Motorhispania RX 125R vs Honda XL Varadero 125 (2012)

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

Spec comparison

SpecMotorhispania RX 125RHonda XL Varadero 125
Model year20122012
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower15 hp14 hp
Torque10 Nm
Weight120 kg152 kg
Seat height31 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity3.3 L4.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Galfer Wave Air, AJP pistonSingle disc. Dual-piston calliper
Rear brakesSingle disc. Galfer Wave Air, AJP pistonSingle disc
Tires100/80-17 / 130/70-17 100/90-M18 / 130/80-M17

Motorhispania RX 125R vs Honda XL Varadero 125 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Motorhispania RX 125R and the Honda XL Varadero 125 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Motorhispania RX 125R brings 15 hp in a 120 kg package, while the Honda XL Varadero 125 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: