Honda XL125V Varadero vs Dafier DFE 125-7 (2010)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda XL125V Varaderostacks up against the Dafier DFE 125-7. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Honda XL125V Varadero | Dafier DFE 125-7 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2010 | 2009 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 125 cc | 125 cc |
| Horsepower | 14 hp | 10 hp |
| Torque | 10 Nm | — |
| Weight | 152 kg | 93 kg |
| Seat height | 32 mm | — |
| Fuel capacity | 4.4 L | — |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 5-speed | — |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Tires | 100/90-M18 / 130/80-M17 | 2.50-18 / 3.00-18 |
Honda XL125V Varadero vs Dafier DFE 125-7 — which should you buy?
Picking between the Honda XL125V Varadero and the Dafier DFE 125-7 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda XL125V Varadero brings 14 hp in a 152 kg package, while the Dafier DFE 125-7 counters with 10 hp at 93 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: