BIG MOTORBIKE ENGINE! (in a tiny little van)

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    Suzuki GSXF Bandit superbike engine in a little suzuki van
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  • @CalvinsCarDiary
    @CalvinsCarDiary  ปีที่แล้ว +125

    Another MASSIVE video just dropped on my channel! Check this out: th-cam.com/video/XC2Dhm5tGeQ/w-d-xo.html

    • @somervillearron
      @somervillearron ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ur talking a simple kit 1 hour tops fitting then its neutral turn the knob and ur in reverse turn off the knob/switch and drive as normal

    • @Pudji.Toucan
      @Pudji.Toucan ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@somervillearron LOOK LOOK Arron

    • @spinnanz
      @spinnanz ปีที่แล้ว +1

      any heads up on how the wheels are driven? chain to d/shaft?

    • @electricbrightness9575
      @electricbrightness9575 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      the first Real sport K car

    • @ronnieg6358
      @ronnieg6358 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Shame we didn't get a decent shot of the engine.

  • @yukiko_5051
    @yukiko_5051 ปีที่แล้ว +1431

    Imagine the shock of motorcycle riders when they hear that awesome sound coming from a tiny van 🤣

    • @krazed0451
      @krazed0451 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I wouldn't be shocked, but getting a boner in public is kinda awkward...

    • @averilazurbatoy6853
      @averilazurbatoy6853 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I would go for H2 engine or H2R 👍

    • @Max-cq2zj
      @Max-cq2zj ปีที่แล้ว +60

      @@averilazurbatoy6853 your comment is extremely childish.

    • @AAARREUUUGHHHH
      @AAARREUUUGHHHH ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@averilazurbatoy6853 Well I'd just drive a formula 1 car

    • @GratefulEd907
      @GratefulEd907 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@averilazurbatoy6853 I’d just buy a new Bugatti Chiron Super Sport

  • @welephant2013
    @welephant2013 ปีที่แล้ว +784

    Giggling away like a couple of teenager with their first bottle of cider. This is brilliant. And the fact that this nutter has owned it for 9 years and it still makes him feel and smile like that shows how much fun it is.
    When a legend meets a legend with a legendary build. Awesome stuff

    • @sargera1
      @sargera1 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      next chunk the busa on a kei car like s presso

    • @ismailwalker8
      @ismailwalker8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@sargera1 yo botahofwotah

    • @jjbill2512
      @jjbill2512 ปีที่แล้ว

      What is the top speed

    • @denjong4534
      @denjong4534 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🤣🤣👌👌

    • @jjfreight-trains
      @jjfreight-trains 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      nice man, happy as Larry.

  • @youredxspanktube
    @youredxspanktube ปีที่แล้ว +64

    ngl the owner looks genuinely happy when he was showing/driving the car. Made me smile too! God speed to the both of you!

    • @Jonathan_Doe_
      @Jonathan_Doe_ ปีที่แล้ว

      If I was viewin a used car at his place and I spotted this, a spin around the block would probably seal the deal.

  • @Retrobeemer
    @Retrobeemer ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Who needs hugely expensive super cars when a super carry sounds like this and puts a huge smile on your face. Just awesome.

  • @denishenriques9977
    @denishenriques9977 ปีที่แล้ว +231

    Had a Suzuki Super Carry, back in 1994. 1000cc stock engine, 38 hp or so. What a HUGE difference !! 😀 Back in the days I've dreamt about fitting some larger rims, but never imagined a GSXF engine in it ! Brilliant !!

    • @averilazurbatoy6853
      @averilazurbatoy6853 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I would go for H2 engine or H2R 👍

    • @AstrixCloud
      @AstrixCloud ปีที่แล้ว

      @@averilazurbatoy6853H2R all day, H2 is the road legal version, but the H2R which is only for racing/race course hence the R would bang out heaps more power.

    • @govos6021
      @govos6021 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AstrixCloud wdym not legal there's version of h2r that has headlight and tailight along with signal light for road legal.. h2r is really meant for sport it really has no headlight and etc to be road legal but there is lmao.. watch moto vlogs h2r public reaction Philippines you'll see.

    • @akashshelke1632
      @akashshelke1632 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@AstrixCloud where you gonna fit that engine if you have seen a kei truck it's a really tight space it's not easy to swap a engine in that thing

    • @rogerramjet6429
      @rogerramjet6429 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      A friend had an earlier model in the late 80s.
      Definitely not the most stable of vehicles as it nudged a low kerb then fell over.
      We called it the Suzuki Scary. Dropping the R seemed much more fitting.

  • @sampreece
    @sampreece ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Used to own a bandit. They are super reliable, high-reving, and very decent power. A really good option for an engine swap. There are some great places in the uk that turbo these engines, too.

  • @sanjayracer
    @sanjayracer ปีที่แล้ว +12

    In india it is named as omini and new ones available with 800cc engines, I love the way it drives, but with a bike engine it should be more fun. No one has ever done. Perfectly done congratulations 👏

  • @medullaoblongata9670
    @medullaoblongata9670 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great finished project and even better to see you encourage your daughter to have the same interest in cars. Awesome.

  • @Merriness360
    @Merriness360 ปีที่แล้ว +182

    This Car Saves A Lot Of lives in India
    As It is Mostly Used for Ambulance Purpose In our Country ❤💫

    • @AndrewTheRadarMan
      @AndrewTheRadarMan ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Now an ambulance van with a faster engine would be cool too!

    • @adrianmawrie1708
      @adrianmawrie1708 ปีที่แล้ว +80

      And kidnapping in movies😄😄

    • @Memespark
      @Memespark ปีที่แล้ว +6

      😂😂😂 they save with some candies

    • @pattagobhi_
      @pattagobhi_ ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Omni 😂

    • @porothashawarma2339
      @porothashawarma2339 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@adrianmawrie1708 my man 😂

  • @andrewdobbin9976
    @andrewdobbin9976 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Aw this is incredible, I had one of these back in 2004 on a K reg and it was amazing fun. Obviously mine was just a 1.3 standard but same colour with a set of black bull bars on the front, used to draw some strange looks but was such a great little van, even used it to move house 😂

  • @whu58
    @whu58 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I had the same colour van back in 1990`s, but it was called a `Bedford Rascal` great practical little run arounds, wish I had kept it and pimped it with the same size motor cycle engine in its later years.......this made me smile big time.

  • @AAARREUUUGHHHH
    @AAARREUUUGHHHH ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So bloody cool. What a brilliant project, love to see the owner getting a kick from it even after 9 years!

  • @brettwainwright512
    @brettwainwright512 ปีที่แล้ว +178

    This is awesome! So nice to see something different other than crazy expensive supercars!! Loving the channel Calv 👍

  • @graham87010
    @graham87010 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    I’ve had a few of these, always puts a smile on my face the amount of funny looks I get when going sideways in the rain is is priceless 😂

  • @rudetoy8264
    @rudetoy8264 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sounds great! Very race car like shifting, abrupt & responsive.

  • @a8f235
    @a8f235 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Looks to have been done right. It's fast, but not too over the top. The performance is ok for the chassis, brakes, suspension etc without being too dangerous.
    A bit of fun for tight and twisty roads.

  • @Kits550
    @Kits550 ปีที่แล้ว +526

    You say Suzuki, I say Bedford, you say Super Carry, I say Rascal! 😂 No-one can ever say you don't have enough variation on this channel Calv 👍🏻

    • @timewilltell3098
      @timewilltell3098 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I say Bedford rascal also I used to have one
      It used to do endos and pop little wheelies if ya popped the clutch over a speedbump

    • @pinkpyro
      @pinkpyro ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I say hi-jet!

    • @markphillips6998
      @markphillips6998 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      They are the same thing essentially, suzuki, Bedford and dihatsu did a small van all on the same chassis with the same body

    • @tdick1541
      @tdick1541 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Suzuki and dihatsu did the 1.3 turbo version along with Vauxhalls version which got 970cc engines

    • @JimBrodie
      @JimBrodie ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@markphillips6998 ^ that. Bedford licenced manufacturing the Suzuki Carry, but installed 1100cc lumps as opposed to the 660cc's that were standard in Japan.

  • @Dan_druft
    @Dan_druft ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I had the same van back in 1994 but it was called a Bedford Rascal. I used to carry gaming fruit machines for pubs and clubs in East London, it was slow and the brakes were frighteningly terrible when loaded. Happy days.

  • @andrewsaunders8948
    @andrewsaunders8948 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love that little van..... cute with a bit of a snarl, just like a tiger cub !

  • @rheniumzandor9938
    @rheniumzandor9938 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Little Van which turned into a beautiful Little Monsterrr🐣🎶🦢making beautiful Sounds too!!🎶🎶

  • @kingdicer8677
    @kingdicer8677 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I'm so jealous! I used to have a Suzuki 1300 Supercarry to deliver milk in years ago and I used to love it (especially driving round the rural Cornish Roads and I as was the fastest milkman in the west) and it used to fly even with just the 1300 so I bet this beast is insane!

  • @sdluam09
    @sdluam09 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a cool van. Thanks for the content. You guys made me smile the whole video.

  • @PbPomper
    @PbPomper 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That thing is insane! I love everything about it!

  • @ikzerrinuom7229
    @ikzerrinuom7229 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    from a former owner of gsf bandit 1250, I confirm the power and reliability of the engine, bravo, man

  • @wyaldkingdom
    @wyaldkingdom ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I would never buy or make something like this but I'm glad it exists. I love seeing people's creativity and fun creations.

  • @R3TR0_F0X
    @R3TR0_F0X ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Man that looks so fun. Had a smile on my face the whole time. As someone who rides bikes, the idea is so amusing to me.

  • @ExtremePainGames
    @ExtremePainGames ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love your energy Calv. Great interview.

  • @birdshenanigans8506
    @birdshenanigans8506 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant... sorry no other words to explain this little gem

  • @adamweston4152
    @adamweston4152 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    In 1989 I was an apprentice domestic appliance engineer and I had a works rascal van I got to drive after work and on weekends and I was really into rallying and soon discovered that if you dumped it from fourth gear to second that you could do a Scandinavian flip type of thing and I got really good at it until I rolled it and wrote it off!!. Brilliant little vans though and it's great to see this one.. superb job!.

    • @daskamu
      @daskamu ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😂😅😅😅😅😅

    • @adamweston4152
      @adamweston4152 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@daskamu I wasn't laughing at the time but now it's funny as!.

  • @Oxygen_Thief
    @Oxygen_Thief ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Such a cool unique build,gotta love that sound

  • @aslkdfjhg
    @aslkdfjhg ปีที่แล้ว +30

    With that engine it might be a good idea to look at a deeper oil pan or dry sump. Motorbike engines are not designed for lateral loads like a car experiences during cornering, and can drop oil pressure due to the oil sloshing to the side and exposing the pick-up.

    • @paulhope3401
      @paulhope3401 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's a really great point. 👍

    • @jimstenlund6017
      @jimstenlund6017 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It’s so tall/narrow I doubt he takes corners that fast, but maybe(?)

    • @paulhope3401
      @paulhope3401 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Jim Stenlund True, it is pretty tall and narrow wheelbase... but maybe it can still corner hard enough? I guess it depends where the oil pick ups are.

  • @Ian-hs6em
    @Ian-hs6em ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely love it, god bless the creators of these superb machines😍😍😍

  • @ADVIKANIMATES
    @ADVIKANIMATES ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Love from India. Never seen before a van like this. having a superbike engine. That guy is genious.

    • @ebenezerdanielth
      @ebenezerdanielth ปีที่แล้ว +5

      We have Omni e bro 😛😂

    • @praveen0433
      @praveen0433 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ebenezerdanielth it's a prefacelift omni in this video

  • @Jerod_Helt
    @Jerod_Helt ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Having just finished my own bike powered car it’s very cool to see another bike engine build.

  • @daddymulk
    @daddymulk ปีที่แล้ว

    These little vans from Suzuki and Honda were cool, cracking job on that and must be a hoot to drive👍

  • @danw1955
    @danw1955 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Man, that looks like too much fun! Gives a whole new meaning to pocket rocket!!😄👍

  • @PapaBaush
    @PapaBaush ปีที่แล้ว +35

    This is cooooool. Would’ve love to have had a close up tour/run down of the whole running gear, front to back. Awesome stuff

    • @lifeshort
      @lifeshort ปีที่แล้ว

      Same.
      There must be a feature somewhere on the net

    • @averilazurbatoy6853
      @averilazurbatoy6853 ปีที่แล้ว

      I would go for H2 engine or H2R 👍

  • @wesleyedwards2764
    @wesleyedwards2764 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    So it's a Gen 3+ Bandit 1250 adapted to a mini-van. Kind of cool.
    I built from parts a Dale Walker stage 2 Gen 1 Bandit 1200. It really moves quickly and that sound!
    The torque is really good with the bandit cams.
    I think I have that Yoshi pipe on my RF900RV. 👍

    • @darkclouds5261
      @darkclouds5261 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's not a competition. Just enjoy the content.

    • @wesleyedwards2764
      @wesleyedwards2764 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@darkclouds5261 They weren't very clear on the engine specs. For a video about a motorcycle powered van you would expect a couple of details.
      I'm not engaging in a pissing contest. No. Just saying that I think I have an understanding for the capabilities of that engine. There are lots of random thoughts in the post that should have been separated. I'll edit it to make better sense.

  • @alanburge2725
    @alanburge2725 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Slight deviation here. In Australia we had Suzuki and Daihatsu. In the 1980s there was a Holden Drover. It was a little Suzuki 4wd 1.3 litre by another name really. Suzuki Sierra ? Over in England there was the Bedford link for the van. I love this. Great work. Awesome little machine. Something different.

    • @duellingscarguevara
      @duellingscarguevara ปีที่แล้ว

      Wish we’d got more of the little stuff. Those little Suzuki 3cyl Utes, went places a land rover would get bogged.
      (I remember getting back into town for the weekend, during floods, taking back paddocks. I Had a pretty girlfriend to see☺️).

  • @ultimobile
    @ultimobile ปีที่แล้ว

    love it - milady used to have a 600cc Suzuki Hatch 2-speed AUTOMATIC which we would help up gradual inclines by bouncing in our seats 'c'mon little Suzy - you can DO IT !!!' - while laughing our heads off - it was pure fun !

  • @sugar-3-Danny
    @sugar-3-Danny ปีที่แล้ว +14

    What a nice down to earth man 💪🏼. Love the van build 💪🏼

    • @charlietabone6162
      @charlietabone6162 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I can understand why the bloke who built it sold it because it is the stupidest piece of shit It’s slow drives like a pig dangerous as I just don’t understand the point 💣🧨🔨⛏🛠⚰️ . Only joking I❤it😅

  • @HeyDemonItsMeYaBoi
    @HeyDemonItsMeYaBoi ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The sound of the engine is sooo epic, man I want to have a modified car with epic build too.

  • @ShiftQuick
    @ShiftQuick ปีที่แล้ว

    Last thing you expect to see coming around the corner after hearing that exhaust. How cool!

  • @paulknightsmokey73
    @paulknightsmokey73 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm a big bike rider, I'm going scrapyard in a minute to get all the bits I need.....🤠💪

  • @scoobysean555
    @scoobysean555 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    That needs a turbo it would be even more of a beast 😍

  • @ChrisCheeseBrown
    @ChrisCheeseBrown ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Not my usual go to content but this was fun. He really enjoys his little van 😂👍

  • @bRad-ns6iy
    @bRad-ns6iy 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thats so cool! I would love to drive that van!

  • @rocsocom3166
    @rocsocom3166 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is awesome. That is worth the build. great job.

  • @adamv7228
    @adamv7228 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is epic!! N wat a top bloke I've got 6 kids 2 of them girls n my 5 year old girl is into anythin wiv a engine so nice to see another dad sharing his passion wiv his girl 👊👊

  • @jacksharpe5176
    @jacksharpe5176 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Mate!! That is one sick little van😂, love the little minimoto addition in the back too, I remember having a couple of those when I was a kid, amazing fun them little bikes😁, what an awesome one of a kind van!!, brilliant video calv, keep trying to bring crazy things to the channel👊🏼💯

  • @roscius6204
    @roscius6204 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gotta love how much he enjoys his crazy little van.

  • @Arcticnick
    @Arcticnick ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Years ago a mate of mine had a standard Suzuki van for work and he could hit the brakes hard at slow speed, and get it to tip up on its front bumper. He would most frequently do it at a zebra crossing, much to the alarm of the anyone crossing.

  • @stevenc5227
    @stevenc5227 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Calvin you looked about as comfortable as a turkey sitting on a pile of stuffing listening to Christmas carols, but how much fun was that van lol.

  • @ryanGnVtown
    @ryanGnVtown ปีที่แล้ว +4

    As a biker this is the coolest bike hauler I've ever seen 😎

  • @KathrynLiz1
    @KathrynLiz1 ปีที่แล้ว

    I used to have one of those vans... yours is more fun.... Brilliant! 😀

  • @thefathippy
    @thefathippy ปีที่แล้ว

    My favourite bits were your reflexive seat belt checks. "Is this on? Is this on? OMG we're doomed! "

  • @BingusWingus
    @BingusWingus ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Just when you think you’ve seen it all 😂 what a sick machine!

  • @roadspectre7655
    @roadspectre7655 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Insanely fun little van to drive. Very creative. Scary but fun and it sounded fantastic, surely will turn heads and wondering what was that as they'll be expecting a superbike but instead a blue little van came flying past. Well done. Love it.

    • @Nobody-dc8dp
      @Nobody-dc8dp ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You never drove it

    • @GrueneVanilleWaffel
      @GrueneVanilleWaffel ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Nobody-dc8dp people are full of shit hypocrats
      just warning u :)

    • @danielaniq
      @danielaniq ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Nobody-dc8dp no shit sherlock

    • @roadspectre7655
      @roadspectre7655 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Nobody-dc8dp yes i never driven it but still it looked fun. Easily seen on the face of the owner and the youtuber. Have driven one with original engine but still fun.

    • @JustSendMeLocation
      @JustSendMeLocation 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@roadspectre7655but you never drove this one.

  • @theLongPigChef
    @theLongPigChef ปีที่แล้ว

    That thing is rad. I need one now!

  • @lang11239
    @lang11239 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant machine...so much fun!

  • @howardlake6178
    @howardlake6178 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    That’d wake you up in the morning 😂I’ve got a Seicento Sporting for work, and it is very tempting to do something similar. 53.6bhp standard, is……nearly quick enough. Apparently the ridiculously strong engine can take 300bhp 😳 Great video! 😀

  • @ChrisFEJackson
    @ChrisFEJackson ปีที่แล้ว +10

    How did I miss this one? Calvin, you crack me up, for such a nervous passenger you still got in it at least and loved the way you had the window down slightly to enable you to hang on. You had a look of 'terror of the unknown' on your face. Top bloke for giving your time. This is what motoring is all about, the unusual and the diverse interests of people and what they do in terms of motoring. Big thanks.

  • @shoaibafridi2519
    @shoaibafridi2519 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent friends very good change and very good result this suzuki van

  • @martinstone3656
    @martinstone3656 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can only imagine the grin factor driving this great little van

  • @darkbassi5911
    @darkbassi5911 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    They called them the Marutti van in India, remember my cousin had one in Panjab in 1996, I was 14 years old, first trip as a teenager to India, had some great memories of visiting family in that van and they always put a smile on my face.

    • @RED_58
      @RED_58 ปีที่แล้ว

      This van is also called the kidnapping van in india because many indian movies back in the day used this van for kidnapping scenes 😂

    • @darkbassi5911
      @darkbassi5911 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@RED_58 haha I don't remember is doing any kidnapping. The "doctor" video by Sidhu Moose Wala also has the same van 🙏🏾

    • @josejojoseph412
      @josejojoseph412 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@RED_58 malayali aaano

  • @Bikerbuoy
    @Bikerbuoy ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Suzuki GB sold a van (and flat-back truck) since 1979 called the Suzuki ST80. In Japan it was previously sold as the Suzuki Carry. It had a mid-engine laying on its side beneath a removable cover in the load area.
    Sales were good but by the mid 80s, the Uk's Japanese import quota was restricting its sales. Suzuki did a deal with the old Bedford company (by then renamed IBC - for Isuzu Bedford Commercial) to build Suzuki’s latest version in their British factory in Luton. The idea was that both Bedford and Suzuki would sell unlimited numbers of the new commercials in the UK. The Bedford was sold as the Rascal and the Suzuki as the Supercarry.
    They were both launched around 1987 and apart from badges and paint colours, were identical. Suzuki sold two colours that I called 'Ministry of Defence Beige' and 'Filing Cabinet Green'. All the popular colours like White, Red and Blue (plus others) were sold as Rascals.
    Their identical engines were Japanese-built 800cc capacity naturally aspirated 4 cylinder 4 strokes. They produced 37 bhp at 5,500 rpm.
    They were vans, after all.
    Suzuki GB advertised them as having 'Back doors for side streets: side doors for back streets'.
    Such was their unladen weight distribution that emergency braking caused 'stoppies'. A full forward roll was only stopped when the front bumper hit the road with the van at about 45 degrees.
    Great fun to drive.

    • @Scousewil
      @Scousewil ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Wasn't it 970cc??

    • @denishenriques9977
      @denishenriques9977 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Scousewil the Suzuki Super Carry, at least in France, was powered by a 1000cc, by mid 90's, and then the last version (bigger and different, also) was a 1300cc.

    • @Scousewil
      @Scousewil ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@denishenriques9977 Yep I had a Rascal pickup and two Bambi Rascal Motorhomes (a wooden cabin on a pickup) and they were all 1 litre Suzuki engines. In fact, I dropped and rebuilt one of them - that was fun jacking the vehicle on one side so it lurched over enough to slide the engine from underneath on a sheet of plywood! The SuperCarry with the 1.3l engine was completely different and you couldn't put the 1.3 in place of a 1.0, hence why some people resorted to large motorbike engines. We travelled 3000 miles around France in our 1 litre motorhome - not a campervan - a Bambi motorhome with considerable weight when central France was hotter than Tehran. She ran too hot for my liking and sitting on top of the engine was like being in a sauna but she never skipped a beat! Great times!

    • @reesmetalguitarshow7177
      @reesmetalguitarshow7177 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They were sold here as Suzuki Omni in India. You can still see plenty of them in the streets even today and it's one of the most popular vans in India.

    • @nathanroberts4935
      @nathanroberts4935 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wonders of google

  • @NeptuneLabs_SA
    @NeptuneLabs_SA ปีที่แล้ว

    Tonnes of fun. Not many cars get you smiling like that.

  • @kiwibiker9754
    @kiwibiker9754 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That is ,by a long shot,the most brilliant and yet hilarious piece of automotory I have ever seen !👌👍

  • @lukeowen879
    @lukeowen879 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I know this van is absolutely awesome but I Would still love to see this van run a boosted setup.

  • @user-qc2sb8bp1t
    @user-qc2sb8bp1t 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    uncle smiles do goood. Such a happy man.

  • @peterb3473
    @peterb3473 ปีที่แล้ว

    Crazy pommys, just love it.👍

  • @amiradrummer
    @amiradrummer ปีที่แล้ว +10

    that great! 🤩🤩🤩

  • @abhijithabhi1977
    @abhijithabhi1977 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Anyone from Kerala😍??

  • @Alan_George
    @Alan_George ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I also had this cool idea and I was damn sure someone will come up with it.Dude it's wholesome 😁💥

  • @mrc4912
    @mrc4912 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Nope, it's the Little Blue Buzzbox coming down the road at you! What a fun looking little automotive bundle of joy! This would be great in the inner city for making deliveries since it's small enough to navigate and park on, crowded streets. This might be a market for builders to capitalize on...

  • @matterhorn1975
    @matterhorn1975 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Less is more sometimes Calvin, you don't need 700bhp to put a smile on your face

  • @philipgreensmith1694
    @philipgreensmith1694 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    When I passed my test in 95 at 17, my dad had a rascal and he'd let me use it at night..... the fun we had in that little van was off the chart 👌🤌😁

  • @NonThing.
    @NonThing. ปีที่แล้ว +1

    damn.... it really look like public transportation in my country except the engine of course 😂, it called "angkot", so basically it is a suzuki carry minibus (most of the public transportation car) that had same color as this car. incredible build sir, well done 👏

  • @fancyverticalhub2760
    @fancyverticalhub2760 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can hear it, see it, watch it go. But my mind couldn't comprehend it.

  • @michaelparker2449
    @michaelparker2449 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That engine has 97bhp unless it's highly tuned, and has about the same torque as the original engine, but it sounds fast which I guess is a good thing for holding onto your license.

    • @peterherrington3300
      @peterherrington3300 ปีที่แล้ว

      They are talking about crank power figures (optimistically) & you're quoting wheel.
      Stock is 30 odd so considerable improvement

  • @jimbo4375
    @jimbo4375 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Decent power to weight ratio, handling must be lively 😲

  • @noosebrother
    @noosebrother ปีที่แล้ว

    my first car was a van like this.. stock version.. not with the crotchrocket engine.. i would buy one again if i could. it's fun to drive.

  • @JCSAXON
    @JCSAXON ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing. Must truly turn some heads when fueling up through the passenger door

  • @simplymentalOG
    @simplymentalOG ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Epic van, may it live for many years to come! 😎
    So funny seeing how uncomfortable being sat there was making you feel, brought back memories, cheers 🤭.
    I had the exact same expression and was reaching for a handle when a passenger in one many moons ago, and I'm a bad passenger too 😉
    My friends van was standard and I felt it would tip in any direction at any second, especailly in high winds, and the non existent space inside made me feel totally unprotected, if not in more danger than would if on a motorbike lol.
    Its like being an elephant trapped inside a bake bean tin!
    A white knuckle roller coaster for sure, I can see why its so fun hahaha.

    • @GratefulEd907
      @GratefulEd907 ปีที่แล้ว

      Looks sketchy at high speeds. I love it

    • @Mephiszto966
      @Mephiszto966 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      "...an elephant trapped trapped inside a bake bean tin..." 😂 You've made my day, 😂! 🍻🍻🍻

    • @Mephiszto966
      @Mephiszto966 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      "...an elephant trapped inside a bake bean tin..." 😂 You've made my day, 😂! 🍻🍻🍻

  • @mathewnicholls5881
    @mathewnicholls5881 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    The look of disappointment on Calvin’s face at the 20-70mph time, Priceless 😂

    • @ManiacInTheShed
      @ManiacInTheShed ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My Berlingo van can do that

    • @benbirch2393
      @benbirch2393 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Any bike engined car needs to be sub 500kg or it'll be slow af

    • @ex35240sx
      @ex35240sx ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@benbirch2393 especially with 2 or more people

    • @dillee9988
      @dillee9988 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      It might be 70miles/h but it feels like 170 in that van. Which adds to the excitement. It's like a gocart.

    • @jalanihidup6119
      @jalanihidup6119 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      this is totally not bad at all. the stock engine of the Van is 38HP, now it becomes 130HP. that was a huge jump. maybe this Van is not fast, but it's super fun to drive

  • @theeandrogynousone
    @theeandrogynousone ปีที่แล้ว

    That's the coolest ride I've ever seen 💯

  • @tuneshi1536
    @tuneshi1536 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely brilliant!

  • @RakeshPawarVlogs
    @RakeshPawarVlogs ปีที่แล้ว +5

    08:54 that sound, wow, amazing 🤩

  • @1inabillion
    @1inabillion ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Here in india , it's called the Omini (maruti)
    it was actually used in many 80's movie known as (kidnap van)🤣🤣🤣

  • @aceofspades5786
    @aceofspades5786 ปีที่แล้ว

    stunning build, smiles all the way

  • @willisheung1083
    @willisheung1083 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always love a 4cylinder high revving bike engine in Kei cars !👍👍

  • @GadgetmanChris_
    @GadgetmanChris_ ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Proper Cool little Van, Hope Will @ Vrs sees this & wants too Turbo it, be Sicc 👍

  • @MrDGR1
    @MrDGR1 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Are you coming to petrol headonism on Saturday?
    BTW I saw this car at caffeine and machine last year.

    • @CalvinsCarDiary
      @CalvinsCarDiary  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I’ll be there on Sunday mate 👍

    • @MrDGR1
      @MrDGR1 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CalvinsCarDiary oh right. I might have to grab a Sunday ticket too!

  • @MILHARDN1985
    @MILHARDN1985 ปีที่แล้ว

    So awesome!! Man, at my place (Indonesia). This Suzuki use is quite popular and being us as public transport a.k.a angkot. I can imagine having these and use the "angkot" livery 🤣🤣🤣

  • @jasongentle6446
    @jasongentle6446 ปีที่แล้ว

    Had one them in 90sgood little work van

  • @Andrew-qj8kl
    @Andrew-qj8kl ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Очень красиво сделано! ❤

  • @manchester01613
    @manchester01613 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Fcukin sick 🤣🥂👍🏼

    • @VSTV1993
      @VSTV1993 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was just about to comment them exact words 😂 glorious 👌

  • @Thokoloshi1
    @Thokoloshi1 ปีที่แล้ว

    My Friend had a Mini Marcos with an old Honda 750cc engine in. Back in the 80s so same look of confusion when others heard the bike but couldnt see it.😀

  • @Saxtoo
    @Saxtoo ปีที่แล้ว

    We used to call these Sooty vans, back in the day. And seeing the puppets inside made me 👏🤣