Editing Suzuki RV90

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{{Motorcycle
|name             = Suzuki RV90
|photo=1974-Suzuki-RV90-White-0.jpg
|aka              = RV 90
|manufacturer     = Suzuki
|parent_company   =
|production       = 1973 - 1977
|model_year       =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            = Trail
|engine           = single cylinder, two-stroke
|bore_stroke      = 50.0mm x 45.0mm
|compression      =
|top_speed        = 53 mph (85 km/h)
|power            = 6.17 HP (4.6 KW) @ 6000RPM
|torque           =
|fuel_system      =
|ignition         =
|spark_plug       = {{sparkplug|NGK B8HS}} '73-77
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA 6N4B-2A}} '73-77
|transmission     = Gear box: 4-speed <br>
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>

|frame            =
|suspension       =
|brakes           =Front: expanding [[brake]] <br>Rear: expanding brake
|front_tire       = {{tire|6.70-10}} 
|rear_tire   	  = {{tire|6.70-10}} 
|rake_trail       =
|wheelbase        =
|length           =
|width            =
|height           =
|seat_height      =
|dry_weight       =
|wet_weight       = 86.0 kg
|fuel_capacity    = 0.79 Gallon (3.00 Liters)
|oil_capacity     =
|recommended_oil=Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius   =
|related          = [[Suzuki RV125]]
|competition      = [[Honda CT70]]
|final_drive={{chain|428}} `73-77<ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref>
}}

The '''[[Suzuki]] RV90''' was a single cylinder, two-stroke standard produced by [[Suzuki]] between 1976 and 1981. It could reach a top speed of 53 mph (85 km/h). Claimed [[horsepower]] was 6.17 HP (4.6 KW) @ 6000 RPM.  


==History==

In the mid-Seventies, [[Suzuki]] launched a little leisure bike, primarily intended for messing around on the beaches of California and Florida, onto tile American market: they called it the Van Van.  It was known internally as the Suzuki RV90.
===Straight Out of Disney===
The little Suzuki looked as odd as it sounded, seemingly taken straight from a Walt Disney cartoon, which doubtless ensured its enormous success, albeit in an entirely different field than that intended by its designers. The Van Van was built in 50, 90 and 125cc versions, and there was even a "Farmer" version with a rough luggage grid and an oil-tight chain-case.
===An Urban Phenomenon===
It was on the crowded streets of urban France, rather than the beaches of the USA, that the Van Van really caught on . Its huge saddle and little donut tires inspired confidence in its riders.Van Van looked easy, safe and comfortable to ride, and had a considerably more macho image than the other mopeds on the block. It rapidly attracted a whole new clientèle who might never have ventured onto two wheels if it hadn't been for this odd little leisure bike. Its success was even more puzzling considering that its low-pressure tires were designed for sand, which made the steering very heavy on blacktop surfaces and rendered the road holding somewhat chancy.


==Engine==
The engine was a [[air cooled]] single cylinder, two-stroke. A 50.0mm [[bore]] x 45.0mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 88.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a membrane.  

==Drive==
The bike has a 4-speed transmission.  

==Chassis==
It came with a 6.70-10 front [[tire]] and a 6.70-10 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake in the front and a expanding brake in the rear. The RV90 was fitted with a 0.79 Gallon (3.00 Liters) fuel tank.




==1972 RV90J==
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File:1972-Suzuki-RV90J.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Suzuki RV90J
File:1972-Suzuki-RV90-Blue-3697-0.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Suzuki RV90 in Blue
File:1972-Suzuki-RV90-Blue-3697-1.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Suzuki RV90 in Blue
File:1972-Suzuki-RV90-Blue-3697-2.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Suzuki RV90 in Blue
File:1972-Suzuki-RV90J-Blue-4079-0.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Suzuki RV90J in Blue
File:1972-Suzuki-RV90J-Blue-4079-1.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Suzuki RV90J in Blue
File:1972-Suzuki-RV90J-Blue-4079-2.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Suzuki RV90J in Blue
File:1972-Suzuki-RV90J-Blue-4079-3.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Suzuki RV90J in Blue
</gallery>


*FRAME #: RV90-10001
*ENGINE #: RV90-10001
*ENGINE TYPE: 88cc [[Two-stroke]]
*MODEL CODE: 271
*COLOR: Daytona Blue
* Black rims
* Black upper fork tubes
* White stripe on edge of front and rear fenders
* Black Suzuki with white outline on frame cover

==1973 RV90K==
[[Image:1973-Suzuki-RV90K.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Suzuki RV90K]]<br style="clear: left"/>
*FRAME #: RV90-35601
*ENGINE #: RV90-36393
*ENGINE TYPE: ... 88cc[[Two-stroke]]
*MODEL CODE: ... 271
*COLOR: Laredo Red
*Silver rims
*Upper fork tubes primary color
*White and black stripes on front and rear fenders


==1974 RV90L==
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
File:1974-Suzuki-RV90L.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki RV90L
File:1974-Suzuki-RV90-White-0.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki RV90 in White
File:1974-Suzuki-RV90-White-1.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki RV90 in White
File:1974-Suzuki-RV90-White-2.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki RV90 in White
File:1974-Suzuki-RV90-White-3.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki RV90 in White
File:1974-Suzuki-RV90-White-4.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki RV90 in White
File:1974-Suzuki-RV90-White-5.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki RV90 in White
</gallery>


*FRAME #: RV90-57055
*ENGINE #: RV90-57881
*ENGINE TYPE: . . . 88cc [[Two-stroke]]
*MODEL CODE: . . . 271
*COLOR: . White
* Red and black stripes on front and rear fenders
* Black Suzuki on upper frame tube cover
* Skid plate
* Hydraulic front forks


==1975 RV90M==
[[Image:1975-Suzuki-RV90M.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki RV90M]]<br style="clear: left"/>
*FRAME #: RV90-70623
*ENGINE #: ... RV90-71552
*ENGINE TYPE: ... 88cc [[Two-stroke]]
*MODEL CODE: ... 271
*COLOR Coronado Blue
* White Suzuki on upper frame tube cover
* Silver [[air cleaner]] housing


==1977 RV90B==
[[Image:1977-paul&linda RV90.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Suzuki RV90B]]<br style="clear: left"/>
*FRAME #: RV90-90674
*ENGINE #: RV90-91633
*ENGINE TYPE: ... 88cc [[Two-stroke]]
*MODEL CODE: ... 271
*COLOR: Yellow
* Black Suzuki on upper frame tube cover 
* White front and rear fenders
* Skid plate
* Choke lever mounted on top of left hand switch assembly

==References==
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{{Suzuki}}

[[Category:Suzuki motorcycles|RV90]]
[[Category:Suzuki RV series]]
[[Category:Trail motorcycles]]
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]]
[[Category:1980s motorcycles]]