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competitors. While the Varadero has the long-travel suspension, large fuel | competitors. While the Varadero has the long-travel suspension, large fuel | ||
tank and tall seating position of a typical big traillie, it has more | tank and tall seating position of a typical big traillie, it has more | ||
road-friendly | road-friendly aluminum wheels, with radial, tubeless tires better suited to | ||
high-mileage use on Tarmac. | high-mileage use on Tarmac. | ||
Honda didn't have to look too | Honda didn't have to look too | ||
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radiators allow a shorter wheelbase, but add even more width to the fairing. | radiators allow a shorter wheelbase, but add even more width to the fairing. | ||
The 'pivotless' steel frame uses | The 'pivotless' steel frame uses | ||
the engine as a stressed member, the | the engine as a stressed member, the aluminum swingarm pivots directly in | ||
the engine cases. Suspension is only adjustable for rear spring preload, but | the engine cases. Suspension is only adjustable for rear spring preload, but | ||
the 43mm (1.7in) front forks and rear monoshock offer plush damping and | the 43mm (1.7in) front forks and rear monoshock offer plush damping and | ||