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Price £2350
Reference 1133
Year 1974
Make Suzuki
Model Van Van 90
Transmission MANUAL
Fuel Petrol
Mileage 3645
Colour Black
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Description

Arriving in December.

The Japanese language is an odd one. Excruciatingly precise at times, infuriatingly vague at others. Unforgiving in its strictness in many situations and playful in lots of others. One of the ways it can be playful is the number of onomatopoeic words and phrases it employs. There are dozens of words like Don-don, Waku-waku, Tsuru-tsuru, Doki-doki and Pika-pika to describe everything from smoothness or nervousness, to persistent effort. The word Van-van (actually Ban-ban since there is no letter V in Japanese) is used to express speed, enthusiasm, excitement and noise. (I told you it was an odd language!)

The Van Van was born in the seventies, a time when Japan was growing in wealth and confidence and the boom for small leisure bikes was just kicking off. Honda already had the Monkey and the Dax and Yamaha was developing the Chappy. Suzuki took the idea from the dune buggies that were beginning to gain popularity and came up with a low-slung machine with fat, small diameter wheels. They created with this, a small bike that would “Ban-ban” take you over all terrain with speed.

At first glance the Van Van might look a little comedic but it’s actually a quality small machine. Telescopic forks, pipe press backbone frame, upswept exhaust with chrome muffler guard, high bars with crossbar and those thick wheels that will transport you through the mud.

The air filter is hidden in a long, torpedo shaped air box on the right of the extended (and very comfortable) seat. Plus it’s a two-stroke so plenty of get up and go as well as a lovely sound. There is also a rear rack. This is the 90cc version.

This bike has been painted so, cosmetically it is not totally original but in other respects it is as it left the factory. Please see photos for condition.

This bike has been checked by our colleagues in Japan and will go through further checks once it arrives. We will also take fresh photos and video. The listed price is for the bike with all duty paid. UK registration can be arranged for £165. Delivery anywhere.

You can reserve this bike with a fully refundable 30% (£800) deposit. Delivery anywhere.

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