Suzuki GV1400 Cavalcade GT (1985-88)

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