Suzuki Gemma Questo 90
1986–1990

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The Suzuki Gemma Quest 90 was released in September 1986 in Japan for the domestic market. It was the successor model to the Gemma 80, a class-2 moped scooter that had been on sale since 1983. ”Gemma” is Italian and means ”jewel”, and the ”Quest” ”This is it”. So, the literal translation of ”Gemma Quest” is ”This is the jewel”. This Questo series was introduced as a evolution of the previous model, an enhanced second-generation Gemma. It also includes a younger brother model, Gemma Questo 50. However, a successor model to the Gemma 125, which was sold as an older model, was not added to the Questo lineup. The body of the Gemma Questo 90 is equipped with a reed valve air-cooled 2-stroke single-cylinder engine mounted on a pipe underbone frame. Although the number ”90” was added to the model name, the D105 engine used was 82cc, which was a mere 3 cm³ increase in displacement from the previous model's 79cc. The peak power of the engine is 7.2 hp at 6,500 rpm, that is 0.5 hp more compared to the Gemma 80. The seat is a tandem type for two people. Accordning to the laws of Japan, you are allowed to travle with a passenger with the Gemma Questo because it's classified as a class-2 moped. The transmission has also been changed from the Gemma 80's three-speed automatic to a V-belt continuously variable transmission for smooth acceleration performance. The retail price of the was Gemma Questo 90 was set to 176,000 yen, an increase of 2,000 yen from the price of the Gemma 80. In 1989, the price was dropped from 176,000 yen to 170,000 yen.

1986 Suzuki year code: G

Gemma Questo 90 was a medium displacement version of the second-generation Gemma with enhanced luxury. Two different two-tone color options were available, White / Light Blue and Black/ Dark Blue. "Gemma Quest 90" was sold until 1990 without any specification changes or model changes after its debut. Launched in Japan: September 1986 Sales period: 1989–1991 Model code: CS90DC Intial frame number: CD13A-100001 Recommended retail price in Japan: 176,000 yen

1986 Suzuki CS 90 Gemma Questo Overall Length: 1 640 mm (64.6 in) Overall Width: 645 mm (25.4 in) Overall Height: 995 mm (39.2 in) Seat Height: 700 mm (27.6 in) Wheelbase: 1 150 mm (45.3 in) Ground Clerarance: 100 mm (3.9 in) Dry weight: 67 kg (147 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 82 cc 1-cylinder 2-stroke. 7.2 hp (5.3 kW) @ 6 500 rpm, 8.5 Nm (0.87 kg-m) @ 5 500 rpm Here's even larger picture.

1986 Suzuki CS 90 Gemma Questo Overall Length: 1 640 mm (64.6 in) Overall Width: 645 mm (25.4 in) Overall Height: 995 mm (39.2 in) Seat Height: 700 mm (27.6 in) Wheelbase: 1 150 mm (45.3 in) Ground Clerarance: 100 mm (3.9 in) Dry weight: 67 kg (147 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 82 cc 1-cylinder 2-stroke. 7.2 hp (5.3 kW) @ 6 500 rpm, 8.5 Nm (0.87 kg-m) @ 5 500 rpm Here's even larger picture.

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