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Suzuki RV 200 VanVan

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Make Model

Suzuki RV 200 VanVan

Year

2017 - 18

Engine

Single cylinder, four stroke, SOHC, 2 valves

Capacity

199 cc / 12.1 cu in
Bore x Stroke 66 x 58.2 mm
Compression Ratio 9.4:1
Cooling System Air cooled
Lubrication System Wet sump

Induction

Fuel injection

Ignition

Electronic, transistorised

Ignition

Electric

Transmission

5 Speed, constant mesh

Final Drive

Chain

Frame

Single steel cradle

Front Suspension

Telescopic fork, coil spring, oil damped

Front Wheel Travel

130 mm / 5.1 in

Rear Suspension

Swingarm, mono shock, coil spring, oil damped

Rear Wheel Travel

130 mm / 5.1 in

Front Brakes

Single 220 mm disc, 2 piston calipeer

Rear Brakes

Drum

Front Tyre

130/80 -18M/C 66P, tube type

Rear Tyre

180/80 -14M/C 78P, tube type

Rake

26o

Trail

91 mm / 3.6 in
Dimensions Length: 2140 mm / 84.3 in
Width:     865 mm / 34.1 in
Height:  1125 mm / 44.3 in
Wheelbase 1385 mm / 54.5 in
Ground Clearance 220 mm / 8.7 in
Seat Height 770 mm / 30.3 cu in

Wet Weight

128 kg / 282 lbs

Fuel Capacity 

6.5 Litres / 1.7 US gal / 1.4 Imp gal

The iconic, small capacity, retro Suzuki VanVan gets a brand new engine for 2016, taking its displacement up from 125cc to 200c but one less gear. It's now a 5-speed, not a 6-speed bike.

It remains as an air-cooled, 4-stroke, single-cylinder lump with the emphasis on low-to-mid range power.

The learner-friendly machine also retains its classic looks and uber comfortable and wide seat, spot on for both rider and passenger. And at just 770mm high, same as the 125cc, it’s a viable option for the shorter or less confident rider.

To soak up the pot holes and man holes, 33mm-innner-tube telescopic front forks and single-shock absorber rear suspension with 130mm of wheel travel combine with an 18-inch 130/80 front tyre on an aluminum-rim wheel and extra-wide 14-inch 180/80 rear tyre.

Front disc brake with two-piston caliper and rear drum brake provide braking power to match its 70’s looks. Thankfully the VanVan 200 only weighs 128kg, wet.

A slim shaped 6.5-litre fuel tank will be enough for short commutes and town riding while a white on black, glow-in-the-dark speedo also adds to its retro feel.

The original Suzuki VanVan, aka RV125, was an air-cooled single-cylinder two-stroke built between 1972 – 1982 and was also available in 50cc, 75cc and 90cc. The current 125cc, four-stroke model launched in 2003 and is available as part of the current range at £3199.

The VanVan 200 will be available in three colour options: Metallic Triton Blue, Metallic Mat Fibroin Grey or Solid Black.

Source: Bennetts