The Suzuki GV 1200GLF Madura is a motorcycle produced from 1984 to 1986. It has a four-stroke, 82-degree V-four, DOHC engine with a capacity of 1165cc and a compression ratio of 10.5:1. The cooling system is liquid-cooled, and it has 4×36 mm Mikuni BDS36SS carburetors for induction. The ignition is transistorized, and the starting is electric. The motorcycle has a maximum power of 85.4 KW or 117 hp. Its transmission is a 6-speed, and its final drive is a shaft. The frame is a double downtube full cradle, and the rake is 29.5o. The front suspension is 41mm air-adjustable forks, and the rear suspension is a single shock with adjustable spring preload and Kayaba damper. The front brakes are 2×280 mm discs with a 1 piston caliper, while the rear brake is a single 168 mm disc with a 1 piston caliper. The front and rear tyres have 110/80-19 and 140/80-16 respectively. The motorcycle has a length of 2225mm, a width of 870mm, and a height of 1215mm. It has a wheelbase of 1575mm and a seat height of 736mm. The fuel capacity is 3 litres, and the motorcycle has a consumption average of 6.4 L/100km. The dry weight is 245kg, and the wet weight is 268kg. The standing 1/4 mile is 11.7sec with a speed of 185 km/h or 115 mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Suzuki GV 1200GLF Madura
| Year | 1984 – 86 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, 82 degreesV-Four, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity | 1165 cc / 71.1 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke | 78 x 61 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Cooling Sytem | Liquid cooled |
| Induction | 4 x 36 mm Mikuni BDS36SS carburetors |
| Ignition | Transistorized |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 85.4 KW / 117 hp |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| Frame | Double downtube full cradle |
| Rake | 29.5o |
| Trail | 117 mm / 4.6 in |
| Front Suspension | 41mm Air adjustable forks, Kayaba |
| Front Wheel Travel | 160 mm / 6.3 in |
| Rear Suspension | Single shock, adjustable spring preload, Kayaba damper |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 115 mm / 4.5 in |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 280 mm Discs, 1 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 168 mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 110/80 -19 |
| Rear Tyre | 140/80 -16 |
| Dimensions | Length: 2225 mm / 87.6 in Width: 870 mm / 34.3 in Height: 1215 mm / 47.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 1575 mm / 62 in |
| Seat Height | 736 mm / 29.0 in |
| Ground Clearance | 145 mm / 5.7 in |
| Dry Weight | 245 kg / 540 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 268 kg / 591 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 3 Litres / 3.4 US gal / 2.9 Imp gal |
| Consumption Average | 6.4 L/100 km / 15.5 km/l / 36.5 US mpg / 43.8 Imp mpg |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 11.7sec / 185 km/h / 115 mph |
