Suzuki RV125 (Van Van 125)
1972—1981, 2003—

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1974 Suzuki year code: J

The Suzuki RV125 could be described as all terrain vehicle with huge tyres and dual-range 2 x 4 speed transmission. The RV models were called "VanVan" in Japan, a word expressing sound like "Bang". It also means like "More and more" or "Keep going on!" in Japanese. RV90 (VanVan 90 in Japan) was marketed in the USA with a catch phrase "Run more and more! She brings you wherever you want" in 1971. (Thanks, Takeshi Osada!)

1972 Suzuki RV 125 Tracker Overall Length: 1 960 mm (77.2 in) Overall Width: 770 mm (30.3 in) Overall Height: 1 005 mm (39.6 in) Wheelbase: 1 305 mm (51.4 in) Ground Clearance: 196 mm (7.7 in) Dry Weight: 105 kg (231 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled aluminum 123 cc 1-cylinder, 2-stroke. 10 hp @ 6 000 rpm, 1.4 kg-m (8.8 ft-lbs) @ 5 500 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

1973 Suzuki year code: K

1973 Suzuki RV 125 Tracker Overall Length: 1 960 mm (77.2 in) Overall Width: 770 mm (30.3 in) Overall Height: 1 005 mm (39.6 in) Wheelbase: 1 305 mm (51.4 in) Ground Clearance: 196 mm (7.7 in) Dry Weight: 110 kg (244 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled aluminum 123 cc 1-cylinder, 2-stroke. 10 hp @ 6 000 rpm, 1.4 kg-m (8.8 ft-lbs) @ 5 500 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

1975 Suzuki year code: M

1975 Suzuki RV 125 Tracker Overall Length: 1 960 mm (77.2 in) Overall Width: 770 mm (30.3 in) Overall Height: 1 005 mm (39.6 in) Wheelbase: 1 305 mm (51.4 in) Ground Clearance: 196 mm (7.7 in) Dry Weight: 110 kg (244 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled aluminum 123 cc 1-cylinder, 2-stroke. 10 hp @ 6 000 rpm, 1.4 kg-m (8.8 ft-lbs) @ 5 500 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

1978 Suzuki year code: C

1978 Suzuki RV 125 Overall Length: 1 960 mm (77.2 in) Overall Width: 770 mm (30.3 in) Overall Height: 1 005 mm (39.6 in) Wheelbase: 1 305 mm (51.4 in) Ground Clearance: 196 mm (7.7 in) Dry Weight: 110 kg (244 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 123 cc 1-cylinder 2-stroke, piston valve. 9.8 hp (7.3 kW) @ 6 000 rpm, 1.8 Nm (1.2 kg-m) @ 5 500 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

2003 Suzuki year code: K3

Suzuki re-introduced the 125 Van Van (RV125) in 2003. Hydraulic single disc brake at the front.

2003 Suzuki RV 125 Van Van Overall Length: 2 140 mm (84.3 in) Overall Width: 860 mm (33.9 in) Overall Height: 1 120 mm (44.1 in) Seat Height: 770 mm (30.3 in) Ground Clearance: 215 mm (8.5 in) Wheelbase: 1 385 mm (54.5 in) Dry Weight: 117 kg (257 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 124,5 cc 1-cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves. 12 hp (8.83 kW) @ 9 500 rpm, 10 Nm (1.8 kg-m) @ 8 600 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

2003 Suzuki RV 125 Van Van Overall Length: 2 140 mm (84.3 in) Overall Width: 860 mm (33.9 in) Overall Height: 1 120 mm (44.1 in) Seat Height: 770 mm (30.3 in) Ground Clearance: 215 mm (8.5 in) Wheelbase: 1 385 mm (54.5 in) Dry Weight: 117 kg (257 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 124,5 cc 1-cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves. 12 hp (8.83 kW) @ 9 500 rpm, 10 Nm (1.8 kg-m) @ 8 600 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

2004 Suzuki year code: K4

No changes for the 2004. Colors: Orange, Silver, Blue.

2004 Suzuki RV 125 Van Van Overall Length: 2 140 mm (84.3 in) Overall Width: 860 mm (33.9 in) Overall Height: 1 120 mm (44.1 in) Seat Height: 770 mm (30.3 in) Ground Clearance: 215 mm (8.5 in) Wheelbase: 1 385 mm (54.5 in) Dry Weight: 117 kg (257 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 124,5 cc 1-cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves. 12 hp (8.83 kW) @ 9 500 rpm, 10 Nm (1.0 kg-m) @ 7 700 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

2012 Suzuki year code: L2

2012 RV125 colors: Glass Splash White (YBD), Pearl Mira Red (YVZ), Solid Black (019)

2012 Suzuki RV 125 Van Van Overall Length: 2 140 mm (84.3 in) Overall Width: 860 mm (33.9 in) Overall Height: 1 120 mm (44.1 in) Seat Height: 770 mm (30.3 in) Ground Clearance: 215 mm (8.5 in) Wheelbase: 1 385 mm (54.5 in) Curb Weight: 128 kg (282 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 124,5 cc 1-cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves. 12 hp (8.83 kW) @ 9 500 rpm, 10 Nm (1.0 kg-m) @ 7 700 rpm Here's even larger picture.

2012 Suzuki RV 125 Van Van Overall Length: 2 140 mm (84.3 in) Overall Width: 860 mm (33.9 in) Overall Height: 1 120 mm (44.1 in) Seat Height: 770 mm (30.3 in) Ground Clearance: 215 mm (8.5 in) Wheelbase: 1 385 mm (54.5 in) Curb Weight: 128 kg (282 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 124,5 cc 1-cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves. 12 hp (8.83 kW) @ 9 500 rpm, 10 Nm (1.0 kg-m) @ 7 700 rpm Here's even larger picture.

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