Will it be there or will it be commercially available? e-Bang Bang Bang" Suzuki registered the trademark! Precious moped type 2 fan EV is getting a lot of attention!

Suzuki's new EV motorcycle, the e-VanVan, was unveiled at the Japan Mobility Show in October this year. The e-VanVan is an EV version of a famous series of motorcycles from the past, and advocates the EV as a fun bike. At the time of its announcement, however, the e-VanVan was described only as a "concept model" and there was no information about its commercialization. In November, however, we received word from the Japan Patent Office that Suzuki had registered a trademark for this model and the former "Van Van" as well! Can we expect this move?

The 70's fan bike, the "VanVan" full of character, has been converted into an EV!

To begin with, the e-VanVan is a new EV motorcycle concept model announced by Suzuki at the Japan Mobility Show 2025. The e-Bang-Bang was created under the theme of "fulfilling the wishes of customers who want to experience the fun of riding and the excitement of operating a motorcycle even when it is an EV," and revives the naming and styling of Suzuki's flagship fun bike series, the "Bang Bang. The unique silhouette of this model was retained even when converted to an EV, attracting enthusiastic attention from fans who know the bikes of yesteryear.

The motif of the model is the "Bang Bang 90," the first model of the Bang Bang series, which was launched in 1971. It was designed as a playful bike that could be ridden anywhere, in response to the leisure boom of the time. It was equipped with "rectangle tires" 170 mm wide, a rarity even today, while the fuel tank was stored under the seat and the frame was slimmed down. The wide handlebars with braces, upswept muffler, and single two-stroke engine producing 8 hp gave the bike the image of riding powerfully over rough terrain. This unforgettable style became so popular that the "Bang Bang" series was later expanded to include 50cc, 75cc, 125cc, and a 4-stroke 200cc model that continued the concept, filling the position of Suzuki's leisure bikes for nearly 30 years. True to the name of the Bang Bang series, the e-Bang Bang has almost the same silhouette as the Bang Bang 90 of yesteryear. With its distinctive underbone frame, long seat, upswept handlebars, and wide 130mm wide 12-inch tires front and rear, the e-Bang-Bang revives the fun and kitschy style of the Bang Bang series. The huge motor and battery unit, which is located in the same position as the engine, gives the vehicle a strong presence. The e-Address has a rated output of 0.98kw, which is equivalent to the power of a Class 2 moped. Following this lead, the e-VanVan will also be a fun bike that can play with mopeds.

Two trademarks that appeared in November! What does this mean for the future?

The e-Van Van is nostalgic for those who know the series and new to those who don't. However, the presentation at the Mobility Show was only a concept model, so there was no information on performance or plans for commercialization. Like the MOQBA2, which also appeared as a concept, it was displayed as part of a mobility exhibit that offered a peek into the transportation society of the future. The clouds changed in November, when the Japan Patent Office released a public trademark bulletin on November 20, revealing that Suzuki had acquired two trademarks, "e-VanVan" and "VanVan," on November 12. The subject matter is wide-ranging, but naturally it includes "motorcycles, bicycles, and their parts and accessories," and it is natural to see it as the naming of a new motorcycle. In other words, the e-bang-bang, which was originally intended as a concept, has actually begun to move toward commercialization! In recent years, EV motorcycles have been announced one after another by various companies, but there are only a few domestic models available in the moped class, and as of fall 2025, only three models are available to the general public: the Honda "CUV e:" scooter type and the Kawasaki "Ninja e-1" and "Z e-1" sport models. The fan bike style that e-bang-bang aspires to does not exist. While there is no word yet on when the e-Bang-Bang will be released, riders who are interested in this cute EV funbike should definitely look forward to hearing more about it.

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