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Suzuki 50cc Monkey Bike

Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 7:46 pm
by Pine
I know nothing about motorcycles, but I saw this nice Suzuki 50cc two-stroke 'Monkey Bike' today that dates back to the 70s. Can anyone tell me more about them? What should be a reasonable price for one?

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Re: Suzuki 50cc Monkey Bike

Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 7:50 pm
by IMPI
I love old suzis but spares is another matter Suzuki is just not interested
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Re: Suzuki 50cc Monkey Bike

Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 7:51 pm
by Pine
This one seemed to be in a great original condition - and ORANGE!

Will post pics in a few minutes time

Re: Suzuki 50cc Monkey Bike

Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 8:10 pm
by Pine
Pics added

Re: Suzuki 50cc Monkey Bike

Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 8:17 pm
by Chris
IMPI wrote:I love old suzis but spares is another matter Suzuki is just not interested
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That sounds awfully familiar.

Re: Suzuki 50cc Monkey Bike

Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 8:18 pm
by IMPI
Cool
Take it

Re: Suzuki 50cc Monkey Bike

Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 8:50 pm
by Pine
Isn't the Internet amazing

Seems like the RV50 is also known as a Van Van, they were built as from the early-70's.
Suzuki RV 125 Van Van
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The Suzuki RV125 Van Van is a motorcycle series manufactured by Suzuki in the 1970s and reintroduced again in 2003.

1972 - 1981
The Suzuki RV125 had an air-cooled, 123cc single cylinder, 2-stroke engine producing 9.8hp @ 6000rpm. The RV range also consisted of 50cc, 75cc and 90cc variants.
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Re: Suzuki 50cc Monkey Bike

Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 9:35 pm
by fig
I don't know much about bikes either, but I do know the Honda DAX 4-stroke monkey bikes are very collectable, so the same probably goes for this one.

Re: Suzuki 50cc Monkey Bike

Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 9:06 am
by Webster
Hi Pine,
If its for sale and you dont go for it I would be keen. If it goes and its got papers its probably worth around R5K, if not I would say around half that?
Webster

Re: Suzuki 50cc Monkey Bike

Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 9:11 am
by ZeroAxe
did a search for "Monkey bike" and came across a spares site in the UK

Re: Suzuki 50cc Monkey Bike

Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 11:53 am
by vader
Is it called a Monkey Bike cause you look like a monkey when you ride it???

Re: Suzuki 50cc Monkey Bike

Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 6:35 pm
by Pine
vader wrote:Is it called a Monkey Bike cause you look like a monkey when you ride it???
Perhaps, so in future we'll refer to

- a Beemer as an A$$hole BMW
- a Taxi as HiAce Coffin
- a Baja as a VaderBug
?

Re: Suzuki 50cc Monkey Bike

Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 8:53 pm
by hitlers revenge
LOL

Re: Suzuki 50cc Monkey Bike

Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 8:05 am
by Webster
Hey - can we get back on track here :? ? - Pine - do you want the bike or can I put in an offer? Has it got papers?
Than ks
Webster

Re: Suzuki 50cc Monkey Bike

Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 8:15 am
by Pine
Hi Webster, as for now it is not for sale. It does not have papers. I have first dibs on it, but I'll let you know what happens. The owner is kinda sentimental about it. Will stay in touch.