Honda XL Varadero 125 vs Mondial 125 MX Grumble (2012)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHonda XL Varadero 125Mondial 125 MX Grumble
Model year20122012
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower14 hp12 hp
Torque10 Nm11 Nm
Weight152 kg110 kg
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity4.4 L3.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Dual-piston calliper Single disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires100/90-M18 / 130/80-M17 2.75-18 / 3.00-18

Honda XL Varadero 125 vs Mondial 125 MX Grumble — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda XL Varadero 125 and the Mondial 125 MX Grumble usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda XL Varadero 125 brings 14 hp in a 152 kg package, while the Mondial 125 MX Grumble counters with 12 hp at 110 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: