Cruisers

2020Road Hopper TYPE2I

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The 2020 Road Hopper TYPE2I is a Japanese custom cruiser with a hand-built, vintage look. Its air-cooled 1,202cc V-twin drives through a five-speed gearbox and chain. A low 680 mm seat, 220 kg wet weight and small 7-litre tank keep it lean and stripped back.

Capacity: 1202.0 ccm
Engine: V-Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: 5-speed
Dry weight: 220.0 kg
Seat height: 680 mm
Power: 104.1 HP (76.6 kW)

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What’s new for the 2020 Road Hopper TYPE2I

vs the 2019

Spec	2019	2020
Wet weight	—	220.0 kg (485.0 pounds)

Other years 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2025 2026

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail10%

Cornering25%

City riding45%

Daily riding35%

Touring20%

Two-up5%

Track5%

Best for: Built as a styling-focused Japanese custom chopper around a Harley-Davidson Evolution-based V-twin, it's meant for boulevard cruising and show presence rather than performance or utility.
Built for: It has classic springer-fork, hardtail chopper attitude with a torquey air-cooled V-twin rumble and a stripped-down, minimalist aesthetic.
Not ideal for: This is not the bike for riders wanting long-distance touring comfort, a passenger seat, off-road capability, or sport-oriented cornering agility.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

Will it fit you?

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Your height

Inseam (optional)

Units

At 680mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2020 Road Hopper TYPE2I, with a cramped knee angle of around 75 degrees and an upright riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 1202.0 ccm
Power: 104.1 HP (76.6 kW)
Engine type: V-Twin, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.4732 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 88.9 x 96.8 mm
Compression: 10.0:1
Cooling system: Air
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Ignition: Microtech ECU
Lubrication system: Dry sump
Torque: Not on record - add it

Transmission

Gearbox: 5-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain
Clutch: Wet multi-plate coil spring

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1600 mm
Overall length: 2280 mm
Overall width: 780 mm
Overall height: 1150 mm
Seat height: 680 mm
Dry weight: 220.0 kg
Wet weight: 220.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 7.00 litres
Ground clearance: 100 mm

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Goose neck frame
Front suspension: Springer fork
Rear suspension: Rigid
Rake (fork angle): 33.0°

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Single disc. Hydraulic
Rear brakes: Single disc. Hydraulic
Front tyre: 4.50-18
Rear tyre: 4.50-18

Other

Color options: Black, green
Comments: Japanese custom bike.

Specs last verified against published sources: September 2026.

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted

Specification	2015	2018	2020	2023	2026
Capacity	1202 cc	1202 cc	1202 cc	1202 cc	1202 cc
Dry weight	220 kg	220 kg	220 kg	220 kg	220 kg
Seat height	680 mm	680 mm	680 mm	680 mm	680 mm
Fuel capacity	7 L	7 L	7 L	7 L	7 L