e-VanVan | An electric fan model that inherits the name of a leisure bike
The centerpiece of Suzuki’s electric motorcycle lineup, which will be unveiled for the first time at the Japan Mobility Show 2025, is the e-VanVan. It’s an EV version of a leisure bike inspired by the famous VanVan series that debuted in the 1970s. While retaining the charming design of the original, such as its rounded tank and extra-thick tires, it has been reimagined with a futuristic color scheme dotted with digital motifs. More than a simple reproduction, it redefines the concept of a “fun bike” for the EV era.
The e-VanVan is positioned in the category of light motorcycles (class 2 mopeds) and features a compact body (length 1810mm x width 825mm x height 1050mm) that is easy to handle. It boasts the smooth and quiet riding feel that only an electric vehicle can provide, while also focusing on responsiveness to accelerator operation and nimble off-road performance. As a versatile vehicle suitable for leisure, commuting, and city riding, it can be said to embody Suzuki’s goal of “fun to ride x fun to own.”
GSX-8T/GSX-8TT: The new standard-bearer of neo-retro
The new neo-retro models GSX-8T and GSX-8TT, which were unveiled in Europe in July, will be shown to the public for the first time in Japan. These two models are based on the GSX-8S, which is equipped with the latest in-line twin-cylinder engine, and feature exteriors inspired by Suzuki’s famous models from the 1960s and 1970s.
The GSX-8T is modeled after the 1960s T500 Titan, while the GSX-8TT is a modern reinterpretation of the off-road image of the 1970s. Both were developed under the theme of “Retro Spirit, Next Generation Performance,” and while retaining the atmosphere of the past, they are equipped with the latest electronic control devices and the Suzuki Intelligent Ride System (SIRS).
Its main specifications are 2115mm in length, 775mm in width, and 1105mm in height (GSX-8T) / 1160mm in height (GSX-8TT), and it is equipped with a 775cm3 four-stroke in-line twin engine. It is attracting attention as a model that will play a central role in the mid-class sports car market in Europe and Japan.
e-PO | Folding electric bike with pedals
The “e-PO” will be exhibited as a next-generation personal mobility device. It is a mobility device equivalent to a Class 1 moped that combines the power-assisted features of a bicycle with the mechanisms of an EV bike. Its foldable, lightweight body makes it easy to carry indoors or in a car, and it is intended for use in the “last mile” in urban areas.
It has dual functionality: powerful electric assist is activated by pedaling, but it can also be driven using the accelerator alone. Combining environmental friendliness with convenience, it’s a versatile machine that can be used for everything from everyday travel to outdoor activities. Its lightweight package measures 1531mm long, 550mm wide, and 990mm high, weighing just 25kg, and is equipped with a motor with a rated output of 0.25kW, ensuring a cruising range of over 30km.
Another advantage is that it uses the same battery as Panasonic’s electric assist bicycles, allowing it to be used in existing charging environments.It is proposed as a model that combines practicality and playfulness, making it easy to blend into the user’s living environment.
e-Address / Hydrogen Burgman / GIXXER SF 250 FFV – Diversifying environmentally friendly technologies
Three models that use environmentally friendly powertrains play an important role in Suzuki’s motorcycle strategy.
Firstly, the “e-Address” is a scooter positioned as the company’s first strategic two-wheeled BEV vehicle. It was first unveiled in India in January 2025, and this will be its first exhibition in Japan. It boasts a length of 1860mm, width of 715mm, height of 1140mm, a rated output of 0.98kW (equivalent to a Class 2 moped), and a cruising range of 80km in WMTC mode. It combines lightness ideal for city use with a sophisticated appearance.
Next, the “Hydrogen Engine Burgman” is a technology exhibit vehicle that symbolizes Suzuki’s multi-pathway strategy, which aims to achieve carbon neutrality. It was developed as a motorcycle that significantly reduces CO₂ emissions by burning hydrogen, while still producing an enjoyable exhaust sound similar to that of a conventional gasoline engine. An evolved cutaway model from the model first unveiled at the Japan Mobility Show 2023 will be exhibited this time, showcasing the progress of improvements in areas such as fuel supply and combustion control.
Additionally, the GIXXER SF 250 FFV, which was launched in the Indian market in January 2025, will also be on display. This flexible-fuel vehicle (FFV) is compatible with biofuel containing 85% ethanol, and is characterized by its high versatility, allowing it to be used in combination with gasoline while reducing its environmental impact. Equipped with a 249cm3 single-cylinder engine, it is positioned as a next-generation model with an eye on the widespread use of bioethanol.
A diverse vision of the future of motorcycles that embodies “By Your Side”
Suzuki’s theme, “By Your Side,” is clearly embodied in the motorcycle section as a symbol of technology and design that is closely aligned with the user’s lifestyle. The “playful spirit” represented by the e-VanVan, the “everydayness” shown by the e-PO and e-Address, and the “environmental challenges” embodied by the Hydrogen Burgman and GIXXER FFV – each aims for symbiosis between riders and society on a different level.
What Suzuki will present at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show is not just a model exhibit, but a comprehensive vision for “making diverse freedom of mobility sustainable.” These vehicles, which open up new horizons for motorcycles, are the very message that Suzuki will send out into the next half century.
