Suzuki GV1400 Cavalcade LX (1985-88)

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The Suzuki GV1400 Cavalcade LX is a motorcycle produced between 1985 and 1988. The bike has a liquid-cooled four-stroke 1360cc engine with a DOHC system, 4 valves per cylinder, and TSCC. Its 82 degrees V-Four engine uses 4 x 33mm Mikuni BDS33SS carburetors and CDI ignition, producing a maximum power output of 81.6 kW / 112 hp at 7000 rpm and a maximum torque of 124 Nm / 91.5 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm. The transmission is a wet, multi-plate clutch with a 5-speed gearbox, and the bike has a shaft final drive.

The front suspension a telescopic, coil-spring, oil-damped, center-axle fork with 41mm tubes, while the swing-arm rear suspension has pneumatic/coil spring, oil-damped, air-adjustable shock absorbers with Suzuki’s “Auto-Leveling” System. The bike has two 310mm discs, 2-piston caliper front brakes and a single disc, 1-piston caliper rear brake. The front tire is 130/90-16 67H and the rear tire is 150/90-15 74H. The Suzuki GV1400 Cavalcade LX has a rake angle of 29.0 degrees, a wheelbase of 1670 mm / 65.7 in, and a dry weight of 349 kg / 768 lbs. Its fuel tank capacity is 23 liters / 6.1 US gal / 5.1 Imp gal, and its fuel consumption average is 6.2 L/100 km / 16.2 km/l / 38 US mpg / 45.6 Imp mpg. Its standing 1/4 mile acceleration time is 12.8 sec / 163 km/h / 101 mph.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki GV 1400 Cavalcade LX

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, Suzuki “Auto-Leveling” System
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: 349 kg / 768 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

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