Editing Suzuki RV125 VanVan

{{Motorcycle
|name             = Suzuki RV125
|photo=Suzuki-RV125-03.jpg
|aka              = RV125 VAN VAN
|manufacturer     = Suzuki
|parent_company   =
|production       = 2003 - 2006
|model_year       =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            = 
|engine           = [[air cooled]], Single cylinder, four stroke, SOHC, 2 valves
|bore_stroke      =
|compression      = 9.2:1
|top_speed        =
|power            = 11.94 HP (8.9 KW) @ 9500RPM
|torque           = 6.64 ft/lbs (9.0 Nm) @ 8600RPM
|fuel_system      = Fuel injection
|ignition         = Electric
|spark_plug       =
|battery          =
|transmission     = 4 Speed
|frame            = Single steel cradle
|suspension       =Front: Telescopic fork, [[coil]] spring, oil damped <br>
Rear: Swingarm, mono shock, coil spring, oil damped
|brakes           =Front: Single 220 mm disc <br>Rear: Single 110 mm disc
|front_tire       = {{tire|130/80 -18}} 
|rear_tire   	  = {{tire|180/80 -14}} 
|rake_trail       =
|wheelbase        = 54.49 inches (1384 mm)
|length           = 84.29 inches (2141 mm)
|width            = 33.9 inches (861 mm)
|height           =
|seat_height      = 770 mm / 30.3 cu in
|dry_weight       = 120 kg / 265 lbs
|wet_weight       =
|fuel_capacity    = 7.5 Liters / 2.0 US gal / 1.6 Imp gal
|oil_capacity     =
|recommended_oil=Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40
|fuel_consumption =
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}}
The '''[[Suzuki]] RV 125 VANVAN''' was a Air-cooled, Single Cylinder, 2-stroke Road [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Suzuki]] between 1972 and 2009. Max [[torque]] was 6.64 ft/lbs (9.0 Nm) @ 8500 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 11.94 HP (8.9 KW) @ 9500 RPM. 

The RV models are called "VanVaN" in Japan, the word meaning a sound like "Bang" or "Keep going on".



==Engine==
The engine was a Air cooled cooled Single cylinder, four stroke, SOHC, 2 valves. The engine featured a 9.2:1 [[compression ratio]].  

==Chassis==
It came with a 130/80 -18 front [[tire]] and a 180/80 -14 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single 220 mm disc in the front and a Single 110 mm disc in the rear. The front suspension was a  Telescopic fork, coil spring, oil damped while the rear was equipped with a Swingarm, mono shock, coil spring, oil damped. The RV125 VanVan was fitted with a 7.5 Liters / 2.0 US gal / 1.6 Imp gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 120 kg / 265 lbs. The wheelbase was 1385 mm / 54.5 in long. 


==1972 - 1981 Suzuki RV 125 VANVAN==
[[File:suzuki-rv-125-vanvan-3-1972-1981-0.jpg|600px|1972 - 1981 Suzuki RV 125 VANVAN]]

The RV models are called "VanVaN" in Japan, the word meaning a sound like "Bang" or "Keep going on".





==2003 Suzuki RV 125 VANVAN==
[[File:suzuki-rv-125-vanvan-3-2003-1.jpg|600px|2003 Suzuki RV 125 VANVAN]]
[[File:suzuki-rv-125-vanvan-3-2003-0.jpg|600px|2003 Suzuki RV 125 VANVAN]]

The RV models are called "VanVan" in Japan, the word meaning a sound like "Bang" or "Keep going on". The 125 Van Van (RV125) was re-introduced in 2003. 


==2009 - 2014 Suzuki RV 125 VANVAN==
[[File:suzuki-rv-125-vanvan-3-2009-2014-3.jpg|600px|2009 - 2014 Suzuki RV 125 VANVAN]]
[[File:suzuki-rv-125-vanvan-3-2009-2014-2.jpg|600px|2009 - 2014 Suzuki RV 125 VANVAN]]
[[File:suzuki-rv-125-vanvan-3-2009-2014-1.jpg|600px|2009 - 2014 Suzuki RV 125 VANVAN]]
[[File:suzuki-rv-125-vanvan-3-2009-2014-0.jpg|600px|2009 - 2014 Suzuki RV 125 VANVAN]]

The RV models are called "VanVan" in Japan, the word meaning a sound like "Bang" or "Keep going on". The 125 Van Van (RV125) was re-introduced in 2003. The cool retro styling of the VanVan has won a legion of new followers with its heady mix of character and advanced four-stroke features. But it’s the balloon tires, long seat and high-level exhaust that bring back magical memories of mad rides on the beach and make it an excellent ride for learners and experienced riders alike.
 
== Photos ==
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File:Suzuki-RV125-03.jpg|600px|Suzuki RV125
File:suzuki_rv125_03_02.jpg|600px|Suzuki RV125
File:suzuki_rv125_03_03.jpg|600px|Suzuki RV125
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== Overview ==

The Suzuki RV125 VanVan is an enigmatic motorcycle, thats
for sure. Farm hands, gamekeepers, race teams and surf dudes
would be the ideal customers: its perfect for whizzing around
country estates, race paddocks and beaches. Fashion-conscious,
retro fans must love Suzuki RV125 VanVans. Teenagers, probably,
dont. Who knows? But its still pretty cute: better than a quad
or a scooter, either way.

Very low and very comfy, the Suzuki RV125 VanVans a stable,
smooth ride with good, if very basic, suspension and brakes.
Its light and easy to ride with a tiny turning circle, aided by
wide bars. The gearbox, alas, is crunchy and agricultural while
the chassis has a habit of rattling when youre on the move,
which is somewhat disconcerting. The Suzuki RV125 VanVan is not
very at home on the open road.

The tiny, air-cooled four stroke Suzuki RV125 VanVan pulls
acceptably in lower gears but, overall, lacks any really useful
power. Theres no top end and it struggles to reach, let alone
break, the national speed limit. What power there is, however,
is smoothly delivered and the Suzuki RV125 VanVan's engine
itself is very reliable. The Suzuki RV125 VanVan cruises happily
at, erm, 50mph.

The Suzuki RV125 VanVan's build quality, gearbox, paintwork,
power, tank size and mirrors all come in for some harsh words.
However, theres definitely something of the off-road about it
and its more than capable of working for its living on rougher
terrain: farms, beaches etc. The Suzuki RV125 VanVan is built to
be thrashed, it seems.

Retro through and through, the Suzuki RV125 VanVan is tiny and
cute. The seats long, low and has plenty of room for two;
theres a luggage rack at the back and a grabrail. The analogue
speedo lives in a chrome housing but theres no fuel gauge or
light (eek!). The Suzuki RV125 VanVan's chunky tires and exhaust
look funky and theres a small, removable side panel containing
a basic tool kit.


==Specifications==
{|  class="wikitable"
|- 
!Make Model
|Suzuki RV 125
|- 
!Year
|2003 - 06
|- 
!Engine Type
|Single cylinder, four stroke, SOHC, 2 valves
|- 
!Displacement
|124 cc / 7.6 cu in
|- 
!Bore X Stroke
|57 x 48.8 mm
|- 
!Compression
|9.2:1
|- 
!Cooling System
|Air cooled
|- 
!Induction
|Carburetor
|- 
!Ignition
|Electric
|- 
!Max Power
|8.83 kW / 12 hp @ 9500 rpm
|- 
!Max Torque
|9.5 Nm / 1.0 kgf-m / 7.0 lb-ft @8600 rpm
|- 
!Transmission
|6 Speed
|- 
!Final Drive
|Chain
|- 
!Frame
|Single steel cradle
|- 
!Front Suspension
|Telescopic fork, coil spring, oil damped
|- 
!Rear Suspension
|Swingarm, mono shock, coil spring, oil damped
|- 
!Front Brakes
|Single 220 mm disc
|- 
!Rear Brakes
|Single 110 mm disc
|- 
!Front Tire
|130/80 -18
|- 
!Rear Tire
|180/80 -14
|- 
!Dimensions
|Length: 2140 mm / 84.3 in Width: 860 mm / 33.9 in Height: 1120 mm / 44.1 in
|- 
!Wheelbase
|1385 mm / 54.5 in
|- 
!Ground Clearance
|215 mm / 8.5 in
|- 
!Seat Height
|770 mm / 30.3 cu in
|- 
!Dry Weight
|120 kg / 265 lbs
|- 
!Fuel Capacity
|7.5 Liters / 2.0 US gal / 1.6 Imp gal
|- 
!Standing 1/4 Mile
|23 sec
|- 
!Top Speed (est.)
|97 km/h / 60 mph

|}
{{Suzuki}}
[[Category:Suzuki motorcycles|RV125]]