Honda Varadero 125 vs Honda X-adv 750
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Varadero 125 vs Honda X-adv 750. 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. Honda X-adv 750: 58 hp @ 6,750 rpm hp, 238 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Varadero 125
Honda X-adv 750
Horsepower (hp)
14.8 hp
58 hp
Torque (Nm)
10.5 Nm
69 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
152 kg
238 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
14.8 hp @ 10,000 rpm
58 hp @ 6,750 rpm
Torque
10.5 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
69 Nm @ 4,750 rpm
Top Speed
110 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
152 kg (wet/curb weight)
238 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
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
Honda X-adv 750
8.0/10
"A genuinely clever machine that rewards patient, practical riders hugely."
Pros
+DCT gearbox genuinely excellent
+Brilliant underseat storage capacity
+Strong, smooth 750cc engine
Cons
−Fork seals leak on early bikes
−Too heavy for real offroad
−Tall seat height excludes shorties
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