Honda Cb200x vs Honda Varadero 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cb200x vs Honda Varadero 125. Honda Cb200x: 17.3 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 153 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed ~125 km/h (estimated, note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Honda Varadero 125: 14.8 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 152 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 110 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cb200x
Honda Varadero 125
Horsepower (hp)
17.3 hp
14.8 hp
Torque (Nm)
16.1 Nm
10.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
125 km/h
110 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
153 kg
152 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
17.3 hp @ 8,500 rpm
14.8 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
16.1 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
10.5 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
~125 km/h (estimated, note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
110 km/h
Weight
153 kg (curb weight)
152 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~2.8 L/100km (approximately 35 km/L real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Cb200x
7.0/10
"A smart, honest starter that you'll eventually outgrow."
Pros
+Honda reliability, minimal issues
+Surprisingly capable USD forks
+Light and flickable handling
Cons
−Highway cruising feels strained
−Limited aftermarket support
−Pillion accommodation genuinely poor
Honda Varadero 125
7.5/10
"The best-built 125 money can buy, with real-world limitations."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda twin engine
+Excellent fuel economy
+Comfortable upright riding position
Cons
−Genuinely struggles on motorways
−Expensive fairing replacements
−Carburetor needs regular attention
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