Suzuki RV50 (Van Van 50)
1972—1982

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1973 Suzuki year code: K

All the RV models were called "VanVan" in Japan, a word expressing sound like "Bang". It also means like "More and more" or "Keep going on!" in Japanese. RV90 (VanVan 90 in Japan) was marketed in the USA with a catch phrase "Run more and more! She brings you wherever you want" in 1971. (Thanks, Takeshi Osada!)

1973 Suzuki RV 50 S Van Van 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) Dry Weight: 79 kg (174 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 49 cc 1-cylinder, 2-stroke. 4 hp (2.94 kW) @ 6 000 rpm, 5 Nm (0,5 kg-m) @ 5 500 rpm. 4 speeds. Click on the image for larger format.

1976 Suzuki year code: A

1976 Suzuki RV 50 S Van Van Overall Length: 1 650 mm (64.9 in) Overall Width: 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: Air-cooled 49 cc 1-cylinder, 2-stroke. 4 hp (2.94 kW) @ 6 000 rpm, 5 Nm (0,5 kg-m) @ 6 000 rpm. 4 speeds. Click on the image for larger format. Here's a link to RV50 manual page.

1977 Suzuki year code: B

1977 Suzuki RV 50 S Van Van Overall Length: 1 650 mm (64.9 in) Overall Width: 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: Air-cooled 49 cc 1-cylinder, 2-stroke. 4 hp (2.94 kW) @ 6 000 rpm, 5 Nm (0,5 kg-m) @ 6 000 rpm. 4 speeds. Click on the image for larger format. Here's a link to RV50 manual page.

1978 Suzuki year code: C

1978 Suzuki RV 50 S Van Van Overall Length: 1 650 mm (64.9 in) Overall Width: 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: Air-cooled 49 cc 1-cylinder, 2-stroke. 4 hp (2.94 kW) @ 6 000 rpm, 5 Nm (0,5 kg-m) @ 6 000 rpm. 4 speeds. Click on the image for larger format.

1980 Suzuki year code: T

1980 Suzuki RV 50 S Van Van Overall Length: 1 650 mm (64.9 in) Overall Width: 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: Air-cooled 49 cc 1-cylinder, 2-stroke. 4 hp (2.94 kW) @ 6 000 rpm, 5 Nm (0,5 kg-m) @ 6 000 rpm. 4 speeds. Click on the image for larger format.

1981 Suzuki year code: X

1981 Suzuki RV 50 Van Van 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: 49 cc air-cooled aluminum 1-cylinder 2-stroke, reed valve.4 hp (2.94 kW) @ 6 000 rpm, 5 Nm (0,5 kg-m) @ 6 000 rpm. 4 speeds. Click on the image for larger format.

1982 Suzuki year code: Z

1982 Suzuki RV 50 Van Van 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: 49 cc air-cooled aluminum 1-cylinder 2-stroke, reed valve.4 hp (2.94 kW) @ 6 000 rpm, 5 Nm (0,5 kg-m) @ 6 000 rpm. 4 speeds. Click on the image for larger format.

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