Suzuki GV 1400LX CAVALCADE: history, specs, pictures
Suzuki GV 1400LX CAVALCADE | |
Manufacturer | |
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Production | 1985 |
Class | Cruiser |
Engine | Four stroke, 82 V-Four, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, TSCC. |
Bore / Stroke | 81.3mm x 81.3mm |
Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
Horsepower | 111.98 HP (83.5 KW) @ 7000RPM |
Torque | 90.72 ft/lbs (123.0 Nm) @ 5500RPM |
Fuel System | 4 x 33mm Mikuni BDS33SS carburetors |
Transmission | Gear box: 5-Speed Final Drive: Shaft |
Suspension | Front: Telescopic, coil-spring, oil-damped, center-axle fork, 41mm tubes Rear: Swing Arm, pneumatic/coil spring, oil damped, air adjustable shock absorbers, Suzuki "Auto-Leveling" System |
Brakes | Front: Double discs 310 mm Rear: Single disc |
Front Tire | 130/90-16 67H |
Rear Tire | 150/90-15 74H |
Wheelbase | 65.71 inches (1669 mm) |
Length | 99.61 inches (2530 mm) |
Width | 36.81 inches (935 mm) |
Seat Height | 30.71 inches (780 mm) |
Weight | 367.0 kg (wet) |
Recommended Oil | Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40 |
Manuals | Service Manual |
The Suzuki GV 1400LX CAVALCADE was a Four stroke, 82 V-Four, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, TSCC. Cruiser motorcycle produced by Suzuki in 1985. Max torque was 90.72 ft/lbs (123.0 Nm) @ 5500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 111.98 HP (83.5 KW) @ 7000 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 81.3mm bore x 81.3mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1360.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 5-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet, multiplate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 130/90-16 67H front tire and a 150/90-15 74H rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Double discs 310 mm in the front and a Single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic, coil-spring, oil-damped, center-axle fork, 41mm tubes while the rear was equipped with a Swing Arm, pneumatic/coil spring, oil damped, air adjustable shock absorbers, Suzuki "Auto-Leveling" System. The wheelbase was 65.71 inches (1669 mm) long.
1985 - 1988 Suzuki GV 1400LX CAVALCADE[edit | edit source]
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.