Across 6 covered model years from 1976 to 1981, the Suzuki RV 90 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 189.6 lb (86 kg).
Suzuki RV 90 weight overview
This is a genuinely light bike. That usually makes parking, pushing it around a garage and catching small low-speed balance errors easier than on larger motorcycles.
Very Light Motorcycle
How heavy is the Suzuki RV 90?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki RV 90 is lighter than about 98.1% of 27 Suzuki classic motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Suzuki RV 90 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 189.6 lb (86 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 88 cc |
| Power | 6.3 hp |
| Fuel capacity | 0.79 US gal (3 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 4.9 lb (2.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 3.32 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 30.09 lb / hp |
| Displacement per pound | 0.46 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 215.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 2.6% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki RV 90 weight FAQ
How much does the Suzuki RV 90 weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 189.6 lb (86 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Suzuki RV 90 weight compare with similar Suzukis?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 98.1% of 27 Suzuki classic motorcycles with the same weight basis.
Are all Suzuki RV 90 model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 1976-1981 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Suzuki RV 90?
A full tank works out to about 4.9 lb (2.2 kg) from the listed 0.79 US gal (3 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Suzuki RV 90 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 369.6 lb (167.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Suzuki RV 90 strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 3.32 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 10th percentile within the compatible Suzuki classic power-to-weight comparison.
How large is the Suzuki RV 90 engine for its weight?
The model has about 0.46 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
Is the Suzuki RV 90 above or below the typical Suzuki classic motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 240.3 lb (109 kg) lighter than the median Suzuki classic motorcycle weight of 429.9 lb (195 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Suzuki RV 90 easy to move around by hand?
By scale weight it is light, so backing up, garage movement and slow-speed corrections should require less effort than on heavier bikes. Geometry still matters.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Suzuki Cycles website.