A New VanVan Review

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Yes yes you cannot see what I look like while riding this machine.... Or can you? See this video regarding tight turning where you can see the third person view.
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Detailed Specs for the 2019 Suzuki Van Van 200
Base MSRP New $4649.00
Engine
199cc, 4-stroke, air-cooled, single cylinder, OHC
16 Burro Powers and 11.1LB-Ft Tq
Bore x Stroke
66.0 mm x 58.2 mm (2.59 in. x 2.29 in.)
Compression Ratio
9.4:1
Fuel System
Fuel injection, 26mm throttle body
Starter
Electric starter
Lubrication
Wet sump
DRIVE TRAIN
Clutch
Wet multi-plate, manual actuation
Transmission
5-speed constant mesh
Final Drive
Chain, DID 520DMA4, 110 links
CHASSIS
Suspension Front
Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Suspension Rear
Link type, single coil spring, oil damped
Brakes Front
Disc brake, single rotor
Brakes Rear
Drum brake
Tires Front
130/80-18 M/C 66P, tube type
Tires Rear
180/80-14 M/C 78P, tube type
Fuel Tank Capacity
6.5 L (1.7 US gal.)
Color
Solid Iron Gray or Metallic Fox Orange
ELECTRICAL
Ignition
Electronic ignition (transistorized)
Ignition
NGK DR8EA or DENSO X24ESR-U
Headlight
12V 60/55W
Taillight
12V 21/5W
DIMENSIONS AND CURB WEIGHT
Overall Length
2140 mm (84.3 in.)
Overall Width
865 mm (34.1 in.)
Overall Width
1125 mm (44.3 in.)
Wheelbase
1375 mm (54.1 in.)
Ground Clearance
220 mm (8.7 in.)
Seat Height
770 mm (30.3 in.)
Curb Weight
128 kg (282 lb.)

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@iberian21 2 года назад

I rode mine from Minnesota to South Florida. It did the trip with no problems. Love it!

@haluks5322 3 года назад

These perfect bikes are underrated because people all over the world have an obsession with sports bikes or BMW GS’s.

@ReversedTech 3 года назад

I agree and disagree... There great bikes, until you get on one, and then it feels like crap, it has the most unusual riding pos, and makes handling feel weird (I can say this as I have ridden them before)

@MagicRoosterBluesBand 3 года назад

@@ReversedTech Depends on the riding style. On secondary roads and dirt roads I'll take the VanVan any time. But compared to a sport bike or GS it feels like riding a tractor.

@ReversedTech 3 года назад

@@MagicRoosterBluesBand Ik it does lol, I ridden my mates vanvan on their farm before... Not a big fan of the riding style, but they can move well on dirt

@private6549 3 года назад

I love it cause it looks so dang retro but is small and super affordable.

@ReversedTech 3 года назад

@@christga100 and the country road is also where I crashed it lmao ( on the 3/6/21 I hit a truck at 40mph and snapped my shin in half [Open tibia and fibula fracture, bone came through skin] Won't be walking for a while lol, not at least till the 9/7/21 I reckon) but, the vanvan took almost no damage and can easily be fixed and took back out again :P My mate likes to refer to it as a tank

@carpathiandevil 2 года назад

I've owned a tw200 for a little over a year and just finished my msf course last weekend. They had a myriad of bikes to train on and I chose the Van Van. They had a tw200 there too but I wanted to try out the Van Van. What a surprise! I absolutely loved the Van Van. Very flickable, super easy to ride. It did feel a bit more refined than my tw200. Clutch is better, gearing better for road riding, more precise shifting, more comfortable. The proper move would be to use the tw200 for camping and off road excursions and the Van Van to zip around town and backroads. I loved the Van Van!

@jasperdomacena6491 2 года назад

I've tried to ride one of these in the Deep Woods and Muddin with a much larger sprocket in the back and fat low pressure knobby tires, it's a mountain goat!

@jeffpeterson6507 2 года назад

I had a TW200 and it was good on trails, but I felt every bump or pothole jar my spine. I purchased a Van Van and it is a lot more comfortable. The 2 inch longer length on the Van Van also makes for better handling. People who skipped getting one of these don't know what they missed. Id rather ride it than the CRF250L I have.

@louconova7457 3 года назад

Love this dudes enthusiasm, I don't know if it's the bike or he's just getting off on life! Happy rides ahead!

@swc3145 2 года назад

Had to share this bizarre but cool twist: I watched this video a couple months back when considering buying a vanvan for my 17 year old son and I to use (we just got licensed). It helped confirm it'd be a good fit as a first bike. I like the grey/brown seat look and bought one when it became available (they aren't easy to find these days!) from Indian Motorcycle of Oklahoma. It's being shipped to us here in Virginia. Angela at Indian Motorcycle told me after I bought it, that I could see a video of it in action on youtube. "There's this guy who does reviews and goes by Rabid Hedgehog and it's his bike." I said, "Hey, I watched that video!" Small world. Anyway, thanks for the great review and we'll take good care of it!

@RabidHedgehog 2 года назад

We called it the Burro as it climbed anywhere it was pointed. We were hoping that my wife would be able to get back into riding after some health issues, but after some rides she had some balance issues that came up and she was unable to navigate turns without feeling uncomfortable and would come to a near halt and walk through. So in the year we had it Oklahoma Honda Suzuki did the first service, and Indian of OKC bought it from us. It really is a fun machine, but I work about 30 miles from the house and it would take about an hour without the interstate to get here (did it to get it to Indian of OKC cause I work around the corner from them and it was 57 minutes). So it's not fast by any means, but it did well crawling around the back roads and some lake trails and such when I road it and handled my weight well. I hope you folks enjoy as much as we did.

@swc3145 2 года назад

@@RabidHedgehog Sorry to hear about the health stuff. Appreciate the additional info. We're in a small town surrounded by vineyards/breweries and the Blue Ridge Mtns so will just be cruising and some super light off-road stuff. Also live on the Outer Banks in the summer so will use it to cruise between the coastal villages. No interstates for me :) Maybe the next bike. Thanks

@trippontwowheels 3 года назад

Nice. Always wondered about the Van Van.

@Icanreadgood1 2 года назад

I'd love to get one of these.

@danielpreciado3112 3 года назад

Got a used 2017 for $3,400, 1,600 miles on it. It was basically new. I couldn't ask for a better 1st bike

@sideskraft 2 года назад

It's absolutely the perfect first bike -- congrats and consider yourself fortunate to have such a great starter machine!

@Mike-sBike 2 года назад

I had 40 before this one, one of the best bikes

@highwayman1218 2 года назад

I have everything from a couple HDs, ADV, Busa and KTM currently in the garage. Im grabbing a super clean 19 tomorrow with 250 miles and super happy to just putt a day away on it. 👍

@alphacapo 3 года назад

In America people need a bike that can do interstate if needed. This is great if u live in a big city. But A van van 350 would be perfect.

@alphacapo 3 года назад

Also a skilled thief can pick this up and throw it in a van all by himself in less than a minute... (lol a van van van) I'd be worried about it getting easily stolen....same with grom and the other little guys

@cristiandragomiroiu4842 3 года назад

@@alphacapo you lock it

@alphacapo 3 года назад

@@cristiandragomiroiu4842 I lock it....they just pick it up one strong guy or two regular Joes

@cristiandragomiroiu4842 3 года назад

@@alphacapo I was refering to locking it to a light post or a fence with a chain. Good antitheft chains are difficult to break

@alphacapo 3 года назад

@@cristiandragomiroiu4842 well your going to get tickets. Your not chaining your bike to my fence. (Not a big deal but that's how people are.) Bottom line is if someone wants your bike. They will take it in a matter of a minute chain or not

@williamlookinggoodoldguy1964 Год назад

co worker has a grey van van 200 2017 he wants 3500. said that it cost hom 5600.00 I liked your view of this bike. I'm considering buying it

@chompachangas 3 года назад

I'm sold. This thing looks amazing.

@Eelgnotsa 9 месяцев назад

I have been riding for 30 years I have had almost 18 motorcycles. I currently have a R1, a 1200 super Tenere’, a mint condition 1987 GSXr 750,a Honda super cub I have been riding for three years around town and I just got this van van two weeks ago ,blue 17,with 90 miles on it. To replace the super cub in Manhattan to take the bumps off my back the super cup have a very unforgiving suspension however, I like it it’s simple, workable, comfortable easy to ride and have a character of its own with its styling cues, including the cool oil cooler on the side, the fat tires very unique and of course the big comfortable seat That rides up on the tank, guys always think a big powerful motorcycle is it what motorcycling is about but sometime you need to get a small commuter bike to appreciate motorcycle and practical riding, commute etc and slow it down a bit leave the car home and everything else and go back to basics..great spot on review

@Orcasauruss 3 года назад

my dad has a VanVan RV125 and after i get my motorcycle license i'll be able to drive it daily while he's gonna buy a triumph scrambler. THE VANVAN IS SO SICK

@Dave-sw2dm 3 года назад

I've had my Van Van for 18 months now. It is a fun bike that I take camping to use to explore the forests. The only negative is not being able to hold 65 mph when you are forced to go on a major road to cross a big river or to get to an off-road area.

@MagicRoosterBluesBand 3 года назад

Put a 42T rear sprocket and a small windscreen and you can get a higher cruising speed.

@Dave-sw2dm 3 года назад

Magic Rooster , trade offs. I need the pulling power for woods trails. I guess if I were really concerned the first thing I would need to do is drop down to a 30 inch waist.

@MagicRoosterBluesBand 3 года назад

@@Dave-sw2dm I do some trails with mine, but mostly commuting and some travelling. It's a very versatile little bike.

@tommac8556 3 года назад

yeah agreed, Great tool, but on motorways it is hairy, I won't do that again. Get the train

@MagicRoosterBluesBand 3 года назад

@@tommac8556 yes, agreed. Even though I can do freeways for a while with my Vanvan mods, I don't enjoy it. It's just not meant for it.

@Xener09 3 года назад

I've got a 75 RV90 that I built into an offroad bike, after loving that thing I'm really considering finding one of these

@ericvaneck4296 3 года назад

I live in OKC too and have been looking for one, wish there were more on the market.

@damelzat5309 3 года назад

I spent all day on my Vanvan yesterday...a 125. It’s so fun. I hung onto it despite having a lovely 900.

@ReversedTech 3 года назад

How can you love it so much lol, I have ridden em too, their seating pos feels so off-putting to me lol

@cardiffchris 2 года назад

Just paid 2999 for a used 2018 Van Van with 2400 miles, on at a dealership in SoCal. Im feelin lucky.

@highwayman1218 2 года назад

Nice! The market is jacked right now. I probably paid too much from a So Cal dealer at $4k for a super clean, original owner, 19 with 250 miles. But, I really dig the VV and knew this may be my only chance to get one like this. Looking forward to putt away a day on it in the local mountains.

@jonnysimpson093 3 года назад

I’ve been riding this to take my test and it’s pretty cool

@deezelfairy 3 года назад

Actually the vanvan started as 200cc carburettor bike initially sold in just Japan. The 125cc version was developed for the European market as most European countries allow you to ride up toa 125cc motorcycle without a full bike license so the 125cc become the most sold due to those markets being larger globally.

@user-sw2lv3zp6o Год назад

Correct.

@fabieneldridge3414 Год назад

Very nice little bike.

@Psycrow11 3 года назад

I have a 2019 in orange. Bought it for the kids to learn to ride on (16 and 14 year olds) but Im riding it more than them. I love it and can see me keeping it for my elder years. Only mod Id like to make is swapping that ugly exhaust..i dont really want anything louder just smaller amd lighter.

@Devdev-zh7ic 3 года назад

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! 🙂

@jagadeeshbabuk7914 3 года назад

I have seen your comment every where..so nice of you about this bike.. where are you from bro? I'm from india

@Devdev-zh7ic 3 года назад

@@jagadeeshbabuk7914 Yeah, I hope it's not seen as spamming. I did put it on a bunch of videos about this bike, because I honestly did not think I could ride again after my back injury. I went many many years without riding, until I just kept getting a hunch (out of nothing, no recommendation or anything) that I should try this bike. I went to a local dealer (I'm in the US) and it was like fate. I sat on the bike and was not in pain. You have to understand how incredible that is. The majority of seats I sit in cause me discomfort. I mean seats in offices, buses, whatever, so for a motorcycle seat to be comfortable was beyond incredible. So, I posted about my experience because if anyone else is out there with tailbone pain and has had to give up riding a motorcycle, I wanted to let them know, it may still be possible. Find the right seat, and you may be able to ride again. While I was at the dealer, I sat on all other motorcycles there, dozens, and none were as comfortable as this bike. You ride?

@jagadeeshbabuk7914 3 года назад

@@Devdev-zh7ic ok bro I'm not ride this because these are not available in india sadly but I like this bike..r u indian because ur name resembles indian..

@Eelgnotsa 9 месяцев назад

I’ve got the same problem with lower herniated disc and this is just what I need to scoot around town leave the car behind in the traffic

@Dode108 2 года назад

nice looking ride

@skrillawarlock Год назад

Good little honest bike

@tony-ce7qp 3 года назад

nice video and review!

@RabidHedgehog 3 года назад

Thanks!

@tommac8556 3 года назад

heh heh, getting righteous and locked it up. Done the same myself heh. Sound video mate.

@igit_7296 2 года назад

It’s been about 20 years since I owned a bike, but there is one of these for sale and I’m thinking of buying one, just for the fun of it - to get around town and run errands. Thanks for this video, I found it very helpful.

@RabidHedgehog 2 года назад

If you can find on of these running around I really recommend it for real. It's still with us.

@igit_7296 2 года назад

@@RabidHedgehog Thank you so much for responding! I found one that’s like new for $3700 that’s being sold in a town 30 minutes from me - the only one I could find in my state. I think I’m going to just go for it… They are kind of hard to find and look fun to tool around in. I’m worried if I wait a few weeks thinking about it, it might be gone. Again, thanks for the advice. I’m just going to go for it…I watched your review 2 more times and spent the day just imagining having one.

@igit_7296 2 года назад

@@RabidHedgehog lol, watching it a 3rd time now. I really like the way you shot this as nautical sunset was happening. I’m a photographer; really nice light. You sound like you’re having so much fun, the guy I’m buying it from should give you a commission. I just reached out to the seller, and I hope it’s still available.

@igit_7296 2 года назад

I held out and found one. Picking it up tomorrow at noon. Thx again for the video!

@highwayman1218 2 года назад

I was in the market for a TW 200 as an occasional town and fire road putter to leave at a mountain home when I visit. Here in So Cal dealers want 7500 to order one and maybe see in June, Im not paying that for a T dub. Also not paying 4k for a 30 yr old T dub. Fortunate to be grabbing a super clean 2019, 250 miles, gray & brown VV tomorrow for a great deal. Like the TW, but really dig the VV OG looks, FI and limited availability. I know its not a TW offroad, but the VV will do me fine.

@frkmtz 3 года назад

Very nice, I have been looking around for small cc motorcycles for my son. He just turned 14 back in October, and soon he will be taking the MSF course at osu. So I definitely gotta find a below 300 cc for him soon.

@RabidHedgehog 3 года назад

These are a very tough machine to find around the country to be honest. I just did a run to CycleTrader and there are only 12 in a nationwide search of all conditions. There are probably a few more of them running around on other sites not listed there, but even then that number is going to be low. We got lucky. There were rumors it existed as a trade and I confirmed it just before they completed their Facebook post that it was on sale. But we had already sprung into motion and before that same hour was complete, it was ours. It would be a great machine for sure to start out with if you find one. The TW200 is out there in good quantities though and that would be a great place to start. There are also some new KLX models with 300 engines coming in and of course the Yamaha XT250 is a neat machine as well that fits into that category. Also Honda with the Rebel 300. I would avoid the CB300 to be honest, a bit stiff and uncomfy.

@bobwampler3387 3 года назад

Oregon State or Ohio State?

@papatorr3669 3 года назад

Your son may see the VanVan as an old man's bike. My son liked his TTR125 so much when he was 14 that he just recently bought another at 28 now. His old man has a TW200!

@TheLevihubler 2 года назад

I thought I was the only oklahoma vanvan owner lol it is an awesome bike

@thevibesss7831 2 года назад

I get the 125cc love it

@27Zangle 3 года назад

Oh no!!! Didn't know they canceled the VanVan. I am in the market right now and have not ridden in 21 years. I really want something small, easy to ride, reliable, and great gas mileage. I've been looking at everything in the 200-300 cc range with more interest in dual-sport models, but the VanVan actually was on my list because of the looks and it still has the ability to do a day on the trails - leisurely. I will not be able to find these new or used in my location and would have needed to order one more than likely. The used market is trash in my area and people want a lot of cash for their used junk. On my list so far: Honda CRF300L Yamaha XT250 Yamaha TW200 Kawasaki KLX300 VanVan 200 Of course three of those models (minus the two new 300's) can be used and interested in anything used that is within the 200-300 cc range. The issue is nothing has been listed except for an overpriced TW200. I didn't purchase anything because of covid last summer, seemed like no one was listing (just like now) or they are asking way beyond the true value of the bike. I will be honest, I keep coming back to the TW200 because the local Yamaha dealer does not have the price jacked while the local Honda dealer has 2020 CRF250L listed at 600 over MSRP and can only imagine what the new 300's will be listed as in the coming months.

@pujapete3665 Год назад

just got a 125 2008,love small bikes

@MagicRoosterBluesBand 3 года назад

I have the same colour Vanvan. Put 42T rear sprocket, small windshield on this bike can go 60mph all day. A rear rack makes it a great camping bike. Suzuki never advertised this bike welll IMO. I was told it's the same motor as the DR200.

@ReversedTech 3 года назад

It can of-road pretty well, I have ridden these before on a farm (my mate has one they use on their farm when walking their dogs)

@alfredschmidt3659 10 месяцев назад

Suzuki Engineering OUTSTANDING! I've torn into and maintained and owned a few different ones. Of course Honda is King; but Suzukis make sense all around.

@CraigSmith568 3 года назад

Did Suzuki stop making these after the 2019 model? The first time I stood one of these off of the kickstand I almost threw it on its right side it was so light. That seat is nothing short of a couch. Love it.

@RabidHedgehog 3 года назад

They sadly were stopped after 2019.

@Dave-sw2dm 3 года назад

@@RabidHedgehog, did they stop making it, or stop importing it?

@MagicRoosterBluesBand 3 года назад

@@Dave-sw2dm tough EU regulations forced it out of that market.

@Dave-sw2dm 3 года назад

Magic Rooster , I guess that will means my 2017 will hold value if I keep it in good shape.

@user-sw2lv3zp6o 2 года назад

They are still manufactured. Available where I live: Thailand. They don't give a damn about Euro emissions.

@tommac8556 3 года назад

My VanVan 125 is a fantastic bike within its range. Let's not start skipping over the alps or commuting on motorways . This thing is a great bike, nippy up to about 40mph (max heh) can get you round the bus, great visibility low cog so chuckable and comfy. Don't mean to be a dick but I couriered for a fair bit when LC 250s roamed theath and I would have snapped one of these up, perfect city bike, with a bit of trailly capabilities, I love it.

@allseeingotto2912 Год назад

I’ve had about 5 125s , I loved them but they are a bit gutless , got myself a Japanese import 200 now .

@captsam54 3 года назад

Been looking at them, If one was close by I would probably buy it to go on the back of my 1978 GMC RV...

@RabidHedgehog 3 года назад

They are freaking hard to find. This one I was given a heads up on about 30 minutes before it went on sale, but we had it within the hour of notice.

@captsam54 3 года назад

@@RabidHedgehog They are rare here,, Will keep an eye out...

@wesflack992 3 года назад

Future electric ⚡ version of Vanvan maybe in the cards.

@toxicmnloves9147 3 года назад

May vanvan ba sa Pinas ?

@wesleyquisenberry6844 3 года назад

Hey just realized you lived in okc metro area I live north metro I am about to get my first street bike for school and work. love your vids

@RabidHedgehog 3 года назад

Thanks! What are you thinking about getting?

@wesleyquisenberry6844 3 года назад

@@RabidHedgehog not really sure yeah I have been finding some really good deals on cb300r from 2019 still new. Just something for gas mileage and inexpensive insurance.

@TheClarkenstein 3 года назад

I really want this as a second bike. Believe it or not we have dirt roads out my way in NJ, a bike like this would be perfect to tool around in the Pine Barrens and dirt roads of western NJ.

@motorradmike 3 года назад

Rode many of the piney back dirt roads in the Garden State with my Honda S90 whIle stationed at McQuire AFB during the late ‘60’s. Great time in a great state.

@nobujak 3 года назад

VanVan 200 disappeared from Suzuki USA website this afternoon. It was listed under the Dual Sport category until this morning.

@RabidHedgehog 3 года назад

Well in my garage the legend will never die.

@ShikiKaze 3 года назад

The VanVan was known as the Do-it-All bike. One of the best budget beginner bike for dirt or road. Used you can find these things for $700-$2500 from reasonable private sellers and not those people who think their ride is made of gold. I found a handful for around $1,000 - $1,800 2009-2015s. Suzuki TU-250 was a sad departure and VanVan joining it. Over engineered, simply designed and rock solid reliability. Probably the reason why it wasn't good profit for them. Now we got to deal with weird retro naked sport bikes full of plastic, odd styling, and inflated prices.

@RabidHedgehog 3 года назад

I totally prefer the inflated tires of this bad boy over the plastic. hehe

@barebarekun161 Год назад

If I'm getting into Bikes this Van Van 200 will be very high on my list for my first bike, Suzuki still sell one where I live imported from Japan.

@jordanhumphrey8084 3 года назад

Nice review, We got everything but your horoscope

@GIGABACHI 3 года назад

🤣👍

@MRTPR 3 года назад

They do look like fun ! It is a pity they have stopped making them.

@papatorr3669 3 года назад

I'm thinking the pity is riders didn't buy them...

@user-sw2lv3zp6o Год назад

They do make them. Just not for Europe or the US. Available in Thailand and other countries in Asia. I am buying a new one soon.

@tombartram7384 Год назад

What a pity we didn't get the 200 version in the UK. Just the really, really slow 125.

@segaman43 3 года назад

Dam!! I got one!! 2018 model. They discontinued it? Seriously?

@RabidHedgehog 3 года назад

Sadly did, sadly did..... I am glad we found this one.

@Galensgab 2 года назад

My problem is seat height, short inseam and injury doesn't allow my right leg to swing on a tall seat height.

@RabidHedgehog 2 года назад

Sometimes if I have to approach a taller machine than I can even swing the leg over I use the stirrup method. Place left foot on the beg and stand on it and then lift the leg over. Sometime that suspension will sag just right and it's good from there.

@jamey48 3 года назад

Just got a 2018, it had 100 miles on it. But I have to say I think the seat sucks. Way too hard.

@waqaskhanofficial77 3 года назад

where are you from ?

@RabidHedgehog 3 года назад

Oklahoma

@lemo8986 3 года назад

except they're impossible to find.

@RabidHedgehog 3 года назад

Sadly they are

@bobwampler3387 3 года назад

How is it compared to the XT250? Which do you enjoy more?

@RabidHedgehog 3 года назад

The XT was for sure a more offroad capable machine and was able to get around more than this one. But for road use it cannot top this one and its comfy nature and shockingly better on road suspension. So for on road and commuting about this one seems to handle it better. But off road XT all the way.

@tommac8556 3 года назад

@@RabidHedgehog not comparable I reckon , X5 a bit more off road I would say, the XT5..droool. The X7 250 tuned by Joey Dunlops mechanic? Now we are talking, total weapon, just didn't seem to know what corner we were taking

@Cartier_specialist 3 года назад

Is the seat brown or is that an optical illusion?

@RabidHedgehog 3 года назад

It is very brown.

@bobbyb7127 2 года назад

I see one on my local fb marketplace a 2020 I think. How much do you think it's worth?

@RabidHedgehog 2 года назад

The last year was 2019 and they should be around $3950.00

@allseeingotto2912 Год назад

It’s weird how the 200 version has 5 gears while the 125 has 6 🤔

@CallmeDaBreeze1971 3 года назад

I almost bought the Van Van for my first bike. I got the TU250X instead.

@RabidHedgehog 3 года назад

I like them both very much. I still want a TU250X

@flyhouseoftruth470 Год назад

I never understood why the rear drum brake. Put a disc on those TWs and vanvan. They are better and there's less to them cheaper to make, also they are more easy to work on.

@onanysundrymule3144 11 месяцев назад

The advantage of drum brakes is that you don't have to wash the road salt out of the calipers every winter. I'm all for having the drum brake on that count alone.

@sizeable_paladin 3 года назад

How would this be as a commuting bike from duncan to lawton, ok I have to comets 78 miles daily

@RabidHedgehog 3 года назад

It would take a while. Although I have hit I-35 here in OKC area the top speed is 68 maybe maybe 70, but it cannot hold that. It's much more comfortable at 55. So I know the roads down there are more regular state highway at 65, but it will complain. It even has a fuel cut off if you push it too hard. Did it and it shut off at an indicated 71.

@sizeable_paladin 3 года назад

I see...thanks for the info that will help in my decisions.

@robertduncan7618 3 года назад

Where is Duncan ?

@tommac8556 3 года назад

Not advisable in my opinion. I have been riding for years and never been as scared as when I took my (125) onto a bypass, not even a motorway (UK). I was flat out about 50 mph. Cars were flying past me around a third to twice my speed. really dodgy. I kept flat out, flicking my brake lights as being rear ended was a real possibility

@thespeez 2 года назад

Haven't they stopped selling them here in the 'States?

@RabidHedgehog 2 года назад

Sadly yes

@tshadow6 2 года назад

What is compression braking?

@RabidHedgehog 2 года назад

Sometimes known as engine braking or roll off braking. It is the act of using the engine's own resistance without throttle input to slow the machine down.

@vermontjeff2535 2 года назад

It’s sad that Suzuki stopped making it but Suzuki has already been a low rate level company . I’m buying a Yamaha . Great video guy ..

@coyote102076 3 года назад

not sure exactly WHY..............but I have had a soft spot for the little VanVan since I first seen one in person 2 years ago. To me, in its class, there is only 2 bikes. The TW200, and the VanVan. And it is ever so clear how each is intended. In my humble opinion, it begins at the 50/50 mark. If someone is going to spend the majority of their time OFF Road, the TW is no doubt hands down a better choice. I have always been more of a 30% OFF road, 70% On Road rider when I had bikes that had off road capability. So for me the VanVan would seem like a better choice. However, there is a 3rd factor. Passenger. Not that there is much room at all on the TW for one, but there is virtually NO room for me and my little wife to fit on the VanVan. lol Don't get me wrong, I do not recommend a passenger on either. Just saying is all. Yet another lovely video dude! @ 12:33 .................. priceless!!!! hahahahaha!!!

@shipmate3577 2 года назад

I wanted to buy a new one... sadly Suzuki doesn't make these anymore : (

@RabidHedgehog 2 года назад

I know it's very sad

@robertveith2571 Год назад

Where do you find one ?????

@RabidHedgehog Год назад

With much luck and determination as they are rare to find now that they were discontinued. This one was a trade at our local dealer I happened to catch.

@ptrisonic 3 года назад

Mr. RH, This vid has been up for about 8 hours, can I tell you that playback quality is awful - I'm getting no more than "Auto 360p", no options available. Your stuff is usually much better it must be RU-vid... Best, Pete.

@RabidHedgehog 3 года назад

Yeah it would possibly be RU-vid. This video is uploaded and coded in 4K, so I would guess they are having some hiccups.

@porkfat5521 2 года назад

I would ike to see how a Large person fits on one, most reviews don't show that.

@RabidHedgehog 2 года назад

I mean I am a larger size and I did kind of make that happen. There was a video called "The Eyes and Mind." May have not of been a review, but it was actually one that I could be seen riding it. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-I18tZFbvxHY.html

@porkfat5521 2 года назад

@@RabidHedgehog Yes, you did do that thank you. The bike is bigger than I thought it was. I've only had big bikes but now for some reason smaller engines have my interest, I don't know why.

@johntheaccountant5594 2 года назад

Interesting motorbike but I would rather take a Honda CRF300L that is the same money in Thailand. One should even consider a Honda Rebel 300 that is also at the same price in Thailand. Both with 50% more engine and Honda reliability.

@tommac8556 3 года назад

i'm thinking of 'monkeying' mine. 2017 Black and silver. keeping the parts clearly. not just some Irish biker nutjob heh. any thoughts gents and ladies?

@jb856 3 года назад

Enjoy your videos but that has to be the most boring motorcycle riding area in the usa. I've been through there several times on those long flat straight roads with no real trees. Love this bike though!

@RabidHedgehog 3 года назад

Could find the lonely highway and make it marginally worse.

@davidburns7905 3 года назад

It seems like you like it better than the TU 250 X

@RabidHedgehog 3 года назад

I think there's equality between them. The TU250 is more for the urban clean roads where as this one can take a bit more of a beating. I would have both in my perfect garage.

@davidburns7905 3 года назад

Rabid Hedgehog thanks for the response! Big fan of your channel 👍🏽