Welcome to the UK Varadero web site.
Dedicated to one of the worlds finest touring motorcycle, the Honda Varadero.
Much underated in the UK, but growing in popularity all the time, and a firm favourite in Europe, Honda introduced the Varadero to the public at the 1998 Munich motorcycle show.
The first Varadero models appeared on the roads in 1999 and apart from colour changes the bikes remained much the same until 2001 when the Honda H.I.S.S. anti-theft system was installed. Powered by a re-tuned version of the 996cc V-twin Firestorm sports engine the Varadero has proven to be powerful and reliable, and of course comes with the renowned Honda build quality.
In 2001 production of the Varadero was switched to the Spanish Honda-Montessa factory outside of Barcelona where the model continues to be built.
For 2003 the Varadero received some major changes. These included the move to fuel injection and the addition of a 6 speed gearbox and a new dashboard. These changes benefited the model with better torque and fuel consumption.
The 2004 Varadero is available with optional ABS and extra adjustment to the suspension plus some cosmetic and dashboard changes, but otherwise remained unchanged.
For 2005 the colours are Silver, Blue and Black with the tanks painted to match, a much better scheme.
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