Suzuki RV125

The Suzuki RV125 is a motorcycle series manufactured by Suzuki from 1972 until 1982 and reintroduced as the RV125 VanVan in 2003.

1972–1982
The original Suzuki RV125 5-speed gearbox an air-cooled, 123 cc single-cylinder 2-stroke engine. The RV range also includes 90 cc and 50 cc machines.

2003 onwards
The all-new RV125 VanVan has a four-stroke, air-cooled, single-cylinder, SOHC engine with 125 cc displacement.

It has a six-speed gearbox and chain drive, balloon tyres, a dry mass of 117 kg and a seat height of 770 mm. The 'retro' styled VanVan is classed as a dual purpose bike, capable of cruising urban and suburban streets at 60 mph or riding on sandy or rough trails. It is not designed for heavy mud trails.

From 2007 the VanVan comes with fuel injection instead of the carburetor featured on earlier models. It is often referred to as a 'sandbike', as its low-pressure wide-section tires helps grip and propel the bike across loose surfaces.

Dimensions and weights

 * Overall length: 2140 mm
 * Overall width: 860 mm
 * Overall height: 1120 mm
 * Wheelbase: 1385 mm
 * Seat height: 770 mm
 * Dry mass: 118 kg
 * Fuel capacity: 6.5 litres

Engine specifications

 * Engine capacity: 	125 cc
 * Engine: 	Four-stroke, air-cooled, OHV
 * Bore: 	57 mm x 48.8 mm
 * Compression ratio: 	9.2 : 1
 * Lubrication: 	Wet sump
 * Ignition: 	Electronic ignition (transistorised)
 * Starter: 	Electric
 * Transmission: 	6-speed constant mesh
 * Drive: 	Chain

Chassis specification

 * Front suspension: 	Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
 * Rear suspension: 	Swingarm type, coil spring, oil damped
 * Front brakes: 	Disc brake
 * Rear brakes: 	Drum brake
 * Front tyres: 	130/80-18 M/C 66P tube type
 * Rear tyres: 	180/80-14 M/C 78P tube type