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Suzuki RV 125 Four Stroke VanVan - [2011]
This edition of the Suzuki RV 125 Four Stroke VanVan is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2011. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2012 Buell-EBR 1190RS V-Twin and the 2012 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja.This particular Suzuki RV 125 has a 124cc Air cooled, Two stroke, V-Twin Petrol powerplant with 1 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative V-Twin engine, Off-Road style motorbike includes the Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder - [2020]
The 2011 RV 125 shares its V-Twin engine and Off-Road style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder and the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 230 Single Cylinder. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the RV 125's Off-Road style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2001 Kawasaki KDX 125 R KIPS | 2001cc.1999 Kawasaki KDX 125 R KIPS | 1999cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Suzuki RV 125 Four Stroke VanVan in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, give or take 50kg.
The 2011 Suzuki RV 125 shares the same bhp with the Honda MSX 125 Grom - [2025]
In terms of power the 124cc 2 valve V-Twin 1 cylinder engine produces 12 bhp (8 kW) @ 9500 rpm similar to the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [9.6 bhp (7 kW) @ 7250 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm].
The SOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 7.0 lb-ft (9.4 Nm) @ 8600 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [7.6 lb-ft (10.4 Nm) @ 5500 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [17.8 lb-ft (24.2 Nm) @ 8100 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Suzuki RV 125 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1947 Norton 500 Model 18 has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2011 Suzuki RV 125 Four Stroke VanVan.
The 2011 Suzuki RV 125 Four Stroke VanVan has a Power to weight ratio of 85.7 bhp per ton and 50.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2011 RV 125 competing with the 1947 Norton 500 Model 18 [110.7 bhp\ton] and the 1947 Norton 500 ES2 [110.7 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Suzuki RV 125 generating around 50.0 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2008 Honda CBR 150 R [74.8 lb-ft per ton] and the 1995 Kawasaki EL 252 Eliminator [74.8 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 43.1 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 44.1 secs, this makes the Suzuki RV 125 Four Stroke VanVan similar in acceleration to the 2014 Suzuki RV 125 Four Stroke VanVan (43.1 secs) and the 2003 Suzuki RV 125 Four Stroke (43.1 secs). This Suzuki RV 125 Four Stroke VanVan also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2011 Suzuki RV 125 Four Stroke VanVan and the 2016 Yamaha YZF-R25 DOHC
When talking about the performance of the 2011 Suzuki RV 125 Four Stroke VanVan on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2016 Yamaha YZF-R25 DOHC (0 secs) and the 1992 Kawasaki Xanthus 400 DOHC (0 secs).
The 2011 version of the Suzuki RV 125 Four Stroke VanVan has a maximum speed of 62mph.
Top Speed of the 2011 RV 125 equals the 2018 Honda GTR 150 Winner RS 150R
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2011 Suzuki RV 125 Four Stroke VanVan then how about a 2018 Honda GTR 150 Winner RS 150R (73 mph) and the 2018 Suzuki GSX 150 Bandit (73 mph).
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Engine Capacity: 998 cc
Top Speed: 174 mph
Quarter Mile: 9.5 secs @ 144 mph
