Sun, 20 Sep 1998 00:18:55 +0300 - Message No. 4074
From: Phoebus Katsanos

Subject: Re: Varadero


Ralf Gutgesell wrote:
> 
> Hi everyone!
> 
> well, I know, there has already been written a lot about this "Varadero"-bike (is
> it really the name of a town or a beach and nothing else? Any comments from
> Spanish native speakers?), but I have been on the intermot myself today, sat on
> it, and I must admit that I am also disappointed. It is not only big and
> definitely no @ but also quite ugly in my opinion. Perhaps this impression will
> change once you've tried it. I think I will try it, too, but only to see how the
> engine works (while you sit on it you can't see it, thank God).
> 
> Take care   Ralf

According to Honda's news release, Varadero is a resort beach in Cuba.
Also, according to Honda's technical specs for this bike, it has the
same max width with the @, even a bit smaller, and a bit smaller
wheelbase. So it really isn't much bigger.
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