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 A PV 50 from 1990 | |
| Manufacturer | Suzuki |
|---|---|
| Production | 1981–2000 |
| Class | Minibike |
| Engine | 50 cc (3.1 cu in), air cooled, single |
| Ignition type | Kick start |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Frame type | Tube frame |
| Brakes | Drum brakes |
| Tires | Nokian Tyres Finnspeed 3.50-8 |
| Dimensions | L: 1,415 mm (55.7 in) W: 685 mm (27.0 in) |
| Seat height | 650 mm (26 in) |
| Weight | 60 kg (130 lb) (dry) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.5, 3.4 or 3.5 L (0.55, 0.75 or 0.77 imp gal; 0.66, 0.90 or 0.92 US gal) (depends on year of make) |
The Suzuki PV 50 is a minibike that was produced from 1979 to 2000 in Japan, with importation to Finland and some sold in Sweden. It is equipped with an air-cooled 50cc 2-stroke engine, drum brakes, kick start, and a 4-speed manual transmission. This bike is known for its tuning capabilities, such as cylinder enlargement and porting. The stock specs vary by model year, with the earlier models (1979–1993) featuring a reedless cylinder and Mikuni VM12SH carburetor, and later models (1993–2000) featuring a reed valve cylinder and Mikuni VM14SH carburetor.
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The Honda Monkey and Suzuki PV 50 were the most iconic rival mopeds among Finnish youth from the 1970s to the 2000s, giving rise to their own unique subculture. [1] [2] The Suzuki PV 50 is featured in the game My Summer Car as the "Jonnez ES" (a reference to the ES-jonne Internet meme), which is set in Finland.
