Phil, I just wanted to quickly say thanks. I took the plunge and splashed out for a fantastically clean 08 Varadero 125 having constantly watched this video to help me finally decide. I certainly made the right choice and am looking forward to the fun ahead, it's a cracking bike if only lacking a little go. Cheers.
@philjonesuk11 жыл бұрын
Hi, yes I still remember my Varadero with fond memories and every time I shift on my Versys! Cracking bike. The new Honda CB500X look like good step up bikes if you ever upgrade for more power though, would probably have got that over the Versys if it was available at the time!
@keithrosser56294 жыл бұрын
I've just bought a 2012 version so one of the last ones for the UK market and I know from your video and similar that I've made a great choice. Thanks 😎👍
@torbokrak17042 жыл бұрын
BRO THIS IS 2013.. WHAT??!?!?!?!?.. bruh the video qualety and the edit and mic and stuff.. how is it better than most motovlogs now.. i do not understand
@fingerhorn410 жыл бұрын
Nice bike and good, careful, safe riding - although you could be a little more away from the kerb so as to assert your presence and encourage cars to respect your position. I wish the seat was just a tad lower to suit slightly shorter riders, but clearly it is a great machine and far superior to currently available 125s. Thanks for uploading.
@dentistguba7 жыл бұрын
only a tiny handful of learner bikes available for anyone over 6 foot though, got to leave something for us haha. Newer CBR or the shadow with this exact same engine and weight seem to be the only ones worth bothering with, all honda. Other japanese 125 cruisers would fit ok but not sure about power.
@HaveBikeWillVlog11 жыл бұрын
The Kawa gear boxes tend to be a bit clunky. I'm told the guy who designed the ER-5 box designed their tractor gear boxes and it doesn't surprise me. Thanks for the shout out!
@Tony-tm6js11 жыл бұрын
How many times did you say versys? I think I counted 27 times, do you caress and sleep with your versys?
@philjonesuk11 жыл бұрын
Hi, When I got my Varadero I was on my CBT (limited to 125cc with red L plates). This video was after I'd passed DAS (unrestricted cc, A category)
@sgcoco796211 жыл бұрын
Love ya videos mate makes me want to get out and ride. lots of good info info included mate. thanks
@philjonesuk11 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate, wish I'd done a more in depth review video looking back, not many decent videos out there on the varadero
@HaveBikeWillVlog11 жыл бұрын
If you mean a jack port for an external mic then yes it does. The ones one the Drift HD720 and 1080HD are 2.5mm and the one on the Ghost is 3.5mm.
@EinkOLED8 жыл бұрын
I have the same colour type varadero. Passed my DAS and now I'm getting a 2008 Kawasaki versys 650 lol. I will however have to part exchange it (although I have a week to decide)
@paul-fk7de7 жыл бұрын
brilliant video mate
@knutegilsundt157811 жыл бұрын
Thanks the upload. I have just purchased a Varadero 125 myself. I quickly realized that the wing mirrors are so short that it is not possible to see anything behind. Do you know how/where to get hold of wing mirror arm extensions?
@tubeengineer11 жыл бұрын
Great upload, appreciated.
@DraigCymraig11 жыл бұрын
Drive in a more controlling position!
@sgcoco796211 жыл бұрын
I dont ride a varadero mate, just like ya style and outlook on all ya vlogs. Im Honda rider cbf1000. Stay safe.
@TomBartram-b1c5 жыл бұрын
My brother's just got an ER5 and even though I was like gee-whizz! when I rode it due to it having 4x the power I honestly prefer my Varra. it's just, I dunno, nicer. Does that make sense?!
@stephenedwards12787 жыл бұрын
Nice little trip around Nailsea then !! Spot the local Supermarkets !! Looks a good bike for a new rider unlike the dinky bikes like the YZF/CBF 125 ( not ideal for bigger/taller or older people as we look stupid on them!! )
@BritSniper3034 жыл бұрын
Great back story, interesting details, but...but...Versys, versys, versys, versys, versys, versys, versys, versys, (It was ONLY 15 times mentioned, NOT 27 and not 100, just felt like that...!) Hope you're loving or have since married your Versys.
@RobLittleuk8 жыл бұрын
Nice Vid - I had the 1000 and was nearly killed on it ! I'm still biking - I thought I sort of recognised some of the streets on this vid - I live in Tetbury !
@Timi11611 жыл бұрын
you can drive this with A1 licence as far as I'm concerned (at least in Slovenia)
@michaelbaker53345 жыл бұрын
you can find loads of them on eBay ranging from £1900 all the way up to as much as £4000 with loads of extras
@philjonesuk11 жыл бұрын
a chilly UK day, plus I was used to the handguards on my Versys deflecting the cold UK wind! ;-)
@wackyburrito77936 жыл бұрын
You mentioned “my versys” like 100 times!!
@johnmulcahy99036 жыл бұрын
Maybe they should of made a 250cc version for bit more power
@philipbateson55638 жыл бұрын
Good video very informative
@kimholland93163 жыл бұрын
What did you say your other bike was?
@xCLUNKx3 жыл бұрын
Versys
@NoxiousBeatz9 жыл бұрын
Do you think this is a good bike for first time learner? I've been doing a lot of research and this seems like the best one ...
@philjonesuk9 жыл бұрын
NoxiousBeatz It is a good bike for a first time learner, but, it's expensive and expensive to fix if you drop it. I'd only really advise it if you wouldn't fit on something like a YBR 125.
@NoxiousBeatz9 жыл бұрын
philjonesuk That's the thing, I'm 192cm (6ft 3), so i'm not sure whether a YBR 125 would be good.
@philjonesuk9 жыл бұрын
NoxiousBeatz similar height. why I went Varadero. Anything else looks a little like a gorilla riding a motorcycle. I did do my CBT on a YBR reasonably comfortably, worth going to a dealer and doing a bit of sitting on both :)
@NoxiousBeatz9 жыл бұрын
philjonesuk Allright well thanks for the fast reply :D I will consider the YBR 125 as well.
@philjonesuk9 жыл бұрын
NoxiousBeatz could alway look at the chinese bike that spicy110 has, he is quite a tall lad too :)
@wagwanbennydj60033 жыл бұрын
I'll buy it mate 👍
@addeade2313 жыл бұрын
What is the L/100km on this bike :)?
@TwoWheelsUK10 жыл бұрын
You only had 125 for 6 months before upgrading? That's my plan! How was the jump onto a larger bike at first?
@philjonesuk10 жыл бұрын
My first experience of a bigger CC bike was a bike that was physically smaller so, kinda put me off. Why I went and bought the Versys, got insurance as a learner (only allowing usage fpr training with instructor but later inform them of full licnese). Going from a 125 to a bigger bike is pleasant, you have power, you can be lazy with the gears, but, you'll get it trouble quicker ;) I'd recommend on your 125 riding around your test centre before starting lessons, something I wish I'd done, could have saved some £££ from not messing up the roads in a panic ;)
@TwoWheelsUK10 жыл бұрын
Ah I see! The largest I've been on is a YBR125 so I'm really looking forward to actually having my own wheels, I'm 24 so it's been a long time coming! Thanks for the tip :)
@cyberjack5 жыл бұрын
miss my Honda Varadero 125 .. I sold it like a T*** ... very nice bike to ride
@bve73973 ай бұрын
Oh well selling mine tommorow as well, but its time for a bigger ride and bigger adventures! Would of kept it if I only went around town
@Blahde10 жыл бұрын
Mate, old vid. BUT, why do folks buy ANY 125 in place of a Baby Vara?? Who knows. Best 125 ever...That is all ;-)
@philjonesuk10 жыл бұрын
Cheers Mr Blah! God I miss my Vara, I miss ragging every CC out of it, I barely crank the throttle fully open on my Versys! It was more fun trying to ride a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow ;-)
@OFaruk584 жыл бұрын
Sadly the people didn't support the hond varadero and it is not been made anymore. Still you can find second hand but it gets verly limited sadly
@SleeplessEntity11 жыл бұрын
Would you recommend this to a learner that's never been on a motorcycle?
@182popeye10 жыл бұрын
im thinking the exact same thing as you
@bve73973 ай бұрын
Yes, its great.
@martinbyrne331110 жыл бұрын
Sound posting pal,,,,didnt get to see what a full tank of fuel does though,, ah well looking forward to finding out my self,,, ahy ho silver,,,, cheers bud :-)
@Georgieisaporgie11 жыл бұрын
Are you on an A2 licence?
@michaelbaker53345 жыл бұрын
get a smaller fly wheel fitted and a higher gear ratio put in it and it will go the Varadero was built with a bigger fly wheel thats why its so slow moving
@JonathanShawTheCulturedBrummie9 жыл бұрын
did you mention versys???
@philjonesuk9 жыл бұрын
Jonathan Shaw Yes. I went Varadero > Versys 650 > Triumph Tiger Sport 1050 ;-)
@wuodabiero10 жыл бұрын
Why a Versys and not the XL1000V?
@philjonesuk10 жыл бұрын
Insurance. Versys was cheap (£900, see later vlogs, 1 years no claims dropped it to £182). With 0 years insurance no claims, anything else was thousands of pounds or they would not insure me.
@danwatk374611 жыл бұрын
how tall are you ???
@andy2020ize11 жыл бұрын
Get a varadero 1000?
@MrEminemrules9210 жыл бұрын
Bought an 08 with 1600 miles in mint condition for £3000
@Jafmanz6 жыл бұрын
Im just about to buy an 06 with 9k for 1500. 1 keeper...
@loki106611 жыл бұрын
Why shouldn't he do a u turn? It's a roundabout.
@eraldorh7 жыл бұрын
wow a week and a half and it starts up right away? amazing. (sarcasm) I have multiple bikes and my chinese bike has sat for weeks at a time and started right away, i really dislike it when people who has never owned chinese bikes start shitting on them based on an outdated opinion. It highly depends on the brand you buy as most bikes now including many hondas are now made in china and the same factorys that make those bikes churn out the cheaper chinese bikes you see sold by lexmoto and sinnis which really arent bad.
@Chrus60011 жыл бұрын
Ah Fowlers, wouldn't go near their used bikes with a barge pole, or their servicing! Good for gawping at shiny things you can't afford though...