Honda XL Varadero 125 vs Rieju RS2 125 (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda XL Varadero 125stacks up against the Rieju RS2 125. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda XL Varadero 125Rieju RS2 125
Model year20122010
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower14 hp
Torque10 Nm
Weight152 kg110 kg
Seat height32 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.4 L2.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Dual-piston calliper Single disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires100/90-M18 / 130/80-M17 100/80-17 / 130/80-17

Honda XL Varadero 125 vs Rieju RS2 125 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda XL Varadero 125 and the Rieju RS2 125 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 Rieju RS2 125 counters with its own power figure 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: