They’re pretty similar overall, and even use the same tire sizes. The Vanvan is more approachable and definitely has a lower seat height. It’s also fuel injected, which I guess is nice. Just don’t expect to be anywhere in a hurry. Its realistic top speed is about 70 on flat ground. If you meet a hill, that’ll be significantly reduced. So despite being “technically” legal for use on highways where I live, I relegate this machine to back roads only.
Pretty much all of my commute is 45 mph or slower. It would easily do that, and I’ve considered the VanVan, TW, Grom, and Himalayan. But I recently traded two worn out bikes in on one nice new bike, and I’m really enjoying having just one bike to ride.
This and the TW200 look like a blast.
They’re pretty similar overall, and even use the same tire sizes. The Vanvan is more approachable and definitely has a lower seat height. It’s also fuel injected, which I guess is nice. Just don’t expect to be anywhere in a hurry. Its realistic top speed is about 70 on flat ground. If you meet a hill, that’ll be significantly reduced. So despite being “technically” legal for use on highways where I live, I relegate this machine to back roads only.
Here’s a 0-60 pull on mine:
https://youtu.be/lF5V1WhHDNg
70 on flat ground is faster than I expected.
Pretty much all of my commute is 45 mph or slower. It would easily do that, and I’ve considered the VanVan, TW, Grom, and Himalayan. But I recently traded two worn out bikes in on one nice new bike, and I’m really enjoying having just one bike to ride.
Damn bro. 0-60mph in one minute!
Lol. Looks like a fun toy I always imagine I want a smaller bike to just putt around on. They seem so fun.
It gets kick ass mileage, too. Somewhere in the realm of 65-75 MPG, depending on how many hills you have to go up.