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, single-cylinder 2-stroke engine. The RV range also includes and machines.

2003 onwards

The all-new RV125 VanVan has a four-stroke, air-cooled, single-cylinder, SOHC engine with displacement.
It has a six-speed gearbox and chain drive, balloon tyres, a dry mass of and a seat height of. The 'retro' styled VanVan is classed as a dual purpose bike, capable of cruising urban and suburban streets at 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:
  • Overall width:
  • Overall height:
  • Wheelbase:
  • Seat height:
  • Dry mass:
  • Fuel capacity:

    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
  • 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