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Motoland V-Raptor 250 - a successful copy of the legendary Suzuki VanVan

Motoland V-Raptor 250 - a successful copy of the legendary Suzuki VanVan
There are legendary Japanese motorcycles that are considered unique in their class. Naturally, Chinese manufacturers cannot pass by this legend. Why invent something of your own when you can copy a popular Japanese bike and sell it for two or three times the price of the original?


At the same time, you don’t even need to buy any production licenses - only the appearance is copied, and this is considered a replica, not a fake, everything is legal and you won’t find fault.

Motorcycles, created based on any famous model, are of high quality and not very good, but, as a rule, they are successful - proven design solutions are obligatory.


The Motoland V-Raptor 250 turned out to be just that - a bike inspired by the legendary Suzuki VanVan versatile model with a bias towards off-road operation.

A few words about the original


The Japanese Suzuki VanVan is a motorcycle that began its history in 1972. The first generation model was produced until 1983. In 2002, the new Suzuki VanVan debuted, it is this bike that is now considered a style icon.

Motoland V-Raptor 250 – удачная копия легендарного Suzuki VanVanThis is the original Suzuki VanVan. Photo: Youtube.com


Advantages of Suzuki VanVan:

  • ? Minimum weight
  • ? Powerful engine for its size
  • ? Legendary Reliability
  • ? Air-oil cooled engine
  • ? High permeability


The cost of original Japanese Suzuki VanVan motorcycles on the used market starts from 180 rubles. Officially, new bikes of this model are not sold in Russia, in the USA they cost about 000 dollars.

There are two modifications of the original motorcycle with an engine capacity of 125 and 200 cubic centimeters.


Features Motoland V-Raptor 250


Now about the hero of our review - Motoland V-Raptor 250. The manufacturer is Russian, but their motorcycles are Chinese, they are simply sold under their own brand. There is another similar bike - this is the Skyteam V-Raptor 250. Previously, this model had a balance shaft and only air cooling, now it is the same Motoland, only under a different name and it costs 7-10 thousand rubles more.

The copy is beautiful too. Photo: Youtube.com


By the way, for the price - for the new V-Raptor 250 from Motoland they ask for around 150 rubles, which is more than two times less than the cost of a brand new Suzuki VanVan, which you still need to manage to order.

Externally, the Chinese replica is similar to the original motorcycle, but only for those who have never owned it. If you look closely, you can count a lot of differences in small things. The engine of the Chinese bike has a working volume of 232 cubic centimeters, they used to put motors of 223 cm3., Power - 16-18 liters. With.

By the way, do not believe the figures of 250 cm3, which are stated by the sellers of the Motoland V-Raptor 250 as an engine size. There are no Chinese engines with such a working volume, the maximum is 232 cm3 in this series. There is a 270cc engine, but it's listed as a 300 when it's sold.
The maximum speed is 120 km / h, you can comfortably ride at a speed of no higher than 90.

What to do immediately after buying a new Motoland V-Raptor 250


The first thing to do after buying any new Chinese motorcycle is tightening all the bolts and nuts. It is impossible to guess which "specialist" assembled the bike in Russia, because they are delivered from China unassembled. Often assembly is carried out by sellers directly on the spot, and these people are not burdened with technical knowledge.

The dashboard is simple and concise. Photo: Youtube.com


As a result, the build quality is floating, and in order not to take risks, the screws and nuts must not just be stretched, it is advisable to put lock washers (this is for Old school lovers) or put everything on threaded fasteners.

Having dealt with the bolts and nuts, you need to change the oil. It is advisable to do this even before the first trip, because some strange liquid is poured into the motorcycle from the factory, more like a conservation liquid.

It does not hurt to inspect how the wiring is laid, somewhere to remove it away from places where it can fray or get very hot. It is desirable to ask for contact contacts so that moisture does not get there during the forcing of water barriers or in the rain.

The native factory chain on the Motoland V-Raptor 250 stretches like on most Chinese motorcycles, it is better to change it right away. If you do everything wisely, then the sprockets can also be replaced along with the chain, let the relatives lie just in case, you never know, they will bring them into the taiga.
The native seat must withstand 15 thousand runs, then it will crack - it is better to alter it without waiting for problems.

Often the carburetor of a new motorcycle does not work correctly - adjustment will help. If it is possible to find a specialist, it is better to contact him, if not, you can make the settings yourself.


The Chinese engine is simple and reliable. Photo: Youtube.com


Self-adjusting the carburetor is not very difficult, but it is better to study the theory and find some videos on this subject.

How he drives


The motorcycle is easy to use - the seat is wide, the steering wheel is high, the landing is correct. Wide wheels help to move off-road, even on the sand the motorcycle rides without problems, of course, subject to the skill of the driver.

The front fork is soft, the rear suspension is quite stiff - just right for universal use, without jumps, of course. The engine is single-cylinder, air-oil cooling, you can not be afraid that the motorcycle will overheat in the summer. Traction is tuned to the bottom - for a bike with a slope in the off-road, this is important. The engine does not have a balance shaft.

On the highway, the Motoland V-Raptor 250 rides poorly, slowly and out of the general flow. If you move at a speed of more than 90 km / h (110-110), then the vibration will seriously affect your nerves. After a two-hour trip, she will remind you of herself in her arms and legs for a long time.

In the city, the Chinese motorcycle behaves perfectly:

  • ? Due to traction on the bottoms, acceleration is dynamic
  • ? The maximum speed is enough to move along with the flow
  • ? Bike nimble


Unlike the original Suzuki VanVan with its 6,5-liter gas tank, here the volume has been increased to 12 liters. Plus, the rear trunk comes in the base, the Japanese have this as an additional option.

The bike looks better in yellow. Photo: Youtube.com


But the element of the Motoland V-Raptor 250 is the countryside, forest and field paths and light off-road. There is no need for high speed, there is enough traction on the bottoms, the cross-country ability is high.

It is better to fill in branded oil in a motorcycle, the same “Saint Motul”. It feels like the gearbox then works more clearly, the neutral is caught without problems.


Judging by the reviews of the owners, they are satisfied with the Chinese motorcycle - it is strong and reliable. Those who have ridden both the original and the replica say that the Suzuki VanVan is better, it allows operation in more severe conditions. But the cost of spare parts for a Japanese motorcycle and a Chinese replica is simply not comparable.

Attempts to install Japanese parts from the original Suzuki VanVan here are definitely doomed - the motorcycles are different, they only look alike and have a similar layout.

Motoland V-Raptor 250 is suitable as a two-wheeler for every day in the city or countryside. It is difficult to move along the track on it - there is not enough speed and vibration interferes. It is worth paying tribute to the model - it turned out to be of high quality, reliable and stylish in appearance, thanks to the original Suzuki VanVan.

And finally, the original Suzuki VanWan for comparison. Photo: Youtube.com


How much longer the Motoland V-Raptor 250 will be on sale is unknown. Judging by the demand, it is unlikely that the manufacturer will refuse to order motorcycles of this model in the near future. For owners, present and future, this means no problems with spare parts.

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