2017 Suzuki VanVan 200
Remember Suzuki RV125 VanVan, which was
an old generation sporty looking motorcycle from 1972 to 1982. In 2003, the
motorcycle was relaunched with a new engine. But none of this was launched in
US market. Now the all new Suzuki VanVan 200 is set to be launched in US with a
199 cc engine, much larger than the previous ones.
The all new Suzuki VanVan 200 was first
showcased at the 2015 EICMA. The retro looking motorcycle garnered much
appreciation and appraisal. It sports the same old sports bike appearance,
which brings back the retro charm. The design cue has been taken from the old
125 cc model. The engine is positioned at the centre of the diamond pattern
steel frame.
The round shaped headlamp, a single
round dial at the instrument panel, high raised handle bars, sleek fuel tank,
retro style seats and side turning indicators at both the front and rear are
the features to win your hearts, if you love the old school look.
The exhaust is positioned in a high
slung manner and it gets a bullet like shape. Incidentally the sleek fuel tank
gave the old 125 cc model vehement popularity. It seems the Japanese two
wheeler maker couldn’t ignore that.
The power source for the Suzuki VanVan
200 is a 199 cc air cooled four stroke OHC engine, which is mated to a 5 speed
transmission. Suzuki claims the engine and transmission is dedicated to deliver
brisk acceleration and smooth cruising.
Incidentally, this same engine is
available in the Suzuki DR200S as well. Suzuki VanVan 200 is the fourth
motorcycle from the company in US with sub 250 cc engines. The other models are
the TU250X, GW250 and DR200S. The motorcycle has been designed to impress a
wide range of riders, from beginners to professional riders. It will be
available in two different colour options, which are Metallic Triton Blue and
Metallic Matte Fibroin Gray. Price tag for the motorcycle is US$ 4,599.
