortable ride at all speeds. Liquid-cooled for assured operating stability and long-term durability, its exterior design still features the finned cylinders of a classic air-cooled engine that gives a strong impression of size and strength, as well as an intrepid look of far-ranging Adventure Sport capability.

Chassis

Pioneering a new direction in style and rider ergonomics for its class, the Varadero provides a more imposing sense of full-bodied size than seen in most of the motorcycles in the 125cc class. With proportions more on par with larger midrange motorcycles, the Varadero provide a comfortable upright riding position and a higher eye position for a broader view of the road ahead. Its tubular steel double-cradle frame is designed for extra rigidity that gives assured riding confidence and control.

Responsive Suspension Systems
The Varadero 125’s compliant front and rear suspension systems provide precise, responsive handling and a comfortable ride whether zipping across town or chasing up lonely trails in the distant hills. Its rigid and responsive 35mm front fork offers neutral steering control and a plush 132mm of long-travel axle stroke to soak up big bumps along the way.
Supported by a smoothly responsive monoshock rear suspension, the chassis’ box-section steel tube swingarm offers superb rigidity and precise wheel tracking, as well as 150mm of smoothly damped wheel travel for a comfortable ride for one or two. Also, its relatively long wheelbase contributes to its responsive handling and confident control at higher speeds.

Sportbike-Look Wheels and Brakes
The Varadero 125’s attractive hollow-section, three-spoke cast aluminium wheels are mounted with an impressive-looking set of wide-carcass 100/90–18 front and 130/80–17 rear on-road tyres like those featured on larger machines. Their semi-knobbly treads provide precise cornering and easy control at all speeds, along with competent and confident handling when venturing off the tarmac onto less travelled trails.

The Varadero 125 is also fitted with excellent front and rear disc brakes. Its large-diameter 276mm drilled front rotor is stopped by a compact dual-piston brake calliper for responsive braking control, while a lightweight single-piston calliper grips the 220mm rear disc for a high-performance combination of stopping power.

Equipment

High-Visibility Integrated Instrument Panel
The Varadero 125’s fully integrated instrument panel features large, fully electronic speedometer and tachometer dials for easy viewing. Between them, a high-visibility LCD panel includes odometer/dual trip meter and clock displays. The panel also features an easy-to-read analogue coolant temperature gauge. The Deluxe version of the new Varadero 125 also features silver-coloured rings around the instrument dials for a more high-tech feel.

Hidden Carrying Capacity
The Varadero 125’s comfortable locking seat opens to reveal a large storage space under the forward rider’s section that provides ample room for carrying gloves, tool kit and other riding essentials. A special mount for carrying a U-lock is also provided under the pillion portion of the seat.

Spacious Rear Carrier
Featuring rugged reinforced cast resin construction, the large, sleekly designed rear carrier mounted on the Varadero 125 offers ample carrying capacity and four convenient tie-down hooks to secure even larger loads with ease. This full-sized carrier also features contoured pillion passenger hand grips moulded into its rails that resist extremes in temperature to provide a more comfortable hand hold in extreme weather conditions.

Easy Maintenance
The Varadero 125’s left side cover detaches to provide easy access to such internals as the fuse box, and high-output maintenance-free battery.

Optional Equipment

The new 2007 Varadero 125 will also be released with a wide range of useful and convenient optionally available parts and equipment that increase its range of enjoyment—and security. These include:

• A large-capacity 45-litre top box designed to easily mount on the rear carrier with a key-operated, quick-detach locking mount. The box also features a large, comfortable moulded-in handle for exceptional carrying ease.
• A set of electrically heated handlebar grips that greatly enhance riding comfort on cold days. The grips feature a convenient control switch that permits the grip temperature to be easily adjusted.
• A sturdy, spring-loaded centrestand that mounts to the frame to offer easier maintenance and more stable parking in some locations.
• An aggressive-looking aluminium cross bar that attaches to the handlebars to provide a more pronounced off-road look.
• A large, moulded resin engine undercowl that protects the engine cases against grime and potential damage from objects tossed up by the front wheel.
• A strong, easy-to-use U-lock that conveniently mounts in the carrier provided under the seat to provide extra protection against theft.
• A form-fitting, waterproof motorcycle cover that protects the Varadero 125 from rain, wind and prying eyes.

Technical Specifications

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