text: HONDA XL125V VARADERO (2001-2009) Review Published: 02 June 2020 Updated: 03 June 2020 MCN Review Owners' Reviews Photos Facts & Figures History & Versions For Sale (1) Although only a 125, there's plenty of big bike feel Although only a 125, there's plenty of big bike feel At a glance 125cc - 15 bhp 65 mpg - 250 miles range Insurance group: 6 of 17 Compare insurance quotes now Medium seat height (802mm) Suitable for A1 licence Overall Rating 4 out of 5 Although only a 125, there's plenty of big bike feel with the Honda XL125 Varadero. Related: best 125cc motorbikes Related: Honda 125 model history The proportions are right, the motor feels spunky and as it's a Honda you know it's not going to fall apart beneath you. As a first bike or commuter the Honda XL125 Varadero represents a clever investment with its low insurance group and parsimonious fuel consumption. The Honda Varadeo 125 is among the biggest of the 125 class, which makes it ideal for taller riders, and furthermore it's easy to ride so it's approachable to new riders. Ride Quality & Brakes 4 out of 5 The Honda XL125 Varadero is a neat handling thing, thanks to its wide bars, a terrific steering lock, commanding riding position and poise. The brakes work fine, but it pays not to get too ambitious. The Honda XL125 Varadero's seat and riding position is very comfortable and not a bad place to spend a morning carving across town. The suspension is an odd combination, though. It feels softly-sprung, but over-damped, giving a ride that's fine on smooth roads, but becomes jarring when the going gets bumpy. That's a pity, as the nature of the engine keeps you away from open A-roads and sends you on to twisty back lanes where you can just wind it up and feel like you're making good progress. But those roads tend to have the worst surfaces, making the ride more important. You'll just have to put up with the bone-shaking journey, though, as only the rear pre-load can be adjusted. The best thing, however, is that you can easily roll through those gravel patches you often find where farm tracks join country lanes. Engine 4 out of 5 There's not much to get excited about with four-stroke 125s normally. And in the original VT125 Shadow micro-cruiser this V-twin SOHC lump just about copes. But in the Honda XL125 Varadero it rips around town just fine. With a low weight of just 149kg there's not much mass to haul around, either. Just avoid long straights on the Honda XL125 Varadero. Build Quality & Reliability 4 out of 5 The Honda XL125 Varadero's mild steel downpipes rust through if they're neglected over a winter, but that's about it. Everything else on the Honda XL125 Varadero is up to Honda's usual high standards. We've got 28 Honda Varadero 125 owners' reviews on the MCN site, with an overall score of 4.5 stars out of 5. Buyers like the easy-going, approachable nature of the bike and negatives are few and far between. Insurance, running costs & value 2 out of 5 Compared to its XR125L and CBR125RR stablemates a new Honda XL125 Varadero is overpriced to the tune of almost £1000 and £700 respectively and it's hard to say it's worth that much more than either of the other two. However, Honda XL125 Varaderos do hold their value well, but not enough to tempt the canny buyer away from the other two. Honda XL125V Varadero rivals THE SUPERMOTO OPTIONKTM 125 DUKE£2600-£3795 The Duke doesn't seem like a regular, budget 125 machine; It feels like a premium motorcycle that just-so-happens to be low capacity. The riding position is comfortable, yet poised and cornering – thanks to the big bike ergonomics but small bike weight – is nimble and swift. The turning circle is good, though not phenomenal. It's got decent pillion support too, as the seat and frame are larger than yer' average 125. Full KTM Duke 125 review on MCN THE COMMUTER OPTIONHONDA CBF125£1250-£2600 It's a Honda, it's good looking, it's cheaper to run than catching a bus, it may be the only transport you need and it costs just a shade over £2500 on the road. It's even been described as fun. The CBF125 is the cheap-as-chips replacement for the venerable CG125. For half-hour rides it's as comfortable as almost any bike but on longer trips your backside will pay a price for the cheap and cheerful twin rear shocks. Full Honda CBF125 review on MCN THE CUSTOM OPTIONSUZUKI GZ125 MARAUDER£1350-£2965 The Suzuki GZ125 Marauder works well and makes a decent learner steed. It's got more presence than the budget custom style 125s like Yamaha's SR125 but it's usefully cheaper than the twin cylinder alternatives which cost about a grand more when new. The Marauder makes a decent, frugal urban commuter too. The riding position's pretty comfy and the pillion accommodation's better than many 125s. Full Suzuki GZ125 Marauder review on MCN Honda 125 Varadero insurance case study from 2013 Honda's baby adventure bike has been busily going about its business since 2001 and is something of an unsung hero of the 125 class. Looking like a mini version of the Varadero 1000 (which was launched two years earlier in 1999), the 125 even uses a tiny and intricate V-twin motor. How's that for attention to detail? The Varadero has a 'big bike' feel about it that is lacking in so many 125s. The upright riding position gives you a commanding view of the road while the wide bars, deeply padded seat and low pegs make for a comfortable commute. When the traffic gets a bit tight the huge steering lock and 149kg weight make low speed manoeuvres simple, although with a seat height of 802mm, shorter riders may wish for the ground to be a touch closer to their toes. One of the main things that set the Varadero 125 aside from other 125s is the engine. Although a V-twin may sound over-kill for a 125, the extra grunt the twin provides is certainly appreciated and adds to the overall package's charm. The gearbox is slick, clutch light and as you would expect from a Honda there are no real reliability dramas apart from the steel exhaust downpipes rotting through over time. As impressive as the engine is, where the Honda really wins is the availability of official optional extras. A taller screen, centre stand, top box and heated grips are just the start and by spending a few quid (or getting a used bike with them already fitted) the Varadero can be made into a brilliant city tool. Prices start at close to £1,200 for a 2002 model however a good one will cost nearer to £1,600. It may be a bit more expensive than most, however the Varadero is certainly one of the best do it all 125s on the market and easily justifies its price tag. Rider 1, aged 25 from Hull -£116.59 (£350 excess) Rider 2, aged 35 from London - £117.94 (£100 excess) Rider 3, aged 45 from Edinburgh - £73.80 (£150 excess) Kawasaki KLX125 The off-road styled KLX is remarkably proficient on the rough stuff. However, it is more aimed at new riders who like the off-road look. The four-stoke 125cc engine has an electric start and is fairly nippy and very reliable. Prices start at around £2,000 for a 2010 model. Rider 1, aged 25 from Hull -£195.02 (£350 excess) Rider 2, aged 35 from London - £257.12 (£300 excess) Rider 3, aged 45 from Edinburgh - £98.18 (£200 excess) Yamaha XT125R While the two-stroke DT range makes for fun, the four-stroke XT are a bit more subdued in their nature. The SOHC motor produces around 12bhp and the Yamaha looks good, but if you want some proper fun then dig out an older DT and enjoy that two-stroke zing. XT prices start at £1,500 with the DT commanding a few hundred quid more. Rider 1, aged 25 from Hull -£144.15 (£350) Rider 2, aged 35 from London - £131.96 (£50) Rider 3, aged 45 from Edinburgh - £74.14 (£200) All quotes correct as of 03/07/13 on MCNcompare.com. Compare prices from 43 leading insurance companies and if you purchase a policy before 31.8.13, you will get a free £10 eVoucher to spend on helmets and clothing at Sportsbikeshop.co.ukInsurance group: 6 of 17 – compare motorcycle insurance quotes now. Equipment 4 out of 5 There's a raft of official kit for the Honda XL125 Varadero, including hard luggage, a taller windscreen, a centrestand, heated grips and sump guard. Most reviews from Honda XL125 Varadero owners will mention the addition of aftermarket parts. By Chris Pearson Facts & Figures Model info Year introduced 2001 Year discontinued 2009 Original price £4,470 Used price - Warranty term (when new) Two year unlimited mileage Running costs Insurance group 6 of 17 Annual road tax £20 Annual service cost £130 Performance Max power 15 bhp Max torque 8 ft-lb Top speed 72 mph 1/4-mile acceleration 21 secs Average fuel consumption 65 mpg Tank range 250 miles Specification Engine size 125cc Engine type 4v V-twin, 5 gears Frame type Steel spine Fuel capacity 17.5 litres Seat height 802mm Bike weight 149kg Front suspension None Rear suspension Preload Front brake 220mm disc Rear brake 220mm disc Front tyre size 100/90 x 18 Rear tyre size 130/80 x 17 History & Versions Model history 2001: Honda XL125 Varadero launched 2003: Minor detail changes to Honda XL125 Varadero 2011: Renamed XL125V Varadero Other versions Other Honda Varadero reviews on MCN Honda XL1000V Varadero review (2001-2010) Owners' Reviews 29 owners have reviewed their HONDA XL125V VARADERO (2001-2009) and rated it in a number of areas. Read what they have to say and what they like and dislike about the bike below. Review your HONDA XL125V VARADERO (2001-2009) Summary of Owners' Reviews Overall Rating 4.5 out of 5 Ride Quality & Brakes 4.4 out of 5 Engine 4.1 out of 5 Build Quality & Reliability 4.7 out of 5 Value & Running Costs 3.8 out of 5 Equipment 4.0 out of 5 5 out of 5 Excellent first bike. 24 October 2016 by Fivehorizons Version : V8 Year : 2008 Bought this as a first bike before passing my DAS. I've got a full license now but I don't see any real reason to change the bike. It's big enough, will happily cruise to work at 65 MPH (with all 6ft and 15 stone of me on it) and keeps the cost of my daily commute down to a tank (bout £15.00) of unleaded every couple of weeks. Ride Quality & Brakes 4 out of 5 I've been riding this bike to work every day and cruising in the countryside at the weekends and I've yet to really feel uncomfortable. The sensibly high (I'm quite tall) and wide seat feel like I've got a "proper" bike under me, not a toy. The seat height isn't unaccessible to shorter riders (my wife at 5' 7" can sit on it comfortably) but it means that I don't spend my time riding with my knees up under my chin. Engine 5 out of 5 It's a 125 and doesn't have the pull of the 600 that I used on the DAS (obviously) but as I mentioned, I'm not a small chap and it still keeps up with all traffic up and down the hills where I live. Plenty of power for a learner or new rider. Build Quality & Reliability 5 out of 5 It's never missed a beat in all the time I've had it. I don't know whether this is usual for 125 bikes or not but its a lot more reliable than my car used to be. Value & Running Costs 5 out of 5 Good value from a fuel point of view. Decent sized tank and great economy. Just had a new Genuine Honda chain and sprocket set put on at £165.00 which made a lovely difference to the bike. Equipment 5 out of 5 Coming with a screen as standard is a godsend. It really makes a difference in the English drizzle or riding all day for pleasure. Buying experience Bought privately for £1,850. Seems to be a fair price for the year and condition (2008). 5 out of 5 Easy 125, lasts forever 26 August 2016 by XLRider Year : 2008 Annual servicing cost : £130 Not many negative points about the bike apart from the standard headers but that can be sorted with stainless ones! It has a massive tank for a 125 so will last forever! I had just shy of 300 miles before running dry :) Ride Quality & Brakes 3 out of 5 Standard brakes are fine but once you fit a pair of braided lines it transforms it so much! The brakes are much sharper than standard. Engine 5 out of 5 Very perky and torque is awesome for a 125. I have 13500 miles on mine and it has been faultless :) Build Quality & Reliability 5 out of 5 - Value & Running Costs 3 out of 5 Being a V-Twin the servicing will a bit more money but its worth for the grin factor :D Equipment 3 out of 5 Not much too rave about here, however the standard equipment is the best. Buying experience I bought from a dealer with 3 months warranty as the bike was 2nd hand. Very easy process. 5 out of 5 Baby Darro 31 December 2015 by Ian J Year : 2007 yes, great machine for any starter (I have 5yrs riding) to have the look and feel of a heavy bike Ride Quality & Brakes 5 out of 5 On motorways I refuel at 180 miles, 2 1/2 hrs approx. A good all rounder, m/ways, city traffic, country roads, it just laps them up in its own way , Engine 4 out of 5 for a 125 its brilliant, cruises 70 plus, rather sad on hills, mpg pans out at 85 mpg Build Quality & Reliability 4 out of 5 Had problems with the rectifier/alternator, 2 callouts, has been fine since Value & Running Costs 5 out of 5 bike was serviced as a new tyre ,chain spogs replaced plus brake caliper freed 280.00 quid Equipment 5 out of 5 comfortable and reliable, good mpg returns, fabulous road presence, great line of sight all round, using scorpion tyres at present but will swop to road tyres as don't do much off road riding Buying experience Bought from. a dealer, a high price for the year I thought, 2007 model bought in 2015 for £2,700 5 out of 5 A perfect first bike 28 April 2014 by jtmc32 I bought this reluctantly as my first bike back in 2008, as I had my eye on the yamaha YZF125, as I didn't think this bike would be fun to ride. Boy was I wrong. When I have ridden on the back streets though, it has been a blast. You do feel the size, but it is surprisingly agile through the corners, and stops well. It has been ridden all year round, and 2/3rds of its mileage is on the motorway and the engine is still pulling as strong today as the day I bought it. It has plenty of grunt for the motorway, though does sit very high on the rev band. Even so, the mpg were still very good. The bike did well even when I was travelling with a full top box, which didn't effect the bike much. Anyone after a first bike, or a strong reliable commuting bike then look no further. Ride Quality & Brakes 5 out of 5 - Engine 4 out of 5 - Build Quality & Reliability 5 out of 5 - Value & Running Costs 4 out of 5 - Equipment 4 out of 5 - 3 out of 5 Alot of pull for a 125 06 June 2013 by Morgan86 My first 125, had some real pull for a 125 but weighed a ton for a 125, great bike for a bigger rider with some big grip tyres pretty good bike all round. Ride Quality & Brakes 3 out of 5 - Engine 5 out of 5 - Build Quality & Reliability 4 out of 5 - Value & Running Costs 4 out of 5 - Equipment 4 out of 5 - 5 out of 5 Brilliant 125 20 May 2012 by Anonymous I've just part exchanged my 2003 Varadero after 5 years of ownership and I have literally nothing but praise for it. It's one of the larger 125's but that is is no way a negative, it means it is comfortable, large tyres offer plenty of grip and has a good road presence. The riding position is upright and the seat quite tall so you get a good view of the road ahead. The bike is still quite narrow though meaning good filtering qualities. Despite being heavier than most that weight disappears on the move and it feels light and flickable and quite fast for a 125. The engine is very willing and really smooth. It also looks very smart and most people would not suspect it was a 125 though L plates are the obvious giveaway. In all the time I owned it very little went wrong. I had to replace a few bits and pieces but nothing major, it just went on and on and started first touch every single time, amazing reliability. I bought mine for £1800 5 years ago and just got £1200 for it part exchange so they hold their value ridiculously well. They are hugely expensive new though at £4500, I suppose that is an indication of all the quality, "big bike" kit you're getting if you buy one but at almost twice the price of a CBF125 I reckon it's a bit of a stretch for a 125. I've ridden plenty of 125's in my time and the Varadero is streets ahead of all of them so I hugely recommend them if you can justify the price. Ride Quality & Brakes 5 out of 5 - Engine 4 out of 5 - Build Quality & Reliability 5 out of 5 - Value & Running Costs 3 out of 5 - Equipment 4 out of 5 - 5 out of 5 Awesome first bike 22 February 2012 by Anonymous This bike is in one word amazing, dont let the engine CC dissuade you for a first time purchase. I have owned this motorcycle for almost a year now and its fun factor alone is enough to make me want to keep this bike for the forseeable future. Some have complained that this motorcycle is sluggish because of its size and weight, I strongly disagree with this, the acceleration and also top speed of the motorcycle makes it more than capable of keeping in the fast lane and keeping up with traffic on hilly roads. One of my most favourite things about this bike is the fact that it can almost adjust to whatever riding style your in the mood for, it is capable of giving you the thrills if your in the mood for an adreniline fix, or give you the relaxed feel of a touring motorcycle. If you can afford it i would strongly recommend this motorcycle, i bought it used for around £3k and although the pricing maybe steeper than other 125s on the market, it is well worth it. Ride Quality & Brakes 5 out of 5 - Engine 5 out of 5 - Build Quality & Reliability 5 out of 5 - Value & Running Costs 4 out of 5 - Equipment 5 out of 5 - 5 out of 5 BEST 125 ON MARKET 04 August 2011 by petewatson112 I have owned the Varadero for a year but rode a few other 125s before. The Varadero is in a class of its own though. The suspension allows for more rider weight than other 125s so it is suitable for heavier riders or taking a pillion. Being a full 15bhp V twin, the engine can also easily cope with any additional weight. Because of the excellent build quality, it also feels more sure footed when travelling at speed or cornering. It has the quality and feel of one of Hondas larger bikes but with the smaller engine. I have passed my test to ride a larger bike but am keeping my Varadero due to the fuel ecconomy, big bike feel and the fact that you can still have fun on it. Ride Quality & Brakes 5 out of 5 - Engine 5 out of 5 - Build Quality & Reliability 5 out of 5 - Value & Running Costs 5 out of 5 - Equipment 5 out of 5 - 4 out of 5 Welcome back to biking 21 June 2011 by pmalcricket Having not ridden a motorbike for 25 years, I decided that with retirement looming I'd like a weekend "toy" for runs out on minor roads in the good weather (wife permitting of course). Decided that a 125 would fit the bill - but which one? I was tempted by a new Honda CBF but there was just something about it I didn't feel comfortable with. I looked at the Yamaha offerings, but was equally unimpressed. I even considered a Chinese bike. Whilst they looked OK, close inspection showed the finish to be nowhere near as neat as the Japanese products. Then, when browsing the "net" I was attracted to the Varadero. Very expensive new, but some reasonable second hand deals. I finally found my machine, a 2007 model, 4 years old with only just over 4k on the clock and a solid service history. Have had the bike a fortnight now and am enjoying it a lot. Being 5'10 and 15 stone I needed a fairly large bodied bike and the Varadero is just that. It looks good and isn't instantly recognisable as a small engined runaround. The motor is perky enough but oh what I'd give for a sixth gear. I toddle around at about 50/55mph which is what I bought the thing for, however the engine feels a bit strained at this point with the revs well up for a fairly ordinary speed. A sixth cog would help enormously, but ho hum! That said, for a 125 it's a quality bit of kit, well put together and a truly solid feel, nothing flimsy at all. I'm going to keep it for a couple of years at which point I'll either consider my biking days over or, on the other hand, move up to something bigger. At the moment however, I'm pleased to say that my Varadero is living up to expectation and I'd recommend anyone to buy one - it won't be a disappointment. Ride Quality & Brakes 4 out of 5 - Engine 3 out of 5 - Build Quality & Reliability 5 out of 5 - Value & Running Costs 4 out of 5 - Equipment 3 out of 5 - 5 out of 5 best 125 for comfort 19 June 2011 by Anonymous I have owned this bike for almost a year now. Having owned a CBF 125 before, I have to say that the Varadero handles better, is far more comfortable and has a much better build quality. Despite being 15 bhp compared to the CBF's 11 bhp, it isnt that much faster. Maybe an extra 5 mph at best. You also really need to rev the Varadero to get it going. It redlines at 12,000 rpm and hits 6000 rpm when in top gear going only 40 mph. The fuel ecconamy is slightly behind the CBF. However, for me being 6 foot 1 and 18 stone, the Varadero is the much better bike. If you are looking for something that you can comfortably ride all day, the Varadero is the bike for you. If you are considering paying the extra money purely because it offers the full 15 bhp allowed by law, I would probably say save your money as its not much faster than 11 bhp 125cc bikes at half the price. Ride Quality & Brakes 5 out of 5 - Engine 4 out of 5 - Build Quality & Reliability 5 out of 5 - Value & Running Costs 5 out of 5 - Equipment 5 out of 5 - 5 out of 5 by far the best 125 18 June 2011 by martynuk i have owned this bike for 5 months now and really enjoying it, bar far the best 125 ever. well worth spending the money on i have had all sorts of bikes and this is good im 22 6ft 12stone, pulls really well keep mine at red line and it has never had a problem. servicing this is really easy aswel pop it up on centre stand to do chain, changing sparks and oil is simple too. i did change the brake lines as they can be abit spoungy but well worth it feel like could get my knee down when going around an island. will give you confidence and put a smile on your face everytime you sit on it Ride Quality & Brakes 5 out of 5 - Engine 4 out of 5 - Build Quality & Reliability 5 out of 5 - Value & Running Costs 5 out of 5 - Equipment 5 out of 5 - 4 out of 5 My First Bike 10 May 2011 by MICKROWELL I clock up 100 miles a day going from dep dark essex to London & back and I must admit I can;t believe that a 125 can be so good she goes fine up the A12 sitting at 65-70,has done 80 with the wind behind me downhill, and I'm not exactly a small chap anymore (6ft or so & about 15 stoneish). Now the suns out its even more fun on the back roads and only takes a tenner or so every 2 days to fill up which I think is amazing. I'm looking forward to getting a bigger bike but this things so good I'm no rush at all. Ride Quality & Brakes 4 out of 5 - Engine 4 out of 5 - Build Quality & Reliability 4 out of 5 - Value & Running Costs 4 out of 5 - Equipment 3 out of 5 - 4 out of 5 Cracking 125 06 August 2010 by Anonymous I have owned my 2005 varadero for nearly a year now, and despite only clocking up 7000 miles so far i am pretty sure it is nearly the perfect 125. I took both my module 1 and 2 tests on this bike and passed first time, which goes to show that despite the big bike looks and weight it handles great, taking on every manoeuvre with ease. The wide bars and seating position give the rider a dominant position, which is just what i needed after getting swiped on a roundabout on my old cg by a driver who 'didn't see me'. The engine has reasonable pull considering the capacity and the weight it has to heave, with most of the power(typically V twin) in the higher range, with nothing much happening until 8 grand. It redlines at 12,000 rpm and if you want to be doing motorway or reasonable A road speeds then thats about where you will be sitting. The bike doesnt like going above 50mph I find and being mechanically minded I hate to pin it over long distances at high speed. despite it being a Honda I find my hand hovering over the clutch every time I am travelling long distance at 60mph +. I think that if the gear ratios were revised and a 6th overdrive gear were added, it would be perfect. Brakes are ok but really need some gripping to come to a halt quickly and two up you'll need to chuck out an anchor. I find that MPG is pretty good, taking into account the weight, gear ratios and the rev range that you need to shift about in to keep the power on. I get about 200 - 250 miles to a tank, but mine is the carb version, not fuel injected. The clocks are adequate,displaying revs, speed and the usual idiot lights while a little digital display houses coolant temperature, odometer and trip meter info. There is also a handy little 12 hour digital clock. The chunky tyres give bags of confidence but I find the suspension wallows a bit with preload adjustment on the rear monoshock only. Overall this is a cracking bike and even though i am now opened up the the world of sub 33bhp bikes I am still keeping this smashing little all-rounder. Ride Quality & Brakes 4 out of 5 - Engine 4 out of 5 - Build Quality & Reliability 4 out of 5 - Value & Running Costs 3 out of 5 - Equipment 4 out of 5 - 4 out of 5 Honda Varadero Review 29 May 2010 by andydero Hi all. Got my varadero 9 months ago and been commuting to daily.What a fabulous starter/ beginner bike,I took it in for mot last week and it sailed through with no faults.Also Passed my module 1 last week on it 1st time due to its easy ride....Brilliant Ride Quality & Brakes 4 out of 5 - Engine 4 out of 5 - Build Quality & Reliability 5 out of 5 - Value & Running Costs 4 out of 5 - Equipment 4 out of 5 - 5 out of 5 My first bike 09 May 2010 by mariner61 I bought my Varadero to get more practice after failing my Mod 1 test twice on the slow speed sections. It feels so comfortable & stable that I am considering taking my Mod 1 & 2 tests on it despite the fact this will restrict me to 33bhp for two years. I'm 6'+, 17St & 49yo but the Varadero feels like a 600 for size & gives you much more confidence in traffic due to its ride height. I feel I'm 'eye to eye' with the 'Chelsea Tractor' drivers. More expensive than other 125's but well worth it if you have the money. Ride Quality & Brakes 5 out of 5 - Engine 4 out of 5 - Build Quality & Reliability 4 out of 5 - Value & Running Costs 4 out of 5 - Equipment 4 out of 5 - 5 out of 5 6 months ... 10,000 miles! 08 November 2009 by oldrocka Had my 09 Varadero six months now and I've just clocked up 10,000 miles. The 09 (and I think from 07 upwards) is the fuel injected motor and it runs just fine. Fuel consumption averages out at 78 mpg (usually get around 280 miles out of the tank), she handles my 80 mile a day use very well and being 20 stone she is phyiscally great with most people thinking it is a 600. Performance even with my weight is good you will see 70mph any day of the week, cruise happily at 60-65mph and on a good day will go off the speedometer without hitting red that would be 85mph but thats on the clock even if it is 75mph in reality its not bad. Bad points are service intervals ... 2500 mile service intervals are ridiculous at that rate i would be paying my dealer £140 every six weeks ... essentially for them to check the oil and do nuts and bolts ... I now service the bike myself every 2500 miles, I've lost the warranty but since I am unlikely to sell this bike on probably handing the bike on to my 16 year old son in a years time the money i save will pay for any repairs. Other moans are ... well the Gel batteries are poor, my bike is on its second in six months, the honda heater grips are poor (probably something to do with the Gel battery!) and the fairing mounted mirrors are next to useless if you are of a certain size. As a bike though this is hard to beat biggest mileage I have ever done is 390 in one day, no problem, and have ridden from Coventry to London a number of times with no issues, just stick to the fast A roads ... its good fun. Another tip is to junk the standard Bridgstone Trail Wing tires for Pirelli MT90s as soon as you can ... no comparison there ... would i buy another yes but not if I was just looking to pass my test and move on too expensive ... buy to keep and its a great machine Ride Quality & Brakes 5 out of 5 - Engine 5 out of 5 - Build Quality & Reliability 5 out of 5 - Value & Running Costs 4 out of 5 - Equipment 4 out of 5 - 5 out of 5 great bike 23 September 2009 by headoned i love evry minuite of learning to ride on it. it inspires and helps you grow in confidence . i love it. Ride Quality & Brakes 5 out of 5 - Engine 5 out of 5 - Build Quality & Reliability 4 out of 5 - Value & Running Costs 4 out of 5 - Equipment 5 out of 5 - 4 out of 5 great bike to have 11 June 2009 by eggonlegs i past my cbt in late march and got a 2009 model.i only use my bike for plesure and what a plesure it has been.ive clocked up over 1500 miles so far.the ride is smooth and for a 125 the power is fine.do get questioned on size of bike alot as it is a big 125.looking forward to passing test to remove L plates but will be sad to see it go when the time comes to trade in . Ride Quality & Brakes 4 out of 5 - Engine 4 out of 5 - Build Quality & Reliability 4 out of 5 - Value & Running Costs 3 out of 5 - Equipment 4 out of 5 - 4 out of 5 not bad for a 6"4 lump 26 April 2009 by bigSpaniard For my first bike i loved it,and i needed to purchase a bike which was able to take my 19 stone frame i had the bike for just over a year and raked upto 8k comuting into london.I rode it all year round from summer to winter,due to the bike being quite high of the ground and also having a top heavy weight i found that i was been blown across the road a few times.I got it upto 75mph (took a while)and found the gear changing quite annoying after a while.When I passed my advanced test i took the missus out on the back and very nearly killed her (the bike!)so dont look at the pillion seat in hope of it someday being able to carry someone as the bike aint going to like it.Overall if youre a big fella or a big and beatifull babe i would strongly recomend it as a first bike. Ride Quality & Brakes 4 out of 5 - Engine 3 out of 5 - Build Quality & Reliability 4 out of 5 - Value & Running Costs 4 out of 5 - Equipment 4 out of 5 - 5 out of 5 Perfect Place to Start 05 April 2009 by deaks25 When I bought my 2004 Honda Varadero, I did so with my sensible hat well and truly on. The bike is expensive, there is no getting away from that fact, however, with my biking experience totalling about 20 minutes, the Varadero represented an easy introduction into motorbikes. The bike verges on loveable, it wants, and tries so hard to be a bigger bike, and as close as a 125cc could get The steering is light, has a tiny turning circle, and the bike weighs very little. Add to that the ability to get anything up to 90mpg, means this bike is a great commuter, coupled with an enormous 17l tank, you will get 200 miles per tank easily. If you can get it below 65mpg, then it will be an impressive feat. The 125cc V-Twin engine is a riot. While it lacks any top speed, it will still peak over 70mph, so is a genuine dual carriage-way machine. Acceleration from a standstill can be a little sluggish if you're slow on the throttle, but the 12,800 rpm peak feels urgent when you want to have fun. Even better, its smooth, which means it won't try to vibrate you to pieces like a lot of single cylinder engines. As with just about every Honda the gearbox is a bit clunky, but the lack of engine size means it's pretty good. The odd 'box of neutrals and false gears is annoying, but are rare. The nicest thing is being able to beat the clutch and gearbox mercilessly and it just thanking you for it. Expect to pay about £1500-2000, which for a 125cc is steep, but you'll not regret it if you want a truly competent bike to give yourself confidence while you learn the intricacies of biking. If you asked me for the worst thing about the Varadero, it would be you do not get a fuel gauge. On the EFI version ('07 onwards), you get a light to tell you that you are on the 2l reserve. All other versions get a reserve tap, which is ridiculous in my opinion. All in all, this is, in my opinion, THE best 125 you could ask for. It's as powerful as a 125cc can be, it's got a lovely engine, can take weight (I've been two up and it'll still do 65-70mph), its 17 fuel tank gives a HUGE range, it'll try hard when you ask it too, or just trickle along with rush hour traffic, and it handles nicely. Why WOULDN'T you at least consider it? Ride Quality & Brakes 4 out of 5 - Engine 4 out of 5 - Build Quality & Reliability 4 out of 5 - Value & Running Costs 2 out of 5 - Equipment 3 out of 5 - 4 out of 5 2 years with the bike 27 March 2009 by teddy1981 To be honest, when you set out on the bike as a first bike, it feels great, but thats it, it's a first bike. Great engine, good handling and the excellent Honda back-up, but its a First bike, you aint gonna keep it. Great guts, keeps a few of my friends on their toes through the twisty bits, but, all you want is some more grunt/speed out of it. Think its time to move onto a bigger cc bike. In conclusion, great bike, fantastic ride/handling, just a shame the engine is so small. Ride Quality & Brakes 4 out of 5 - Engine 3 out of 5 - Build Quality & Reliability 5 out of 5 - Value & Running Costs 3 out of 5 - Equipment 3 out of 5 - 5 out of 5 Great Bike 09 March 2009 by Warble I love this bike. I am new to biking and bought it second had some months ago. It does my 40 mile round trip commute with ease, covering motorways, A, B and C roads. It has started faultlessly over the winter months and I easily get 70-75 mpg. Big and comfy with a great road presence – for a 'humble' 125. I find it easy to filter through traffic and quick enough at the lights to get away from most 'white van men'. I have been cursing the bad weather as I want to get out more, even though I have covered nearly 4000 miles since September! It doesn't like cross-winds - it is a 'big' bike but lacks the power (after all it is only 125). It is heavy and has blown over on a particularly windy day. Centre stand quickly purchased and fitted – a MUCH better job. Honestly can't fault it and will be sorry to see it go. If I could keep it for the commute and have another bike for bigger runs – I would. Ride Quality & Brakes 4 out of 5 - Engine 4 out of 5 - Build Quality & Reliability 5 out of 5 - Value & Running Costs 4 out of 5 - Equipment 3 out of 5 - 4 out of 5 Super Varadero 125 21 January 2009 by Anonymous I have a 2007 Varadero 125 which I use mainly for commuting. My journey to work racks up about 7000 – 8000 miles a year. Roughly another 2000 miles through the spring and summer for day trips etc. The bike is a good average size. I'm 5' 10" and can comfortably get my feet down. A well proportioned 'sit up and beg' riding position keeps you tall in the seat with a good view of the road ahead. Balance on the bike does feel a little top heavy and therefore can 'fall' into turns a little bit, but that is fairly typical of a bike of this height and sitting position. Although it is a heavy bike for the capacity, it can catch wind gusts quite noticeably The seat is quite comfortable for a 100miles before you start wanting to shift around on it for relief. Quite capable of 2 up but it does suffer under the weight. Can handle top box and panniers if that's your bag. Absolute reliability. I've had a 2005 model and now the 2007 model and both have been excellent starters all year round. Service and maintenance costs are quite affordable in comparison to a larger bike. Services tend to be around the £90 - £110 mark. The 600cc I've just downsized from was costing more like £200 - £250. Admittedly that is at a Honda main dealer for both, so it could conceivably be cheaper. A small number of parts on the bike do suffer over the winter months like many bikes. Most notably on the Varadero is a linkage attached to the gear shift lever. I'm sure it would of cost little more to make it out of stainless steel. One of the sections on the exhaust also suffer + a few of the fixing nuts. However, keep on top of the cleaning as you really need to with all bikes and you'll prevent or slow down most of the rusting. Fuel consumption is more like 80mpg. I get 250-260 miles before hitting reserve. Bike will cruise well within its capability at marginally under 70mph. I find the bike happiest at 10,000rpm top gear 68mph, but have taken her up to 80mph for a short period, just over the 12,000rpm red line. Obviously too long there is not going to do her any good if you still want to be riding it 2 or 3 years down the road. Do take into account, this bike is a 'plodder', if you want something approaching acceleration on a 125 then consider 2 stroke(high running costs) or perhaps the Yamaha YZF-R (a real looker too). The initial cost of the bike is high by comparison to others, and frankly you have really got want this style of bike to pay that kind of money. However, the quality is good and there probably isn't a bike of this style and capacity that comes near it. Don't try to compare the Varadero 125 with larger capacity bikes and you won't be disappointed. It, and most 125's don't come any where near providing the joy and exhilaration available from more cc's. However, for commuters, and those looking for the comfort of this style of ride it's almost unbeatable. Ride Quality & Brakes 4 out of 5 - Engine 3 out of 5 - Build Quality & Reliability 5 out of 5 - Value & Running Costs 3 out of 5 - Equipment 4 out of 5 - 4 out of 5 Little bike BIG heart 15 January 2009 by Asterios21 I use my Varadero on a daily basis for commuting, on days off the bikes more than capable of travelling from Cardiff to London, Birmingham to Bournemouth and back. Comfortable reliable excellent fuel economy 12lts = aprox 200 miles. The draw backs are lacking a 6th gear and a bit more humph but she will cruse along the A41 at 70MPH no probs just watch the declines as i have observed 80mph can be reach and maintained on the flat(sorry she is not a speed freak) and have to be careful when negotiating steep inclines as can lose power prity quick. The build quality is very good and i would hope so for the price but a well worth purchase as she has lasted 2 years continually running with little service costs I would recommend the center stand as an optional extra it does make life easier and for those cold days the heated grips a prity nice =-) Ride Quality & Brakes 5 out of 5 - Engine 5 out of 5 - Build Quality & Reliability 5 out of 5 - Value & Running Costs 3 out of 5 - Equipment 4 out of 5 - 4 out of 5 Proper bike 28 June 2008 by ibriggs This was my first bike as a learner and I wanted to get a "proper" looking bike rather than something that looked like a toy. People can't believe it's a 125 as it is huge. Quality of everything is excellent and it's really comfy. Only negative is that it's a bit top heavy and easy to drop for a learner doing slow turns etc... It will cruise along at 65-70, but acceleration over 55 is drawn out. Overall, a learner 125 recommended for anyone over 5'8" who is relatively confident in their abilities as a rider. Ride Quality & Brakes 5 out of 5 - Engine 4 out of 5 - Build Quality & Reliability 5 out of 5 - Value & Running Costs 3 out of 5 - Equipment 4 out of 5 - 4 out of 5 Great learner 30 October 2007 by octronitation CBT Feb '07, bought '02 in March '07 which had 4052 on the clock. When it was dropped off by the delivery company they thought the details they had were wrong "This isn't a 125, it's huge" That's the main reason I decided to get a baby V. Being 6ft and 16stone I needed something that I wouldn't crush. I commute 50miles each day, come rain or shine so I need something that can be seen by road users. I've been really impressed with the bike, sits quite happily at 70-75 along flat A roads, drops down to 60 on small slopes, and down to 50 on anything steeper. In the last 7 months I've almost done 10,000 miles, replaced the chain and sprockets twice, one headlight bulb, new fork seals and a new set of rubber. I don't keep the bike wrapped up in bubblewrap, it's kept outside exposed to all the elements but it just keeps going. Haven't seen a dip in performance at all, but that's what you'd expect from a Honda isn't it? I don't take it easy on the throttle, almost always close to the redline and I still get 60mpg, when taking it steady, it's easy to achieve 75+mpg. Got my DAS test booked for next week, so I'm looking for a replacement, but I don't think much will match the varadero in terms of reliability and economy. If you've just done your cbt, or want a bike that is cheap to run, get a baby V Ride Quality & Brakes 4 out of 5 - Engine 4 out of 5 - Build Quality & Reliability 5 out of 5 - Value & Running Costs 4 out of 5 - Equipment 3 out of 5 - 5 out of 5 Learner - Best 26 October 2007 by Anonymous 16 stone, 6'3", 33" inside leg.CBT July '07. Bought '06 model in Aug '07 with 1500 miles on clock. I use the bike for a daily 80 mile round trip, commuting. The clutch and throttle are smooth and easy. The front brake can be applied progressively without burying its self into the road, unless you want to. The physical size of the bike allows for a comfortable ride for me with space to spare, and excellent view over other road users. Riding in a sit-up-and-beg position the standard windscreen has wind hitting my chest, and with the taller screen that i now have the wind hits just below the helmet. At 2,500 miles service Honda Motoden, London, found a giltch in the rotation of steering ( which i had no knowledge of )and this has had a great effect of eliminating the level of vibration i had been feeling through the bars. Service schedule is every 2,500 miles. At the time of writing this review the odometer is showing 4,500 miles, an indication of how happy i am with the bike. As it is only a 125cc it will run out of steam on long A roads. But to put it into context; with me on it, the top end was 66mph or so, i sit on A roads at 60mph ( speed limits allowing ). Here's the great bit, fuel consumption : standard unleaded ( Octane 95 ) i get 75mpg ; premium unleaded ( Octane 97 ) i get 87mpg. Yes !! that's 87mpg. When i first got the bike, using standard unleaded, from a full tank i recorded 265 miles before i had to switch to the reserve. That was Scary ! ( momentarily running out of movement on an A road ). Stability on long A roads is excellent, helped from the longer wheelbase and the dimensions of the tyres and no doubt from the bikes geometry. Motoden are a credit to the name of Honda, and i thank them for bringing me into the biking fraternity. I hope this of help to all readers Ride Quality & Brakes 5 out of 5 - Engine 4 out of 5 - Build Quality & Reliability 5 out of 5 - Value & Running Costs 4 out of 5 - Equipment 5 out of 5 - 4 out of 5 Sensible 10 October 2007 by dmorr I initially disliked the specification of the varadero because of the weight, appearance and price. It dawned on me though that it suited my size ( about 6 feet) has good resale value, a big tank and it also made sense to learn on a heavy slow bike because I will probably buy a bigger bike once I pass my test. It's a tallish bike with high, wide handlebars, but it handles nicely and is composed on rough roads. First gear is rather sticky on my bike. Its fine in town up to 50mph but when you see a no limits sign thats when it feels very underpowered and the engine is revving hard at 10,11 thou revs at 60mph. Can't comment on reliability or economy yet. I would have liked a fuel guage - theres not a warning light either. Overall I'm happy that I've made a good choice. Ride Quality & Brakes 4 out of 5 - Engine 3 out of 5 - Build Quality & Reliability 4 out of 5 - Value & Running Costs 3 out of 5 - Equipment 4 out of 5 - 4 out of 5 Great Urban Commuter/Learner Bike 22 April 2007 by martinthorn This bike is a great, fun way to learn the art of motorcycle riding. Across town the bike is as good as any other. With only a learner legal 15bhp on tap the limits are discovered on dual carriageways where maintaining 70mph is a struggle. Reliability is good, very comfortable and frugal to run. 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The Land of the Giants beckons. I must return. Tomorrow morning at 7:00 a.m. my roommate Chuck and I are walking to the local diner and having breakfast. Afterwards, I'll comeback, load the car and then will be on my way to Iowa. According to Mapquest its 1064 miles. Which translates to almost 17 hours worth of driving. I'm probably too old to do this in one day, but what's life without a little adventure.
Of course that's without any pitstops. Who knows what kind of fun might lie in waiting tomorrow as I drive across I-80. If nothing else there's The Brown Bag Bookstore in Ottawa, Illinois that proved to be so much fun on the trip out. I figure it's my last chance for fun before I'm in the desolate, lonely world of Iowa. Of course I'll fill everyone in on the details when I arrive.
On a different note, my roommate and I were talking tonight. Last week I told him that I had been writing a blog and about my little on-line community. He asked if he could read it and since I only have the nicest things to say about him…so far, I said of course. This brings to three the number of people in my "real" life who know about my blog. Michelle, Todd, and now Chuck.
So tonight, we were chatting and he was joking that I hadn't filled him in on all the details of my trip back east. I had left out the parts about why it took so long to get to my mom's house and the stops along the way. This led to his teasing me about it and then his confession that he had never been to an adult bookstore. Nor a bath house. And only one back room of a bar. At first I thought he was teasing. What gay man hasn't been to a gay bookstore. I grew up with them. It's where I went for sex before I was old enough to get
into the bars. They have allowed for many hours of adult fun through the years. So I guess my question for my 10 readers out there. Have you ever been to an adult bookstore for something other than your latest copy of "Boy's Gone Wild?" You don't have to be graphic. It's just an informal poll from one gay man to another.

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Greetings True Christians!
Did you know that the AIDS virus is a creation by God used to kill the ungodly? That's right, boys and girls. The AIDS is God's favorite virus, and is a tool used by God to usher sinners such as Freddie Mercury and other fags, Isaac Asimov and other evil scientists, and Muslims and heathens in Africa off of this earth and into the fires of Hell forever! When people choose to reject God, God tries to bring them back home. When they continue to reject God, God eventually rejects them, and afflicts them with the AIDS. When they get the AIDS, which is a perfect Godly virus that proves Creation and disproves the ungodly dogma of Darwinism, they soon die. The virus that kills them is a proof of God's existence, and serves as an example to still-living people that God will strike down those who reject Him!
Did you know that every time the ungodly scientists think that they have a vaccine for the AIDS, the AIDS mutates and then cannot be destroyed by puny atheistic medicine? AIDS, like cancer, cannot be cured by the atheist scientists. This is by design. When God chooses for people to die from a disease, God uses a disease that cannot be cured by the atheists. The people who die from AIDS and cancer are nearly always sinners who God is punishing for their unwillingness to repent. God does this to bring them closer to Him. When an atheist such as Isaac Asimov is afflicted with the AIDS, he can either choose to turn to God, at which point his illness will be miraculously cured, or to continue to reject God, at which point the AIDS will kill him. Asimov had two options. He chose the wrong one and is now dead and burning in Hell as we speak along with Nelson Mandela, Hell's whore Mother Theresa, Freddie Mercury, Hitler, Darwin, and all the other minions of Satan. Don't be like Isaac Asimov! Choose God!
Did you know that the entire continent of Africa is even now being punished for Ramses refusal to free the Israelites? The Africans continued to fight against God throughout the years, and eventually either clung to heathen happy dappy tribal beliefs or converted to Islam (in the case of closet Kenyan Barack HUSEIN Obama). The Africans rejected God and Christ, and God has forsaken most of the people on this heathen continent. The only visionary to come from Africa, Nelson Mandela, is surely in Hell as we speak for being an ungodly communist! In Africa, many believe that sexual interactions with infants can cure AIDS. This leads to the rape of innocent infants, and leads the perpretrators straight to Hell. Africa is filled with ungodly people who have sex with infants, sleep with members of the same sex, and even engage in bestiality. Clearly, God is just when He punishes them. This is why AIDS is most prevalent in Africa.
It is no surprise that the group most afflicted by the AIDS is homosexuals. Homosexuals are an abomination to God (Leviticus 20:13), and the Bible says that homosexuals should be put to death. It makes sense that God is targetting homosexuals more than anyone with the AIDS. Because society has stopped properly punishing homosexuality, God has to step in and do it Himself. These heathens are the reason that the AIDS exists:
God created Adam and Eve, not Adam and Steve! As long as the fag enablers continue to support sodomy and other homosexual heathen acts, God will punish them harshly, bringing death and despair upon them. Barack Obama is a supporter of sodomy and homosexual rights, and wants to push this sickness upon his home continent of Africa. Luckily, True Christian pastor Martin Ssempa is willing to stand up for Africa and fight against him. Consider the following video:
Martin Ssempa is taking a wonderful stand in Africa with the Ugandans United Against Sodomy. In a time when America is falling deep into sexual deviance where homosexuality is both tolerated and embraced, some enlightened Ugandan Christians have learned that homosexuality will only lead to punishment from God through the use of tools such as the AIDS. Does America have a political candidate who will take a stand against sodomy?
Rick Santorum is willing to take a stand against sodomy! In fact, Rick Santorum already has! Rick Santorum knows that homosexuality and sodomy should be criminalized! Rick Santorum rejects man-on-dog and all forms of bestiality. Rick Santorum knows that God created Adam and Eve and not Eve and Yvonne! Rick Santorum is a God-fearing Christian who will fight against homosexuality and all other sins. If Rick Santorum is elected president, God will begin to cleanse America of the AIDS. When the homosexuals give up their ungodly acts of sodomy, God will stop afflicting them with AIDs too! We must elect Rick Santorum, God's choice for president, in 2016 if we wish to defeat the ungodly homosexual victories from Satan allowed by the Obama administration and fought for by the Anti-Christian Liberals Union!
The True Christian, Godly men, Martin Ssempa and Rick Santorum are both taking a stand against sodomy and for Jesus. Who are they fighting against? Heathens like this:
Do not join forces with these ungodly heathens! Vote for Santorum, and help save America from the AIDS. The AIDS is a punishment from God for homosexuality and sodomy, and we need leaders who will crack down on these abominations! Obama and the Demoncrats won't! It's time for a True Christian president! It's time to elect Rick Santorum, God's choice for president in 2016! Vote for a Demoncrat and you might be next on the Lord's AIDS list. It's time to take a stand for Jesus and reject the heathens. It's time to take back this country for Christ!
From your True Christian friends,
Jim Solouki and Martin Baker.


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Lieberose Castle
Lieberose (lower Sorbian Luboraz) was first mentioned in 1272 in connection with a moated castle for the protection of the crossroads between Frankfurt-Bautzen and Leipzig-Poznan. A Wendish settlement, which was granted town status on 29 November 1302 developed under the protection of the Von Strehle lords. After several different owners in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, the ownership of Lieberose passed to the brothers Jacob and Richard von der Schulenburg in 1519 and remained in the family until 1945.
The earl's lineage von der Schulenburg, spanning twenty-three generations, can be traced back to two knights from the thirteenth century in the region of Altmark in the north-western part of today's Saxony-Anhalt, which resulted in two lineages – the white one and the black one. Control over Lieberose belonged to the black lineage and formed the oldest dynasty of the family.
Lieberose Castle has been influenced by two main construction phases. In the middle of the sixteenth century during the Renaissance under Count Joachim II the Rich, a west wing with a passage and an east wing were added to the existing north wing. This resulted in a two-storey three-winged construction with an open forecourt to the south. The ground floor of the east wing consisted of open-arched arcades. A pigeon tower used as a stair tower accentuated the corner between the north and the east wing.
A town fire in 1657 destroyed large parts of the Renaissance castle. It is thought that the castle was rebuilt towards the end of the seventeenth century without major external changes. It was at that time that the remarkable stucco ceilings with very vivid figural and floral decorations, which still impress today, were created. The design of the Hall of Knights in the north wing, which no longer exists, particularly stood out. The stucco artist Giovanni Bartolomeo Cometa is also known for the stucco work in Neuzelle Monastery.
In the middle of the eighteenth century, under Count Georg Anton, the castle took on its Baroque shape. With the new south wing, the castle was expanded to a four-winged construction. All four wings were raised to a height of three storeys and covered by a surrounding hip roof. A clock tower, which was built in the middle of the west wing next to the gateway, rises up above the imposing roof tower. The pigeon tower on the east wing was preserved, the arches were bricked up, and all four wings were covered with a uniform Baroque façade. The new south wing to the park was accentuated by a portal with an outside staircase and avant-corps.
And thus, the largest country palace complex of the then-Elector of Saxony was created by Count Georg Anton, designed to provide the sovereign August the Strong, Elector of Saxony and King of Poland with accommodation on his travels to Poland. Lieberose took on the character of a residence town and experienced a heyday.
The building was very much neglected in the course of lengthy succession disputes at the end of the eighteenth century and beginning of the nineteenth century. In 1849, count Friedrich Albrecht took over the reign of Lieberose. Under him and his heirs, Lieberose developed into one of the most important forestry operations in the province of Brandenburg. A major source of income was the production of high-quality pine seeds in the kiln on the outer courtyard.
Up until 1911, numerous construction measures could be carried out on the castle, such as the construction of additional pillars on the east wing to prevent the construction that was under threat of subsidence. Between the north and the east wing, the two-storey library with a circumferential gallery was also created next to the Diana room during this phase, in addition to the corner hall on the first upper floor with high-quality wall- and ceiling panelling and an elaborately crafted corner fireplace.
In 1930, Count Albrecht, a grandson of Friedrich Albrecht, assumed ownership from his father and in subsequent years as a trained lumberjack fought for the operation to continue. The Nazis demanded the release of more than 60 per cent of the count's forest land to set up a military training area. The remainder of the lordship and the castle was to become a hunting castle for Himmler, the Reichsführer of the SS. The end of the war, however, thwarted these plans, the count's family was expropriated without compensation in the course of the land reform in 1945. In April 1945, the north wing and the west wing of the castle suffered considerable damage during an air raid. This resulted in looting and progressive demolition of the damaged wings.
From 1950 to 1988, a vocational school and a boarding school moved into the castle and brought life to the castle and town . After "die Wende" (the Turn, 1989-1990), the castle was used less and less, the city could no longer afford the upkeep of the castle and sold it to Brandenburger Schlösser GmbH. In around 2000, essential protection measures were carried out and the castle was restored to a solid condition.
Stefanie Reinke, Board member of the Lieberose friends' association e.V.
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Dr Sibylle Badstübner-Gröger for Deutsche Gesellschaft e.V.:
Schlösser und Gärten der Mark, Lieberose, Berlin 1993
Werner Graf von der Schulenburg, Hans Wätjen,
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Feb 2010, Two new Directorates-General have been created: DG Energy (ENER) and DG Climate Action (CLIM). The Energy DG consists of the departments in the former Transport and Energy DG dealing with energy issues and of the Task Force Energy which will be transferred from the External Relations DG. The position of Director-General will be assumed by Philip Lowe, a British national, currently Director-General in DG Competition. The departments responsible for transport policy will remain in the renamed Mobility and Transport DG (MOVE). The Climate Action DG will be created from the relevant activities in DG Environment, the activities in the External Relations DG related to international negotiations on climate change and the activities in the Enterprise and Industry DG related to climate change. Jos Delbeke, a Belgian national and currently Deputy Director-General in the Environment DG, has been appointed Director-General of the Climate Action DG.
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Russian hydro power company JSC RusHydro, a subsidiary of RusHydro has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the administrative government of the city of Saratov.
The agreement aims to arrange cooperation in the field of hydro-power engineering and machine building, as well as to develop state of the art production facility in Saratov.
RusHydro in partnership with Voith Hydro plan to perform an overall modernization of vertical Kaplan hydro power turbines of the Saratovskaya HPP within 10 years.
Furthermore, the firms together with the Administration of Saratov will form a joint venture in the city to produce equipment for hydro power plants with investment of up to €40m ($53m) and sales of €500m ($669m) annually.
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Inflammatory Crosstalk Between Periphery and Brain
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Talk about immune cells in the periphery and the central nervous system was traded back and forth during the 3rd Venusberg Meeting on Neuroinflammation, held 28 February-2 March 2013 at the Biomedical Center, University of Bonn, Germany. For decades, scientists have debated whether peripheral cells cross the blood-brain barrier and what signals egg them on. "I think it seems clear from this meeting that peripheral cells can enter the brain under certain circumstances," noted David Morgan, University of South Florida, Tampa. Other researchers agreed, though how often those circumstances occur remains unclear.
Evidence for infiltration of peripheral cells into the brain has been equivocal. Doubts lingered over methodology when studies used irradiation to ablate peripheral immune cells and then replaced them with fluorescently labeled cells to test if they could reach the brain (see ARF related news story). Irradiation can damage the blood-brain barrier and allow cells across. Even in the absence of irradiation, results were at odds. Mouse models of Alzheimer's disease lacking the chemokine receptors that drive migration of peripheral monocytes clear plaque more slowly than usual (see ARF related news story), suggesting that peripheral cells enter the brain. Yet other data suggests that peripheral immune cells are distinct from those in the CNS in AD models (see Mildner et al., 2011).
Notwithstanding the ambiguities, evidence has grown that peripheral cells can sometimes infiltrate the CNS, though they typically avoid a healthy brain. In experimental models of multiple sclerosis, for example, monocytes enter the brain and contribute to degeneration of myelin (see Ajami et al., 2011). At the Venusberg meeting, Richard Ransohoff from the Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, showed how CCR2-positive cells strip myelin from neurons in the CNS (see ARF related news story). Only peripheral monocytes express CCR2, a chemokine receptor that helps guide these cells to sites of damage.
What prompts peripheral cells to enter the brain? Nicholas Varvel, who works at the Hertie Institute, University of Tubingen, Germany, posited that neurodegeneration can be that trigger. Varvel chose a model of epilepsy to study infiltration of circulating monocytes. In his poster, he described how intraperitoneal injection of kainic acid into FVB mice, a strain particularly sensitive to this neurotoxin, induces robust epileptic activity. Kainate also causes rampant neurodegeneration in the CA3 region of the hippocampus within three days. By crossing FVB mice with a CCR2 reporter strain developed in Ransohoff's lab, Varvel tested if this neurodegeneration recruited circulating monocytes.
The CCR2 mice make red fluorescent protein (RFP) driven by the chemokine receptor promoter. In the crosses, Varvel saw recruitment of RFP-positive cells to the CA3 within two to three days of inducing epilepsy. "The finding suggests that not only do the cells migrate into the brain, but that they are also functional when they get there, because they are clustering around sites of neuronal damage," said Varvel. In fact, he was able to show this in a second way. By backcrossing to the FVB strain, the neurodegenerative profile changed to envelop mostly cortical neurons. The CCR2 cells now traveled to the cortex, again targeting sites of damage. "This supports the idea that these monocytes are functional in the brain," said Varvel.
Could peripheral cells similarly enter the brain in Alzheimer's disease? People who have AD are susceptible to epilepsy-like seizures, and many transgenic AD mouse models have seizure activity as well. "That might be difficult to measure," suggested Varvel. He noted that his is a model of acute toxicity, whereas AD is chronic.
If circulating monocytes are entering the brain in response to neuronal death, then to what signals are they reacting? Varvel found that glia in the damaged zones made CCL2, the chemokine that binds the CCR2 receptor. But ultimately, neurons must be sending out signals, probably fractalkine, suggested Varvel. Fractalkine and its cognate CX3CR1 receptor on glia are a primary neuron-glial signaling pathway in the brain.
In peripheral immune cells, other pathways are at work. Mari Shinohara, from Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, reported that inflammasome signaling drives infiltration of circulating immune cells into the brain in experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE), a model of multiple sclerosis. Inflammasomes are large complexes that promote caspase 1 cleavage and maturation of interleukin 1β (IL-1β) and IL-18, and together the two cytokines boost expression of chemokines and chemokine receptors that guide monocyte migration. That may be how the inflammasome helps direct peripheral cells into the CNS, said Shinohara.
Previously, researchers in her lab had found that interferon- β (IFN-β), a first-line treatment for MS, suppresses a specific inflammasome that goes by the mouthful "nod-like receptor (NLR) family, pyrin domain-containing 3 type inflammasome," or NLRP3 for short (see Inoue et al., 2012). When researchers in Shinohara's group ablated NLRP3 in mice, T cells produced fewer chemokines and chemokine receptors than usual, and injections of myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (MOG) failed to induce EAE. Compared to wild-type mice, NLRP3 knockouts had fewer IL-17-producing Th17 cells, which are thought to be particularly inflammatory and promote a variety of autoimmune diseases, including MS. Her group found that NLRP3 helped antigen-presenting cells activate Th17 cells.
Do fewer Th17 cells explain why these mice resist EAE? Not exactly. In Bonn, Shinohara showed that when she injected additional Th17 cells from MOG-immunized NLRP3 knockouts into the blood to replenish cell counts to normal, she still failed to induce EAE. Taking the same number of Th17 cells from MOG-immunized wild-type mice and injecting them into the periphery, however, did restore the immune response that leads to central encephalomyelitis. Those experiments indicated that quality, rather than the quantity, of the cells was crucial for EAE. The key was cell migration. "The Th17 cells activated by NLRP3-negative antigen-presenting cells are pathogenic but unable to migrate into the CNS," said Shinohara. When she injected Th17 cells from immunized NLRP3 knockout mice directly into the CNS, then the animals did develop EAE.
The work not only suggests that the NLRP3 inflammasome may have ramifications for MS treatment strategies. Only half of MS patients respond to IFN-β, suggesting that there may be alternate pathways driving cell migration into the CNS. In fact, Shinohara found that more aggressive immunization with the myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antigen induced EAE even in the NLRP3 knockout. "It seems that there is also an inflammasome-independent pathway that induces EAE and possibly MS," said Shinohara. "If we could understand that other pathway, we may be able to target it for treatment."
Researchers at the meeting felt this was a good example of how inflammation and inflammatory signals in the periphery can lead to consequences in the central nervous system. "We need to develop a better understanding of how systemic inflammation affects the brain," said meeting organizer Michael Heneka, University of Bonn. He recently reported that among patients at an intensive care unit, cognition declined over the next six to 24 months in those who had developed sepsis. Magnetic resonance imaging also showed atrophy of the hippocampus (see Semmler et al., 2013).—Tom Fagan.
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- Calling for Backup: Microglia from Bone Marrow Fight Plaques in AD Mice
- Microglia—Medics or Meddlers in Dementia
- Microglia Activation—Venusberg Meeting Questions M1, M2 Designations
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- Inoue M, Williams KL, Oliver T, Vandenabeele P, Rajan JV, Miao EA, Shinohara ML. Interferon-β therapy against EAE is effective only when development of the disease depends on the NLRP3 inflammasome. Sci Signal. 2012 May 22;5(225):ra38. PubMed.
- Semmler A, Widmann CN, Okulla T, Urbach H, Kaiser M, Widman G, Mormann F, Weide J, Fliessbach K, Hoeft A, Jessen F, Putensen C, Heneka MT. Persistent cognitive impairment, hippocampal atrophy and EEG changes in sepsis survivors. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 2013 Jan;84(1):62-9. PubMed.


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