RV 90

1979 Suzuki RV 90 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Suzuki's atv motorcycle lineup, the 1979 Suzuki RV 90 utilizes a 88 cc (5.4 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 6.3 HP (4.6 kW) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 4-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 71.6 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the RV 90 measures 86 kg (190 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.07 HP/kg (13.65 kg per horsepower). The 3-liter (0.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 85 km/h (53 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 1976 to 1981, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.