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{{Infobox Motorcycle | {{Infobox Motorcycle | ||
|name = Suzuki RV90 | |name = '''Suzuki RV90''' | ||
|image = | |image = | ||
|aka = | |aka = RV 90 | ||
|manufacturer = [[Suzuki]] | |manufacturer = [[Suzuki]] | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
|production = | |production = 1973 - 1977 | ||
|model_year = | |model_year = | ||
|predecessor = | |predecessor = | ||
|successor = | |successor = | ||
|class = | |class = [[Trail]] | ||
|engine = | |engine = single cylinder, two-stroke | ||
|bore_stroke = | |bore_stroke = 50.0mm x 45.0mm | ||
|compression = | |compression = | ||
|top_speed = | |top_speed = 53 mph (85 km/h) | ||
|power = | |power = 6.17 HP (4.6 KW) @ 6000RPM | ||
|torque = | |torque = | ||
|ignition = | |fuel_system = | ||
|spark_plug = {{sparkplug|B8HS}} '73-77 | |ignition = | ||
|battery = {{battery|6N4B-2A}} '73-77 | |spark_plug = {{sparkplug|NGK B8HS}} '73-77 | ||
|transmission = | |battery = {{battery|YUASA 6N4B-2A}} '73-77 | ||
|frame = | |transmission = Gear box: 4-speed <br> | ||
|suspension = | Final Drive: [[chain]] <br> | ||
|brakes = | |||
|front_tire = {{tire|6.70-10}} | |frame = | ||
|rear_tire = {{tire|6 | |suspension = | ||
|rake_trail = | |brakes =Front: expanding [[brake]] <br>Rear: expanding brake | ||
|wheelbase = | |front_tire = {{tire|6.70-10}} | ||
|length = | |rear_tire = {{tire|6.70-10}} | ||
|width = | |rake_trail = | ||
|height = | |wheelbase = | ||
|seat_height = | |length = | ||
|dry_weight = | |width = | ||
|wet_weight = | |height = | ||
|fuel_capacity = | |seat_height = | ||
|oil_capacity = | |dry_weight = | ||
|fuel_consumption = | |wet_weight = 86.0 kg | ||
|turning_radius = | |fuel_capacity = 0.79 Gallon (3.00 Liters) | ||
|related = | |oil_capacity = | ||
|competition = | |fuel_consumption = | ||
|turning_radius = | |||
|related = [[Suzuki RV110]] | |||
|competition = [[Honda CT70]] | |||
}} | }} | ||
The '''Suzuki RV90''' | 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. | 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== | ===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. | 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== | ===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 | 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== | ==1972 RV90J== | ||
<gallery mode='packed-hover'> | |||
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 | *FRAME #: RV90-10001 | ||
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==1974 RV90L== | ==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 | *FRAME #: RV90-57055 | ||
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[[Category:Suzuki motorcycles|RV90]] | [[Category:Suzuki motorcycles|RV90]] | ||
[[Category:Suzuki RV series]] | [[Category:Suzuki RV series]] | ||
[[Category:Trail motorcycles]] | |||
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[[Category:1970s motorcycles]] | [[Category:1970s motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:1980s motorcycles]] | [[Category:1980s motorcycles]] | ||