Bajaj Discover 125 vs Honda XL 125 Varadero (2014)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Bajaj Discover 125stacks up against the Honda XL 125 Varadero. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBajaj Discover 125Honda XL 125 Varadero
Model year20142013
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower15 hp14 hp
Torque11 Nm10 Nm
Weight118 kg152 kg
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity2.1 L4.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. Dual-piston calliper
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Tires2.75-17 / 3.00-17 100/90-18 / 130/80-17

Bajaj Discover 125 vs Honda XL 125 Varadero — which should you buy?

Picking between the Bajaj Discover 125 and the Honda XL 125 Varadero usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Bajaj Discover 125 brings 15 hp in a 118 kg package, while the Honda XL 125 Varadero counters with 14 hp at 152 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: