The Suzuki GV1400 Cavalcade GT motorcycle was produced between 1985 and 1988. It has a four-stroke, 1360 cc engine with a 9.5:1 compression ratio, cooled by liquid and equipped with four 33mm Mikuni BDS33SS carburetors. It has a maximum power output of 112 hp at 7000 rpm and maximum torque of 124 Nm at 5500 rpm. The transmission is a five-speed, with a wet multi-plate clutch and shaft final drive. The front suspension features telescopic, oil-damped, and coil-spring with 41mm tubes, while the rear has pneumatic/coil spring, oil-damped, and air-adjustable shock absorbers. The braking system consists of 2 x 310mm discs with 2 piston calipers in the front, and a single disc with 1 piston caliper in the rear. The motorcycle has a GVWR of 1300 lbs, and a fuel capacity of 23 liters. It has a standing quarter mile time of 12.8 seconds and a top speed of 163 km/h.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Suzuki GV 1400 Cavalcade GT
| Year | 1985 – 88 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, 82 degreesV-Four, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, TSCC. |
| Capacity | 1360 cc / 83 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke | 81 x 66 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Induction | 4 x 33mm Mikuni BDS33SS carburetors |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Starting | Electric |
| Battery | 12V, 20Ah |
| Max Power | 81.6 kW / 112 hp @ 7000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 124 Nm / 12.6 kgf-m / 91.5 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| Primary Drive | 72/41 (1.76) |
| Final Drive | 32/12 (2.6) |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 33/12 (2.75) / 2nd 32/19 (1.68) / 3rd 25/20 (1.25) / 4th 25/25 (1.00) / 5th 23/27 (0.85) |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic, coil-spring, oil-damped, center-axle fork, 41mm tubes |
| Front Wheel Travel | 150 mm / 5.9 in |
| Rear Suspension | Swing Arm, pneumatic/coil spring, oil damped, air adjustable shock absorbers |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 106 mm / 4.2 in |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 310mm Discs, 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 130/90-16 67H |
| Rear Tyre | 150/90-15 74H |
| Rake | 29.0o |
| Trail | 119 mm / 4.7 in |
| Dimensions | Length: 2530 mm / 99.6 in Width: 935 mm / 36.8 in Height: 1550 mm / 61.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 1670 mm / 65.7 in |
| Ground Clearance | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Seat Height | 780 mm / 30.8 in |
| Turning Circle | 3.3 m / 10.8 ft |
| Dry Weight | 331 kg / 730 lbs |
| GVWR | 590kg / 1300 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 23 Litres / 6.1 US gal / 5.1 Imp gal |
| Oil Capacity | 3.2 Litres / 3.4 US qt / 2.8 Imp qt |
| Fuel Consumption Average | 6.2 L/100 km / 16.2 km/l / 38 US mpg / 45.6 Imp mpg |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 12.8 sec / 163 km/h / 101 mph |
