My dads got an 02 Honda Varadero with tall screen and luggage all round. Its a great big bike for doing 2 up stuff. But as has been explained before its very thirsty and can become very heavy once the speed drops below 30mph or so.
If i where you i would look for the up dated model that has the movable screen and the sixth gear. Its also got a few other tastey bits in there as well but these are the best.
look out for the rear shock getting covered in road crude and being very soft. The shocks open at the back to the rear wheel and gets covered in road crude and after a while of bouncying about it will wreck the rear shock. Try and look for a bike thats got either a new shock (ie hagons etc) or a bike thats low milage and has a rear hugger.
There are a big following of varaderos all around europe and the uk. This has made 2 very good forums that have plenty of information about the bike etc etc
The International Honda Varadero Forum - Index
Varadero UK - Welcome to the UK Varadero web site.
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