Suzuki Van Van 90 (RV90)
1972—1981

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1972 Suzuki year code: J

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!)

Initial frame number: 10001 Initial engine number: 10001

RV 90 J Rover 1972 Overall Length: 1 805 mm (71.1 in) Overall Width: 820 mm (32.3 in) Overall Height: 990 mm (39.0 in) Wheelbase: 1 180 mm (46.5 in) Ground Clearance: 196 mm (7.7 in) Dry Weight: 84 kg (185 lbs) Engine type: 88 cc air-cooled aluminum single cylinder 2-stroke, reed valve. 8 hp/ 6,000 rpm, 7.23 ft-lb/ 4,000 rpm. Click on the image for larger format. Here's even larger picture.

1973 Suzuki year code: K

Initial frame number: 36501 Initial engine number: 36383

RV 90 K Rover 1973 Overall Length: 1805 mm (71.1 in) Overall Width: 820 mm (32.3 in) Overall Height: 990 mm (39.0 in) Wheelbase: 1 180 mm (46.5 in) Ground Clearance: 196 mm (7.7 in) Weight: 84 kg (185 lbs) Engine type: 88 cc air-cooled aluminum single cylinder 2-stroke, reed valve. 8 hp/ 6,000 rpm, 7.23 ft-lbs/ 4,000 rpm. Click on the image for larger format. Here's even larger picture.

1974 Suzuki year code: L

The RV90 got oil-damped front suspension in 1974. Also, the meter housing is different; and there's a red Suzuki badge on the side of the engine. The front mudguard was mounted closer to the wheel and attached to the wheel axle. Then again, another brochure of the '74 shows a similar bike with the 1973 type mudguard... Initial frame number: 47055 Initial engine number: 57927

RV 90 L 1974 Overall Length: 1805 mm (71.1 in) Overall Width: 820 mm (32.3 in) Overall Height: 990 mm (39.0 in) Wheelbase: 1 180 mm (46.5 in) Ground Clearance: 196 mm (7.7 in) Weight: 84 kg (185 lbs) Engine type: 88 cc air-cooled aluminum single cylinder 2-stroke, reed valve. 8 hp/ 6,000 rpm, 7.23 ft-lbs/ 4,000 rpm. Click on the image for larger format.

1975 Suzuki year code: M

I'm not sure about the model year of the bike in the picture. I believe it's an earlier model, the front mudguard is the earlier type. Still, the headlight housing seems to be chromed. I don't know what year that was done. Initial frame number: 70623 Initial engine number: 71552

RV 90 M 1975 Overall Length: 1805 mm (71.1 in) Overall Width: 820 mm (32.3 in) Overall Height: 990 mm (39.0 in) Wheelbase: 1 180 mm (46.5 in) Ground Clearance: 196 mm (7.7 in) Weight: 84 kg (185 lbs) Engine type: 88 cc air-cooled aluminum single cylinder 2-stroke, reed valve. 7,8 hp/ 6,000 rpm, 7.23 ft-lbs/ 4,000 rpm. Click on the image for larger format. Here's more Suzuki RV90 info.

1976 Suzuki year code: A

I'm not sure about the model year of the bike in the picture. It could be a later model year. Initial frame number: 85971 Initial engine number: 86738

RV 90 A 1976 Overall Length: 1805 mm (71.1 in) Overall Width: 820 mm (32.3 in) Overall Height: 990 mm (39.0 in) Wheelbase: 1 180 mm (46.5 in) Ground Clearance: 196 mm (7.7 in) Weight: 84 kg (185 lbs) Engine type: 88 cc air-cooled aluminum single cylinder 2-stroke, reed valve. 7,8 hp/ 6,000 rpm, 7.23 ft-lbs/ 4,000 rpm. Click on the image for larger format. Here's more Suzuki RV90 info.

1977 Suzuki year code: B

Initial frame number: 90674 Initial engine number: 91633

RV 90 B 1975 Overall Length: 1805 mm (71.1 in) Overall Width: 820 mm (32.3 in) Overall Height: 990 mm (39.0 in) Wheelbase: 1 180 mm (46.5 in) Ground Clearance: 196 mm (7.7 in) Weight: 84 kg (185 lbs) Engine type: 88 cc air-cooled aluminum single cylinder 2-stroke, reed valve. 7,8 hp/ 6,000 rpm, 7.23 ft-lbs/ 4,000 rpm. Click on the image for larger format. Here's more Suzuki RV90 info.

1978 Suzuki year code: C

The RV90F (here a red Australian model) had a luggage rack, cut-off seat and smaller rear light.

RV 90 1978 Overall Length: 1805 mm (71.1 in) Overall Width: 820 mm (32.3 in) Overall Height: 990 mm (39.0 in) Wheelbase: 1 180 mm (46.5 in) Ground Clearance: 196 mm (7.7 in) Dry Weight: 84 kg (185 lbs) Engine type: 88 cc air-cooled single cylinder 2-stroke, reed valve. 7,8 hp (5,8 kW)/ 6,000 rpm, 9,6 Nm (0,98 kg-m)/ 4,000 rpm. 4 speeds. Click on the image for larger format. Here's even larger picture.

RV 90 F 1978 Overall Length: 1805 mm (71.1 in) Overall Width: 820 mm (32.3 in) Overall Height: 990 mm (39.0 in) Wheelbase: 1 180 mm (46.5 in) Ground Clearance: 196 mm (7.7 in) Dry Weight: Engine type: 88 cc air-cooled single cylinder 2-stroke, reed valve. 7,8 hp (5,8 kW)/ 6,000 rpm, 9,6 Nm (0,98 kg-m)/ 4,000 rpm. 4 speeds. Click on the image for larger format. Here's even larger picture.

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