Positioned in Suzuki's touring motorcycle lineup, the 2005 Suzuki RV 125 VanVan features a 125 cc (7.6 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 11.7 HP (8.5 kW) at 9,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 13.3 Nm (9.8 lb-ft) at 7,700 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 93.6 HP per liter and a 1,800 rpm working window between peak torque (7,700 rpm) and peak power (9,500 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the RV 125 VanVan measures 117 kg (258 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.1 HP/kg (10 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 770 mm (30.3 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,385 mm (54.5 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 7.5-liter (2 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 3 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 250 km (155 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 100 km/h (62 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2003 to 2005, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
93.6 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.1 HP/kg (10 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
7,700–9,500 rpm
Theoretical Range
~250 km (155 mi)
Engine
Displacement125.0 ccm (7.63 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power11.7 HP (8.5 kW)) @ 9500 RPM
Torque13.3 Nm (1.4 kgf-m or 9.8 ft.lbs) @ 7700 RPM
Compression9.2:1
Bore x Stroke57.0 x 48.8 mm (2.2 x 1.9 inches)
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel SystemCarburettor. MIKUNI BS26
Fuel ControlOverhead Cams (OHC)
IgnitionElectronic ignition (Transistorized)
LubricationWet sump
CoolingAir
Max RPM10500
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet multi-plate type
Performance
Top Speed100.0 km/h (62.1 mph)
Fuel Consumption3.00 litres/100 km (33.3 km/l or 78.41 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases69.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Front SuspensionTelescopic, coil spring, oil damped
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Weight
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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