Suzuki FB90 Birdie model history
2001—2009

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2001 Suzuki Birdie 90, British Racing Green (Y7G)

The Birdie 90 is a dual-model business bike with an underbone frame that was launched in October 2001. Equipped with an 88cc, 4-stroke, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine, the specifications of every part and various equipment were equipped with the high durability required for a business bike that was used over and over again. For example, cast aluminum wheels and tubeless tires were standard to withstand many abuses. It also had a brake lock mechanism that locked the front brake lever. A tandem seat is standard. In January 2006, it underwent a complete model change and now has the same design and configuration as the Birdie 50, which was introduced just over a year earlier (November 2004). After that, the Birdie 50 became fuel-injected, but the opportunity to receive a similar minor change to the Birdie 90 did not arise, and the 2009 model ended its history. The 90 model in the series was sold exclusively in Japan.

1990 Suzuki year code: L

The first version of the Birdie 90 (BD41A) was manufactured for the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications in Japan and was commonly known as ”Postal Birdie”. It had 14-inch wheels on the front and rear and an 88cc 4-stroke engine. 1990 Suzuki 4-stroke Birdie 90 / FB90 (”Postal Birdie”) Launched in Japan: 1990 Initial serial number: BD41A-100039~ Color: Permanent Red (061)

1990 Suzuki FB 90 ”Postal Birdie” Overall Length: 1 855 mm (73.0 in) Overall Width: 735 mm (29.0 in) Overall Height: 1 090 mm (42.9 in) Seat Height: 735 mm (28.9 in) Wheelbase: 1 175 mm (46.3 in) Ground Clearance: 130 mm (5.1 in) Dry Weight: 98 kg (216 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 88 cc 1-cylinder SOHC 4-stroke, automatic transmission. 6.7 hp (4.9 kW) @ 6 000 rpm, 7.7 Nm (0.79 kg-m) @ 5 500 rpm Here's more Birdie FB90 info.

1991 Suzuki year code: M

1991 Suzuki 4-stroke Birdie 90 / FB90YM (”Postal Birdie”) Launched in Japan: October 1990 Initial serial number: BD41A-100259~

1990 Suzuki FB 90 ”Postal Birdie” Overall Length: 1 855 mm (73.0 in) Overall Width: 735 mm (29.0 in) Overall Height: 1 090 mm (42.9 in) Seat Height: 735 mm (28.9 in) Wheelbase: 1 175 mm (46.3 in) Ground Clearance: 130 mm (5.1 in) Dry Weight: 98 kg (216 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 88 cc 1-cylinder SOHC 4-stroke, automatic transmission. 6.7 hp (4.9 kW) @ 6 000 rpm, 7.7 Nm (0.79 kg-m) @ 5 500 rpm Here's more Birdie FB90 info.

1992 Suzuki year code: N

1992 Suzuki 4-stroke Birdie 90 / FB90YN (”Postal Birdie”) Launched in Japan: 1992 Initial serial number: BD41A-100479~

1993 Suzuki year code: P

1993 Suzuki 4-stroke Birdie 90 / FB90YP (”Postal Birdie”) Launched in Japan: 1993 Initial serial number: BD41A-101486~

1994 Suzuki year code: R

1994 Suzuki 4-stroke Birdie 90 / FB90YR (”Postal Birdie”) Launched in Japan: 1994 Initial serial number: BD41A-102291~

1995 Suzuki year code: S

The 1994 'R' model was continued to be sold in 1995.

1996 Suzuki year code: T

1996 Suzuki 4-stroke Birdie 90 / FB90YT Launched in Japan: September 1996 Initial serial number: BD41A-103901~1996 B

1997 Suzuki year code: V

1997 Suzuki 4-stroke Birdie 90 / FB90YV, FB90CV, FB90SV Initial serial number: BD41A-105535~

1998 Suzuki year code: W

1998 Suzuki 4-stroke Birdie 90 / FB90SW Initial serial number: BD41A-108607~

1999 Suzuki year code: X

1998 Suzuki 4-stroke Birdie 90 / FB90SHX Launched in Japan: 1999 Initial serial number: BD41A-112198~

2000 Suzuki year code: Y

2000 Suzuki 4-stroke Birdie 90 / FB90YY, FB90CY, FB90YHY. YB90CHY, YB90SHY Launched in Japan: September 2000 Initial serial number: BD41A-50001~ Several versions with slightly different model codes were offered to the postal service. The differences were small, the slightly different versions were equipped with different hooks and luggage carriers. Mechanically the models versions were identical. Y = mail collection and delivery C = savings and insurance business S = general purpose business vehicle H = suitable for colder climate (unsure of this)

2001 Suzuki year code: K1

2001 Suzuki Birdie 90, British Racing Green (Y7G)

2001 Suzuki 4-stroke Birdie 90 / FB90K1, FB90CK1, FB90SK1, FB90YHK1, FB90CVHK1, FB90SHK1 Launched in Japan: October 2001 Serial numbers: BD42A-10001~104573 (silver colored engine) Initial serial number: BD42A-200001~ (black coated engine) While the earlier versions of the FB90 wre made for the postal service, the new Birdie 90 was targeted for the general public. The huge luggage rack at was gone and the wire wheels were replaced by a dual seat as standard equipment. The luggage carrier at the front remained, but was now chrome plated. The Birdie 90 was a small business bike of scooter type, released in October 2001. It had the same 88cc air-cooled 4-stroke single cylinder engine than the earlier FB90 model, the Postal Birdie. The bike was durable, as required for a business bike that would be used heavily. For example, aluminum cast wheels (the first business model to use cast wheels) and tubeless tires were standard equipment to support a large amount of cargo. It also had a brake lock mechanism to fix the front brake lever. A pillion seat was standard equipment. The earlier K1 bikes had silvercolored engine covers, while the Birdie 90's manufactures in late 2001 had black coated engine covers. Color: British Racing Green (Y7G)

2001 Suzuki FB 90 Birdie Overall Length: 1 845 mm (72.6 in) Overall Width: 715 mm (28.2 in) Overall Height: 1 110 mm (43.7 in) Seat Height: 740 mm (29.1 in) Wheelbase: 1 175 mm (46.3 in) Ground Clearance: 130 mm (5.1 in) Dry Weight: 98 kg (216 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 88 cc 1-cylinder SOHC 4-stroke, automatic transmission. 6.7 hp (4.9 kW) @ 6 000 rpm, 7.7 Nm (0.79 kg-m) @ 5 500 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

2001 Suzuki FB 90 Birdie Overall Length: 1 845 mm (72.6 in) Overall Width: 715 mm (28.2 in) Overall Height: 1 110 mm (43.7 in) Seat Height: 740 mm (29.1 in) Wheelbase: 1 175 mm (46.3 in) Ground Clearance: 130 mm (5.1 in) Dry Weight: 98 kg (216 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 88 cc 1-cylinder SOHC 4-stroke, automatic transmission. 6.7 hp (4.9 kW) @ 6 000 rpm, 7.7 Nm (0.79 kg-m) @ 5 500 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

2004 Suzuki year code: K4

2004 Suzuki Birdie 50 Overall Length: 1 805 mm (71.1 in) Overall Width: 650 mm (25.6 in) Overall Height: 990 mm (39.0 in) Seat Height: 705 mm (27.8 in) Wheelbase: 1 175 mm (46.3 in) Ground Clearance: 105 mm (4.1 in) Dry Weight: 69 kg (152 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 49 cc single-cylinder 4-stroke. 4.4 hp (3.2 kW) @ 7 000 rpm, 4.9 Nm (0.50 kg-m) @ 5 500 rpm Here's more Suzuki JR series info.

2006 Suzuki year code: K6

2006 Suzuki 4-The 90 model in the series was sold exclusively in Japan.stroke Birdie 90 / FB90K6 Launched in Japan: January 2006 Initial serial number: BD43A-10001~ Color: Grayish Blue (YHV) Retail price in Japan: 208,950 yen In January 2006, the Birdie 90 underwent a full model change. It now had the same design and body structure as the Birdie 50, which had been released a little over a year earlier (November 2004). Although being partly identical, the models were easy tp tell apart. While the Birdie 50 had spoke wire wheels and a single seat, the Birdie 90 had cast wheels and pillion seat, both inherited from the previous model.

2006 Suzuki Birdie 90, Grayish Blue (YHV)

2006 Suzuki FB 90 Birdie Overall Length: 1 830 mm (72.0 in) Overall Width: 700 mm (27.6 in) Overall Height: 1 030 mm (40.6 in) Seat Height: 735 mm (28.9 in) Wheelbase: 1 175 mm (46.3 in) Ground Clearance: 130 mm (5.1 in) Dry Weight: 90 kg (198 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 88 cc 1-cylinder SOHC 4-stroke, automatic transmission. 6.7 hp (4.9 kW) @ 6 000 rpm, 7.7 Nm (0.79 kg-m) @ 5 500 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

2007 Suzuki year code: K7

2006 Suzuki 4-stroke Birdie 90 / FB90K7 Launched in Japan: March 2007 Initial serial number: BD43A-101120~ Color: Grayish Blue (YHV) No mechanical changes. The rear mirrors were changed from rectangle to round, also the shape of the mirror arms were new. The Birdie 50 was since the latest update fuel-injected, but the Birdie 90 never received similar updgrade. The history of the Birdie 90 came to an end with the 2009 model. Due to stricter emissions regulations, its production ended in November 2008.

2007 Suzuki FB 90 Birdie Overall Length: 1 830 mm (72.0 in) Overall Width: 700 mm (27.6 in) Overall Height: 1 030 mm (40.6 in) Seat Height: 735 mm (28.9 in) Wheelbase: 1 175 mm (46.3 in) Ground Clearance: 130 mm (5.1 in) Dry Weight: 90 kg (198 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 88 cc 1-cylinder SOHC 4-stroke, automatic transmission. 6.7 hp (4.9 kW) @ 6 000 rpm, 7.7 Nm (0.79 kg-m) @ 5 500 rpm Here's more Birdie FB90 info.

2008 Suzuki year code: K8

2008 Suzuki Birdie 50 Overall Length: 1 805 mm (71.1 in) Overall Width: 650 mm (25.6 in) Overall Height: 990 mm (39.0 in) Seat Height: 705 mm (27.8 in) Wheelbase: 1 175 mm (46.3 in) Ground Clearance: 105 mm (4.1 in) Dry Weight: 69 kg (152 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 49 cc single-cylinder 4-stroke. 4.4 hp (3.2 kW) @ 7 000 rpm, 4.9 Nm (0.50 kg-m) @ 5 500 rpm Here's more Suzuki JR series info.

2009 Suzuki year code: K9






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