Suzuki RV50 VanVan: history, specs, pictures

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Suzuki RV50
Manufacturer
Also called RV50 Van Van
Production 1973 - 1982
Class Trail
Engine
single cylinder, four-stroke
Transmission Final Drive: chain
Clutch: wet multi-plate type
Suspension Front: telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear: swingarm type, coil spring, oil damped
Brakes Front: single disc
Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
Wheelbase 1 095 mm (43.1 in)
Length 1 625 mm (94.0 in)
Height 985 mm (38.8 in)
Seat Height 775 mm (30.5 in)
Weight 84 kg (185 lbs) (dry),
Recommended Oil Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40
Related Suzuki RV90
Competition Honda CT50
Manuals Service Manual


The Suzuki RV50 VanVan was a single cylinder, four-stroke Trail motorcycle produced by Suzuki between 1976 and 2005. It could reach a top speed of 62 mph (100 km/h). Max torque was 9.81 ft/lbs (13.3 Nm) @ 7700 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 11.4 HP (8.5 KW) @ 9500 RPM.


1973 RV50K[edit | edit source]

  • Overall Length: 1 650 mm (64.9 in)
  • Overall Width: 775 mm (30.5 in)
  • Overall Height: 955 mm (37.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: 1 095 mm (43.1 in)
  • Weight: 79 kg (174 lbs)
  • Engine type: Air-cooled 49 cc 1-cylinder, 2-stroke. 4 hp / 6,000 rpm, 5 Nm (0,5 kg-m)/ 5,500 rpm.


1976 RV50A[edit | edit source]

  • Overall Length: 1 625 mm (94.0 in)
  • Seat Height: 775 mm (30.5 in)
  • Overall Height: 985 mm (38.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: 1 095 mm (43.1 in)
  • Dry Weight: 84 kg (185 lbs)
  • Engine type: 49 cc air-cooled aluminum single cylinder 2-stroke, reed valve. 4 hp/ 6,000 rpm, 5 Nm (0,5 kg-m)/ 6,000 rpm. 4 speed transmission.

1977 RV50B[edit | edit source]

  • Overall Length: 1 625 mm (94.0 in)
  • Seat Height: 775 mm (30.5 in)
  • Overall Height: 985 mm (38.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: 1 095 mm (43.1 in)
  • Dry Weight: 84 kg (185 lbs)
  • Engine type: 49 cc air-cooled aluminum single cylinder 2-stroke, reed valve. 4 hp/ 6,000 rpm, 5 Nm (0,5 kg-m)/ 6,000 rpm. 4 speed transmission.


1978 RV50C[edit | edit source]

  • Overall Length: 1 625 mm (94.0 in)
  • Seat Height: 775 mm (30.5 in)
  • Overall Height: 985 mm (38.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: 1 095 mm (43.1 in)
  • Dry Weight: 84 kg (185 lbs)
  • Engine type: 49 cc air-cooled aluminum single cylinder 2-stroke, reed valve. 4 hp/ 6,000 rpm, 5 Nm (0,5 kg-m)/ 6,000 rpm. 4 speed transmission.


1980 RV50T[edit | edit source]

  • Overall Length: 1 625 mm (94.0 in)
  • Seat Height: 775 mm (30.5 in)
  • Overall Height: 985 mm (38.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: 1 095 mm (43.1 in)
  • Dry Weight: 84 kg (185 lbs)
  • Engine type: 49 cc air-cooled aluminum single cylinder 2-stroke, reed valve. 4 hp/ 6,000 rpm, 5 Nm (0,5 kg-m)/ 6,000 rpm. 4 speed transmission.

1981 RV50X[edit | edit source]

  • Overall Length: 1 625 mm (94.0 in)
  • Seat Height: 775 mm (30.5 in)
  • Overall Height: 985 mm (38.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: 1 095 mm (43.1 in)
  • Dry Weight: 84 kg (185 lbs)
  • Engine type: 49 cc air-cooled aluminum single cylinder 2-stroke, reed valve. 4 hp/ 6,000 rpm, 5 Nm (0,5 kg-m)/ 6,000 rpm. 4 speed transmission.


1982 RV50Z[edit | edit source]

  • Overall Length: 1 625 mm (94.0 in)
  • Seat Height: 775 mm (30.5 in)
  • Overall Height: 985 mm (38.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: 1 095 mm (43.1 in)
  • Dry Weight: 84 kg (185 lbs)
  • Engine type: 49 cc air-cooled aluminum single cylinder 2-stroke, reed valve. 4 hp/ 6,000 rpm, 5 Nm (0,5 kg-m)/ 6,000 rpm. 4 speed transmission.


Wiring Diagram[edit | edit source]

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