Suzuki Rv200

Suzuki RV 200 VanVan

Make Model	Suzuki RV 200 VanVan
Year	2017 - 18
Engine	S ingle 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
Co oling System	Air cooled
Lubrication System	Wet sump
Induction	Fuel injection
Ignition	Electronic, transistorised
Ignition	Electric
Transmission	5 Speed, constant mesh
Final Drive	Chain
Fr ame	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 -14 M/C 78P, tube type
Rake	26^o
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.

So urce: Bennetts