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Suzuki GV 1400 Cavalcade GT

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Make Model

Suzuki GV 1400 Cavalcade GT

Year

1985 - 88

Engine

Four stroke, 82°V-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
Three models
The GT is the entry level version missing cruise control and having basic suspension instead of air pressure controlled ones. GT was available also with glove compartment instead of Clarion radiocassette-intercom.

The LX is the middle model, already very equipped one. It has air compressor controlled suspension and pneumatically adjustable passenger seat and backrest, cruise control, Clarion radiocassette-intercom just to mention some of the features.

The LXE is the top of the line equipped even further than LX. It´s driver seat has also pneumatic comfortably control, wind control for driver, wide engine guards with fogd lights and blinker switch activated turning lights. Passenger has an adjustable neck rest and volume/balance controls for backrest integrated stereo speakers.