I absolutely love my vanvan 200. Went out for a ride a couple of weeks ago and ended up doing 182 miles!!! My other bikes don’t get out much unless I feel the need for speed or a long tour around Europe. Having said that a few of us older bikers have purchased small cc bikes and plans are being made to buy a couple of vans to throw them in and drive them to the Alps for a tiddler tour. Can’t wait. Great review
This video doubles as a Tolkien Motorcycle Tour: 1:32 - Gandalf's Seductory 1:43 - Samwise Gambee's Hovel 1:46 - Bilbo's All-You-Can-Eat 2:05 - Escaping from the Nazgul 4:08 - Frodo's Den of Iniquity 5:02 - Gollum's Summer Home 5:30 - Orcs' Rooms of Rest 5:38 - Orc in his Civvies 5:44 - Underdick Beaverton 12:56 - Back to the Shire and the Return of the VAN
I even found my KLR 650 underpowered for highway riding so really the van van is perfect for city, small town not for shooting on the highway....I ride a bmw with a 1200 cc engine 110hp that feels perfect for highway. You feel safer when you have extra power for passing nothing scarier than being in a situation and you don't have the power to get out of on the highway (just my opinion).
I have the VanVan 200. I have terrible coccyx tailbone pain. I thought I’d never be able to ride again. The seat of the Vanvan is so comfortable, I’m back to riding! 🙂
I have a 125 one of these. Drop the front sprocket one tooth and buy a screen and mine does 60mph two up. Beautifully made in Japan. Lube it all up the day you buy it, make ACF50 your best friend and keep it maintained and it will never ceased to put that smile on your face. Nice review and a good balanced opinion on what it does best. I enjoyed it, thanks
I've just clocked up my first 200 miles on one of these. green lanes and B roads are great fun, even A roads are manageable. had the 125 before, just didn't have the power it needed to get it up hills. this is perfect for what it is. top end is 75ish, but 60 is possible all day long . you have to remember it's a sand cross bike so suspension etc is going to be soft.brakes are ideal for the loose stuff, no issues with locking up etc. power delivery is smooth too. its great over mud etc. really is a fun little bike.
This just showed up in my feed. I have a '17 Van Van 200. I use it as a companion bike when I go camping. I bring a street bike and the Van Van and enjoy all aspects of riding while camping.
I don't know what I is about the van van but I have always liked the look of them. When you read through the comments you love it or just don't get it. That has always been the thing with these bikes and they have a massive following. I like it but not at four grand.
This is a very accurate review. I recently rode the hell out of this bike on the twisty roads of Santorni, Greece. It is perfect for low speed riding bc it gives you impression that you are going very fast. My wife said it was the most comfortable bike she has ever been on as a passenger. It handles pretty well and is very fun. At 40 mph you feel like you're doing 70, which is a good thing on an island like Santorini where it would be impossible to safely travel at 70 mph. First gear is totally useless beyond 5 mph, that kind of sucks. But really the perfect bike for the country side, not a great city bike bc of the way it's geared.
When i was about 10 my cousin and me illegaly activated my uncles yellow RV90. Will never forget the smell of the bike and how we crashed it and burnt our feet on the exhaust. That´s why i always have to smile when i see a VanVan and one day i will get one for sure! Thanks for the review!
That's must be fun to ride on Sundays specially if u live in country side same like me . I used to have a Honda 155 cc it was kinda old but had lots of fun with it until it died . Now I am considering this
Well done for pointing out that power is not everything. If some bikers could get their hands on a 300 hp bike they would, because their ONLY thinking is power, power and more power. Once you've accelerated 0-120 (illegally) all you can do is seek more thrills and go to 150, then 170. It doesn't stop, because of the fixed mindset. As you point out, a ride at sensible speeds is just as much fun. But I fear most bikers can't work that out, because power is all that matters to them, sadly.
I prefer going fast in corners than going full out on a straight. You can go fast in corners on a moped if you please, after that it's all just personal preference.
I loved the startup sequence. Press the starter, rev the engine, let it idle; sound of air molecules brushing the microphone diaphragm. It takes attitude to ride a quiet bike.
I absolutely love my van van 125, the power is a a bit of a bummer and I sit on the red line A LOT but the looks and the fact that the tyres will go over pretty much anything is amazing. Off roading on it is great, and being a short arse I can flat foot it which I can't with quite a lot of bikes. If Suzuki make a 400 version I will be a happy panda :D
I had one of these as a rental bike when i went to the Greek Islands in July. I'd never heard of them before, so i figured i'd give it a go. Fantastic little bike for running around! We filled the tank (5 litres) and it lasted us the entire ride we did! Even with the mrs on the back the entire time, it was never short of power. Even took it on the beach for a bit :) Sadly, we don't get these in Australia. Would be great over here though, i think it'd handle being out bush pretty well (Basically a mini scrambler)
I am also 6'4" and I did buy this bike. I live in Los Angeles CA, and it is perfect for my city street commute. I do not have a long distance no highways in my commute. I enjoy riding this bike and will enjoy if for years.
Im pretty sure air cooled and oil cooled are the same thing. Some air/oil cooled engines have external coolers but even ones that dont rely quite a bit on the oil to pull heat away from the hottest parts.
My question is: "Why not a TU250X instead?" Unless you have trails to ride on, which very few of us do, the TU250X would be better in every way, and would probably retain all of that charm. Tires are less squishy, seat too maybe. But it will go 70 mph (US) and cruise at 60. More handsome to my eye. Do you think the fat tires and seat make it more comfy on a bumpy road than a TU?
Spicy, a Suzuki 80 was my first m/c- .....50 years ago. I don't know how many I've had. Currently riding my first Harley. Waiting to trade for Triumph #4 Bonnie 2.
great little bike, you can bash it around as much as you want it will go anywhere, my only issue is they kept the tiny tank, make the tank just a little bit bigger. great vid dude!
I really like it. It's certainly a niche market, but it'll fill it well I reckon. The other day I rode my friend's old Honda CM200 around his farm and I expect something similar from that bike. Being good for someone who wants a '125+', bridging the gap between basic, cheap fun and bigger bikes. That said, I'd want to change that exhaust for something a bit nicer on the eye more than nicer on the ear, and the external toolkit is daft, the second you park up all your tools will disappear
Can it hold 75mph ? looks like it does about the same as my Grom MSX 125 exept for the better seat. That seat comfort should be on the Grom lol I was going to look into a Vanvan 200 but I may just do a big bore 181cc on the Grom and buy a Rebel 300 for comfy relax rides
I tried doing my CBT on a 125 Van Van and i HATED it. Don`t get me wrong was beautiful to sit on but i just couldn't get on with it at all ended up changing to a honda CG (newer one tho) i think it was and done so much better.
+Sunfrancks I do agree I think a 250 is a might as well move. However I think this is a bored out vertion of the 125 i guess that's as far as they could push it
looks very simular to the X5 I had about 20year's ago. it was so reliable and easy to fix. I dont ride at mo due to issue's rather not get into. but by next year with a job a want a honda grom. I had a wiz on my mates and there great little bikes. cool vlog as it was for ne a blast from the past. I still have the HAYNES owners workshop manual I got with the bike. think it was made 1978.
I love the simplicity of the instrument panel, but not sure about the dial being off centre. Overall it looks pretty cool in a retro kinda way though and like you said Spicy, looks like it could handle greenlaning! Shame it can't hit motorway speeds for someone who might occasionally need to travel on them though - I had been looking at this bike along with some 250/300s but given the not-quite-so-great top end I'll probably have to scratch this one off the list. Fingers crossed for a 250cc Adrenaline appearing sometime soon!
+KD197 remeber this bike had done about 100miles. A customer who has put over 900miles on his reports it will do 70. But I don't think it will ever be really happy about it. I'm sure the oversized rubber isn't helping it in that regard
+spicy110 Oh that's good to know, I'm not very knowledgeable when it comes to engines but gaining that much top end is interesting and slightly unexpected to the layman that I am. I'm looking more for something that can do 70 without screaming it's nuts off and push 85-90 to get out of trouble if need be so sadly I don't think this is the one. Nice to see you reviewing some of the quirkier and smaller capacity bikes though (mainly because that's what I'm interested in haha!). 300 seems to be an up-and-coming class, any chance of seeing reviews on those in the future?
200cc seems kinda weird, if you move up from a 125 you surely want to feel like getting a proper licence was worth it, not a 75cc gain but maybe that's just me. Looks funky though.
+spicy110 I kind of feel that way myself. hopefully going to smash my Mod2 soon and am looking at a GPZ but don't like the idea you could ride it on an A2 when I will have no restrictions O.o
Hiya pal iv been a sub since early days and properly watched almost every vid which I always give a thumps up. I give a thumps up cos your a descent lad and iv followed your biking journey and enjoyed it so thank you. However (sorry here comes the bad bit) when reviewing a bike i would love to see some nice pictures/video off the bike not an upside down view from your helmet cam , would love to have a good look at the bike at the start of the video not just a 5 second clip from your helmet cam. Really think you should think out off the box on videos, mix up camera Views maybe a clip of you riding the bike. You have a few American subs so try and show them more off the uk do a tour or a camping video. Pls pls pls keep doing videos I just feel you can do better with editing.
+spicy110 can't believe I put all that down lol, it's not like me. Pls take it as constructive criticism. Your a top lad keep the vids coming, just show me the bike next time hahahahah ha xxx
I could imagine myself getting this if I had a really powerful bike, or some otherwise uncomfortable bike for town, and getting this to ride it round town, otherwise, I'll pass... when I get my a2 next month am getting a 650
+6Twisted well no most most 125cc bikes are 12-14 bhp. The 125 VanVan has 11. As i have said I think if you buy a Vanvan is because you want a Vanvan. no doubt there are faster more powerful bikes out there but I don't think with bike was made to compeat with the market just be what it is.
I had the 125 version. Very good as a scrambler for a bit of fun off road, but really struggles with hills... I miss the comfort and brilliant steering angle. I moved on to a Ducati Multistrada 620. The bike is better in almost every way except the steering and the handlebars that wreck your wrists after only 30 minutes of riding . :/
Hey spicy! I search long time ago a good comuter, a month ago saw your video, last week a tryed the 200, today i bought one...(actualy it was a last one, becourse its no longer avaiable here in hungary) :)))
You'll have no problem. Look on FB. A VV125 went from Paris to Australia two-up. Hell, that must have been a slow job. If I get one in northern Thailnd, I'll do the whole country once to see what touring on one of these is like.
Its actually a cute little bike. I think its fine also as a bike that if you do have even a full A Cat but don't want too much power then its fine. I do think 4k is a bit much given the size, I know its a Jap but still its 4k can buy another decent bike of the 1000cc range but like ya said someone who wants a vanvan will buy a vanvan. Also the dealer called, he noticed what looks like beak marks on the seat from where someone was "poking it" ..... me thinks the crow has been at it to test its seat quality. xD Crow's official seal of approval by beak marks.
Oh I love the styling of it! Somebody help me out here, tho. Here in the States the Yamaha SR400 is very similar style wise and even though it's a bit down on power it's going to feel a bit more torquey than this guy b/c of the displacement alone, so what am I missing about this price? The SR400 costs 6k here, but for some odd reason many dealerships sell them for 5k regularly (not on clearance) - i'm guessing the dealership prices for them must be stupid low - and in the US Suzuki website this costs 4.6!?!? How can you not cough up an extra 400 bux for the SR400? I'm not one of those idiots who says displacement is everything, but I just don't see why I'd go for it. The SR400 weighs 60lbs more than the vanvan (SR400 still weighs less than 600 sport bikes with special space metal frames, haha) but it's not a heavy bike by ANY stretch of the imagination and incredibly nimble. This thing is awesome but I think if I wanted it I'd go buy the SR400. Anyway, VERY cool bike, very awesome indeed, but I think I'd buy the SR400.
+MrSlowestD16 well I can give a couple of reasons as to why that might not work out here in the uk. The SR400 seemes to have been sold here is 2014 but I can no longer see it listed on yamaha's site. Also in the uk back then it cost $1800 more than a Vanvan now. Also note yamaha are charging £4500 yes $5800!! for a couple of their 125cc bikes. I think most that buy a Vanvan 200 will do so because they want a Vanvan. Maybe it's the nostalgia of owning one in their early days, maybe it's something else.
Yeah the pricing for the SR400 is odd. Here the MSRP is 6000 but you see them all the time (very frequently) at dealerships for 5000 new. Unsure why. Yeah, the Vanvan is new to us, (2017 confirmed), but I guess other places might have a nostalgia, agreed.
I believe the yamaha sr 400 is to be put out to grass because it does not meet new A4 emissions come January 2017. Most of Suzuki's cruiser line also plus the Inazuma 250. However no news on the van van being discontinued as of yet. Will have to see if it turns up at motorcycle live sprouting A.B.S.
Yeah, it's really difficult for bikes to pass EU emissions - that's why the fueling on all new bikes is utter garbage. This is especially true with air-cooled motors. Triumph just this year re-did their entire classics line-up to have liquid cooling and pass emissions.
I ask because I am looking at a used 2017 van an 200 this weekend. Of course when you did your video it was new, so the one I'm looking at is 5 years old but from their photos it looks new. So im wondering what I should offer for it. There are no garranties with used.
Damn! How I wish Grandad would’ve stayed in the South of Devon during the 17th century b4 pushing off 2 Virginia! Really love the optimism espoused by Brits! (Too many seppos would piss and moan about how this bike is too small and too expensive!)
I got a van van 125... never fails to bring a smile on my face whenever I ride it (which is every day!!)
it is not tubeless will it be dangerous if it run over a nail. I fell before because of this.
No idea, they're tubed. I don't know enough about bikes because I havent been riding long but I guess getting a nail in your tyre is never good!
is this Jake by any chance?
I absolutely love my vanvan 200. Went out for a ride a couple of weeks ago and ended up doing 182 miles!!!
My other bikes don’t get out much unless I feel the need for speed or a long tour around Europe. Having said that a few of us older bikers have purchased small cc bikes and plans are being made to buy a couple of vans to throw them in and drive them to the Alps for a tiddler tour. Can’t wait. Great review
This video doubles as a Tolkien Motorcycle Tour:
1:32 - Gandalf's Seductory
1:43 - Samwise Gambee's Hovel
1:46 - Bilbo's All-You-Can-Eat
2:05 - Escaping from the Nazgul
4:08 - Frodo's Den of Iniquity
5:02 - Gollum's Summer Home
5:30 - Orcs' Rooms of Rest
5:38 - Orc in his Civvies
5:44 - Underdick Beaverton
12:56 - Back to the Shire and the Return of the VAN
Addy Adderson I loved the route. Reminded me of midsomers murders
@@garyd3725 Yes, it's a picturesque route. A pleasure to watch. Thank you for going to the trouble of sharing it with us.
Thank you for including Orc’s. Much respect
would absolutely love a 350-400cc version of this. Perfect bike for an afternoon at the beach or tackling the Friday ring road traffic.
DRZ400SM
Different sort of bike.
I even found my KLR 650 underpowered for highway riding so really the van van is perfect for city, small town not for shooting on the highway....I ride a bmw with a 1200 cc engine 110hp that feels perfect for highway. You feel safer when you have extra power for passing nothing scarier than being in a situation and you don't have the power to get out of on the highway (just my opinion).
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RE Himalayan
I have the VanVan 200. I have terrible coccyx tailbone pain. I thought I’d never be able to ride again. The seat of the Vanvan is so comfortable, I’m back to riding! 🙂
I have a 125 one of these. Drop the front sprocket one tooth and buy a screen and mine does 60mph two up. Beautifully made in Japan. Lube it all up the day you buy it, make ACF50 your best friend and keep it maintained and it will never ceased to put that smile on your face.
Nice review and a good balanced opinion on what it does best. I enjoyed it, thanks
I've just clocked up my first 200 miles on one of these. green lanes and B roads are great fun, even A roads are manageable. had the 125 before, just didn't have the power it needed to get it up hills. this is perfect for what it is. top end is 75ish, but 60 is possible all day long . you have to remember it's a sand cross bike so suspension etc is going to be soft.brakes are ideal for the loose stuff, no issues with locking up etc. power delivery is smooth too. its great over mud etc. really is a fun little bike.
This just showed up in my feed. I have a '17 Van Van 200. I use it as a companion bike when I go camping. I bring a street bike and the Van Van and enjoy all aspects of riding while camping.
I want one so much its a problem of finding one and money or rather lack there of. They're so cute and funky.
I don't know what I is about the van van but I have always liked the look of them. When you read through the comments you love it or just don't get it. That has always been the thing with these bikes and they have a massive following. I like it but not at four grand.
agree 4 grand is way too ecpensive for a bike Like this.
Paul Ford you can get a brand new 2019 for 3k
This is a very accurate review. I recently rode the hell out of this bike on the twisty roads of Santorni, Greece. It is perfect for low speed riding bc it gives you impression that you are going very fast. My wife said it was the most comfortable bike she has ever been on as a passenger. It handles pretty well and is very fun. At 40 mph you feel like you're doing 70, which is a good thing on an island like Santorini where it would be impossible to safely travel at 70 mph. First gear is totally useless beyond 5 mph, that kind of sucks. But really the perfect bike for the country side, not a great city bike bc of the way it's geared.
simply start in second gear. For city its perfect
I've got the 125 version and get to ride it once I've passed my cbt!
When i was about 10 my cousin and me illegaly activated my uncles yellow RV90. Will never forget the smell of the bike and how we crashed it and burnt our feet on the exhaust. That´s why i always have to smile when i see a VanVan and one day i will get one for sure! Thanks for the review!
Icing on the cake is when you said you're 6'4 because I'm 6'2 and every review I've seen has been like 5'6 lol. Great review! Thank you so much.
That's must be fun to ride on Sundays specially if u live in country side same like me . I used to have a Honda 155 cc it was kinda old but had lots of fun with it until it died . Now I am considering this
Reminds me of the old Yamaha Dt175 enduro 2 stroke from the early 80's endless fun. I'd love one today but would have to be 2 stroke.
Well done for pointing out that power is not everything. If some bikers could get their hands on a 300 hp bike they would, because their ONLY thinking is power, power and more power. Once you've accelerated 0-120 (illegally) all you can do is seek more thrills and go to 150, then 170. It doesn't stop, because of the fixed mindset. As you point out, a ride at sensible speeds is just as much fun. But I fear most bikers can't work that out, because power is all that matters to them, sadly.
I prefer going fast in corners than going full out on a straight. You can go fast in corners on a moped if you please, after that it's all just personal preference.
I like drum brakes on a air cooled single. the whole bike is nice and simple :)
I passed my riders safety course on this. My first time on a non carbureted bike. It's alot of fun
I loved the startup sequence. Press the starter, rev the engine, let it idle; sound of air molecules brushing the microphone diaphragm. It takes attitude to ride a quiet bike.
I've got a full license and got the 125 version. True 100 mpg and can hold it's own when you get used to how far you can lean through a corner :)
Prefer the mini rack compaired to the tool pack, they hid that under the seat on the older 125
I'm actually thinking about this one as a first bike. Although I'm gonna wait for it to appear in the used market.
I absolutely love my van van 125, the power is a a bit of a bummer and I sit on the red line A LOT but the looks and the fact that the tyres will go over pretty much anything is amazing. Off roading on it is great, and being a short arse I can flat foot it which I can't with quite a lot of bikes. If Suzuki make a 400 version I will be a happy panda :D
Fun little bike by the looks of it. I didn't realise they still did them until recently.
I didn't know Suzuki made this. I stumbled upon this while looking at the Yamaha tw 200 on You tube. I like this much better, thanks for posting.
I had one of these as a rental bike when i went to the Greek Islands in July. I'd never heard of them before, so i figured i'd give it a go. Fantastic little bike for running around! We filled the tank (5 litres) and it lasted us the entire ride we did! Even with the mrs on the back the entire time, it was never short of power. Even took it on the beach for a bit :)
Sadly, we don't get these in Australia. Would be great over here though, i think it'd handle being out bush pretty well (Basically a mini scrambler)
Great post and g'day, mate.
I just bought it for 4g in Phoenix out the door love it or hate it lol love the vintage vibe and the funky look
I am also 6'4" and I did buy this bike. I live in Los Angeles CA, and it is perfect for my city street commute. I do not have a long distance no highways in my commute. I enjoy riding this bike and will enjoy if for years.
+silverwess I knew it would be perfect out there 😁
where are you at? it looks gorgeous
i rider suzuki vanvan 125 everyday, never let me down.
Im pretty sure air cooled and oil cooled are the same thing. Some air/oil cooled engines have external coolers but even ones that dont rely quite a bit on the oil to pull heat away from the hottest parts.
+Do R/C! Oil cooled as in it has a oil cooler, this means it has a oil filled radiator. Air cooled is 100% air.
My question is: "Why not a TU250X instead?" Unless you have trails to ride on, which very few of us do, the TU250X would be better in every way, and would probably retain all of that charm. Tires are less squishy, seat too maybe. But it will go 70 mph (US) and cruise at 60. More handsome to my eye.
Do you think the fat tires and seat make it more comfy on a bumpy road than a TU?
Spicy, a Suzuki 80 was my first m/c-
.....50 years ago. I don't know how many I've had.
Currently riding my first Harley. Waiting to trade for Triumph #4 Bonnie 2.
England is beautiful in the summer
great little bike, you can bash it around as much as you want it will go anywhere, my only issue is they kept the tiny tank, make the tank just a little bit bigger. great vid dude!
Jizzy Jizzy Bang Bang, thank you spicy for ruining my trousers!! Loved it thanks for doing it
I was searching the comments for you lol
I tested for my endorsement on a Yamaha 200, I did have the biggest smile while doing it. 200's can be very fun👌👌
I am haveing to get a 600 as all most all road in and out were i live are motorways lime the m6
Would love to see suzuki do a 400CC version instead of the 200, 30+bhp A2 compliant, be perfect to go along with the Ducati Sixty2
I use my Van Van 125 every day, fantastic bike, love it!
Such a happy review.
I really like it. It's certainly a niche market, but it'll fill it well I reckon. The other day I rode my friend's old Honda CM200 around his farm and I expect something similar from that bike. Being good for someone who wants a '125+', bridging the gap between basic, cheap fun and bigger bikes. That said, I'd want to change that exhaust for something a bit nicer on the eye more than nicer on the ear, and the external toolkit is daft, the second you park up all your tools will disappear
@11:26 is that 60 MPH or 60 km/h?
Pretty sure i rode past you coming up to haslemere motorcycles, gutted you didn't catch it on film
Can it hold 75mph ?
looks like it does about the same as my Grom MSX 125 exept for the better seat. That seat comfort should be on the Grom lol
I was going to look into a Vanvan 200 but I may just do a big bore 181cc on the Grom and buy a Rebel 300 for comfy relax rides
I doubt it.
are you ever gonna review the grom
I tried doing my CBT on a 125 Van Van and i HATED it. Don`t get me wrong was beautiful to sit on but i just couldn't get on with it at all ended up changing to a honda CG (newer one tho) i think it was and done so much better.
Spicy is it more comfortable than a the Suzuki burgman 650 (think that is right)
I wish Suzuki had put the 250 single that they used to use in the old TU250!
I would've been looking at getting one, then..
+Sunfrancks I do agree I think a 250 is a might as well move. However I think this is a bored out vertion of the 125 i guess that's as far as they could push it
Looks like it would be quite a fun second bike. So you have the 125 fun but a touch more power.
looks very simular to the X5 I had about 20year's ago. it was so reliable and easy to fix. I dont ride at mo due to issue's rather not get into. but by next year with a job a want a honda grom. I had a wiz on my mates and there great little bikes. cool vlog as it was for ne a blast from the past. I still have the HAYNES owners workshop manual I got with the bike. think it was made 1978.
I love the simplicity of the instrument panel, but not sure about the dial being off centre. Overall it looks pretty cool in a retro kinda way though and like you said Spicy, looks like it could handle greenlaning!
Shame it can't hit motorway speeds for someone who might occasionally need to travel on them though - I had been looking at this bike along with some 250/300s but given the not-quite-so-great top end I'll probably have to scratch this one off the list.
Fingers crossed for a 250cc Adrenaline appearing sometime soon!
+KD197 remeber this bike had done about 100miles. A customer who has put over 900miles on his reports it will do 70. But I don't think it will ever be really happy about it. I'm sure the oversized rubber isn't helping it in that regard
+spicy110 Oh that's good to know, I'm not very knowledgeable when it comes to engines but gaining that much top end is interesting and slightly unexpected to the layman that I am.
I'm looking more for something that can do 70 without screaming it's nuts off and push 85-90 to get out of trouble if need be so sadly I don't think this is the one.
Nice to see you reviewing some of the quirkier and smaller capacity bikes though (mainly because that's what I'm interested in haha!).
300 seems to be an up-and-coming class, any chance of seeing reviews on those in the future?
Looks like a fun bike.
I got one best bike I have had had it from 2005 now 2002 happy days
Is there an aftermarket for these? I wanna make a scrambler out of this
Big customising scene in Thailand,
Search for custom VanVans... there are some stunningly beautiful bikes out there!
Good review! Hoping to pick one of these up soon.
If you want a comfy seat, try a new trumpet bonnie. almost fell asleep. tops vids mate.
Awesome review you dont see everyday ^^
it gives me the "big" moped feel i love it D:
I used a 125 van van on my cbt grate little bike 👍
What's the top speed, sir?
I would like to know this too...
previous posts said 75 mph....but in reality, you can cruise 60 mph all day.
200cc seems kinda weird, if you move up from a 125 you surely want to feel like getting a proper licence was worth it, not a 75cc gain but maybe that's just me. Looks funky though.
Not to self, watch video before commenting.
+Luke Marshall haha I was about to say
+spicy110 I kind of feel that way myself. hopefully going to smash my Mod2 soon and am looking at a GPZ but don't like the idea you could ride it on an A2 when I will have no restrictions O.o
Try yamaha tw if u can pls :)
Hiya pal iv been a sub since early days and properly watched almost every vid which I always give a thumps up. I give a thumps up cos your a descent lad and iv followed your biking journey and enjoyed it so thank you. However (sorry here comes the bad bit) when reviewing a bike i would love to see some nice pictures/video off the bike not an upside down view from your helmet cam , would love to have a good look at the bike at the start of the video not just a 5 second clip from your helmet cam. Really think you should think out off the box on videos, mix up camera Views maybe a clip of you riding the bike. You have a few American subs so try and show them more off the uk do a tour or a camping video.
Pls pls pls keep doing videos I just feel you can do better with editing.
+Jon Gollings as you should know then on thr reviews i normaly I do however on this one I didn't have my osmo with me. Doh thanks tho
+spicy110 can't believe I put all that down lol, it's not like me. Pls take it as constructive criticism. Your a top lad keep the vids coming, just show me the bike next time hahahahah ha xxx
It’s made for trails and camping like the TW200 go on trails
I could imagine myself getting this if I had a really powerful bike, or some otherwise uncomfortable bike for town, and getting this to ride it round town, otherwise, I'll pass... when I get my a2 next month am getting a 650
Good move. A VanVan would make a great second bike.
looks like the old Yamaha DT and RT2 motors and cyclinder head shape
I'm fast becoming a fan of the more petite bike ...although this is quite big😉 ...looks like fun
they are actually not that big or that heavy once you're on.
brianda Sernas I was being sarcastic as I ride a grom 😉
Great review. I'd love to have one.
user-able mirrors i see?
kind of wish we had these in the U.S. Closest thing I can think of would be the Yamaha TW200
The VanVan 200 is coming to the U.S. in 2017: www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/suzuki/2017-suzuki-vanvan-200-announced-for-us.html
Oh nice, I'm glad to see some smaller displacement bike in the us
Swap out that exhuast and up jet it'll feel like different bike
it is fuel injected...?
you should test out the honda crf250l!!!
+fordgtrocks1579 I don't have a Honda dealer to work with.
+spicy110 well..... shit
I like the tyres, that's it. And 16bhp out of a 200cc, what's the point in this thing when a lot of 125s put out that.
+6Twisted well no most most 125cc bikes are 12-14 bhp. The 125 VanVan has 11. As i have said I think if you buy a Vanvan is because you want a Vanvan. no doubt there are faster more powerful bikes out there but I don't think with bike was made to compeat with the market just be what it is.
spicy110 It just seems to be in a weird class in between a 125 and 250 that I don't think there's a big market for.
I had the 125 version. Very good as a scrambler for a bit of fun off road, but really struggles with hills... I miss the comfort and brilliant steering angle. I moved on to a Ducati Multistrada 620. The bike is better in almost every way except the steering and the handlebars that wreck your wrists after only 30 minutes of riding . :/
struggles with hills? mine is a mountain goat in low gear
@@lerx5799 Wales has a lot of steep roads.
Heard the rear tyre noise is irritating...
Didn't notice it myself tbh
Top speed on flat road? 11:30? MPH/KPH?
+GrandMoffSilvey I didn't get it much about 60-65mph. But it's a new engine so I didn't max it.
Cant find roads like that in the usa.
I love those plant tunnels roads. Ok you can find them in the usa but they are always dirt roads, jeep trails.
actually quite a nice little bike lol
1.71 gallon tank huh ?? They should increase it to 2 gallons even.
Hey spicy! I search long time ago a good comuter, a month ago saw your video, last week a tryed the 200, today i bought one...(actualy it was a last one, becourse its no longer avaiable here in hungary)
:)))
+BladeRicsi arr nice you well be forever comfy on that seat! It's amazing! Haha enjoy your new steed!
I will :DDD
I love the look
top speed?
Can't afford a flash bike so I'm gonna shoot for a stupid bike. This bike is so nuts I'm gonna try and tour on it looool!
+mickenoss with that seat your butt with thank you haha
Awesome! =D
You'll have no problem. Look on FB. A VV125 went from Paris to Australia two-up. Hell, that must have been a slow job. If I get one in northern Thailnd, I'll do the whole country once to see what touring on one of these is like.
Awesome cruising road!
Its actually a cute little bike. I think its fine also as a bike that if you do have even a full A Cat but don't want too much power then its fine. I do think 4k is a bit much given the size, I know its a Jap but still its 4k can buy another decent bike of the 1000cc range but like ya said someone who wants a vanvan will buy a vanvan.
Also the dealer called, he noticed what looks like beak marks on the seat from where someone was "poking it" ..... me thinks the crow has been at it to test its seat quality. xD Crow's official seal of approval by beak marks.
Love the word squidgey... Never heard it before this video.
Yes, i did find that my vanvan was a bit underpowered.
what camera are you using please?
+On any Sunday check the description please 😁
drift gohst! sorry! thanks.......... keep it up
have u tried talking to ktm about riding their bikes
+chris ellis I have been I'm contact with them for months and months it's gonna happen but is taking forever
+spicy110 good big fan of them and be nice to see ur opinions on some of the bikes
I Live in California down by the beach. Good looking man. Think you've sold me,
LMAO "you could have piles and be alright on this seat"
+Andrew Poon I'm not joking! Haha
I rode back from to England from Portugal with a pile once. On an XT500. Agony!
Oh I love the styling of it!
Somebody help me out here, tho.
Here in the States the Yamaha SR400 is very similar style wise and even though it's a bit down on power it's going to feel a bit more torquey than this guy b/c of the displacement alone, so what am I missing about this price?
The SR400 costs 6k here, but for some odd reason many dealerships sell them for 5k regularly (not on clearance) - i'm guessing the dealership prices for them must be stupid low - and in the US Suzuki website this costs 4.6!?!? How can you not cough up an extra 400 bux for the SR400?
I'm not one of those idiots who says displacement is everything, but I just don't see why I'd go for it. The SR400 weighs 60lbs more than the vanvan (SR400 still weighs less than 600 sport bikes with special space metal frames, haha) but it's not a heavy bike by ANY stretch of the imagination and incredibly nimble. This thing is awesome but I think if I wanted it I'd go buy the SR400.
Anyway, VERY cool bike, very awesome indeed, but I think I'd buy the SR400.
+MrSlowestD16 well I can give a couple of reasons as to why that might not work out here in the uk. The SR400 seemes to have been sold here is 2014 but I can no longer see it listed on yamaha's site. Also in the uk back then it cost $1800 more than a Vanvan now. Also note yamaha are charging £4500 yes $5800!! for a couple of their 125cc bikes. I think most that buy a Vanvan 200 will do so because they want a Vanvan. Maybe it's the nostalgia of owning one in their early days, maybe it's something else.
Yeah the pricing for the SR400 is odd. Here the MSRP is 6000 but you see them all the time (very frequently) at dealerships for 5000 new. Unsure why.
Yeah, the Vanvan is new to us, (2017 confirmed), but I guess other places might have a nostalgia, agreed.
I believe the yamaha sr 400 is to be put out to grass because it does not meet new A4 emissions come January 2017. Most of Suzuki's cruiser line also plus the Inazuma 250. However no news on the van van being discontinued as of yet. Will have to see if it turns up at motorcycle live sprouting A.B.S.
Yeah, it's really difficult for bikes to pass EU emissions - that's why the fueling on all new bikes is utter garbage. This is especially true with air-cooled motors. Triumph just this year re-did their entire classics line-up to have liquid cooling and pass emissions.
what year is it?
2017 however, dose it matter? The reason I ask is I am sure these were only sold in 2017-2018 and we're not changed in design between that year.
I ask because I am looking at a used 2017 van an 200 this weekend. Of course when you did your video it was new, so the one I'm looking at is 5 years old but from their photos it looks new. So im wondering what I should offer for it. There are no garranties with used.
love that bike
Damn! How I wish Grandad would’ve stayed in the South of Devon during the 17th century b4 pushing off 2 Virginia!
Really love the optimism espoused by Brits!
(Too many seppos would piss and moan about how this bike is too small and too expensive!)
Always been my favourite bike ;)
Is that 60 MPH or 60 km/h?
Thats 60mph ;)
EFI or carb?
+M Borg efi