Suzuki van van review. A future classic? 

I've been biking since the 1960s and have had the lot; I started with a BSA Starfire and have had all the Japanese makes and various modern Triumphs. I had a Suzuki 125 with balloon tyres in Northern Nigeria which is mainly desert and it was fun off-roading. That was 1977. Now I'm 83 and have just acquired a VanVan and am loving the slower pace and the fact that I can move the bike around without using the engine.

I don't think that I would sell it. When I was on holiday I really missed my VanVan. I also have a V Strom 1050xt, but the VanVan is such a joy and charming little bike that if I have to sell one bike, I'll keep the VanVan

Another great review. Thanks Gilly.

Just like nice and eseay

Great fun bike, i own one. With a few simple mods its a very capable light / medium greenlaner. I've Greenlaned with a group of Himalayans and the van van is same ground clearance. It performs really well. The top speed isnt high but an excellent choice for a first bike. I wouldn't take a showroom condition bike on lanes though.

Nice one 👍

Keepers. I bought a mint Van Van for £1200, commuted on it for 3 years and sold it for £1500 3 years ago. I'd likely have to pay £2k to buy it back today.

I’ve always loved the Vanvan really cool looking 125’s

I've had mine for 5yrs and will be getting my big bike this year, only now have I found how attached I have become to it. Looks like I'll be owning two bikes as I can't imagine selling it, lovely little bikes.

I bought a 2017 200 version when I had an injured knee, it was great fun, never took it off road though. I only used it for a couple of months in 2019 and even though not used it since I could not bring myself to get rid of it ! but I am thinkig of selling it now, so I will get around to advertising it soon.

I had a van van for 4 years, and I'm going to buy another one tomorow. Cracking bikes my old one would hit 70mph in the end those Suzuki engines are great when they're run in properly

I'm 6ft 2, currently ride an enfield hunter 350. Year round !! Looking to downsize a little as I just dont need a big bulky bike anymore. I love the retro looks of the van van. Im torn between this and the new honda monkey !!! What do you think I should go for ??

Looks like a lovely machine, I know they made a 200cc version but I'm not sure it was ever sold in the UK. I think I'd be more interested in the 200.

My best friend has one in the uk..she goes everywhere with it ( London Scotland and back) twice already…beautiful bike

I wasn't sure about the styling when I was looking at getting a first 125 . I did come across it but just didn't grab my attention. I did end up with a Blueroc Legend, I wanted that old bike look, the likes offered by the big Japanese brands weren't offering and the Yamaha xsr125 was way out of my price range. Yes I totally get they will hold more value, but these 125's, I find them painfully slow out on the roads, they should change the restrictions for us older (more mature) learners to a 250 or 350, as I just don't enjoy having cars driving up my @rse the whole time struggling to maintain 50mph 😢 it's intimidating and puts you in a vulnerable position. Maybe it's a mindset thing, I'm used to being a cyclist and staying on the left, and I should just hold my line, but everyone wants a nice drive out in the country and not get stuck behind a learner on a bike revving to the sound of a p155ed off wasp😅 (are wasps anything other than p155ed off?)

i had my first van van for about 4 years, broke it and a month later i had another one. Still got it now.

I own a 125 it’s got the round “Mickey mouse” mirrors. Wonder if those square ones are actually aftermarket. Great insight and review on what is a lovely little ride

The back brake is old school ABS

I think they have been making this bike for 20 years already. I had one for commuting to work, to be honest it did not fill me with confidence, I did not like the handling but I know there was a cult following for them. They also make a 200 version.

How deep it can get into the water without any problems ?

Im just thinking for city cruising this bike. Im just worried, that Im 195cm long and thinking, aint I too tall for this bike :P

Great bike, but I'd rather have the 200cc version.

4stroke?