Suzuki GV1400GT Cavalcade

Suzuki GV1400GT Cavalcade
Manufacturer	Suzuki
Production	1985 - 88
Engine	Four stroke, 82°V-Four, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, TSCC.
Compression ratio	9.5:1
Ignition	CDI
Battery	12V, 20Ah
Transmission	5 Speed
Suspension	Front: Telescopic, coil-spring, oil-damped, center-axle fork, 41mm tubes Rear: Swing Arm, pneumatic/coil spring, oil damped, air adjustable shock absorbers
Brakes	Front: 2 x 310mm Discs, 2 piston calipers Rear: Single disc, 1 piston caliper
Front Tire	130/90-16 67H
Rear Tire	150/90-15 74H
Wheelbase	1670 mm / 65.7 in
Seat Height	780 mm / 30.8 in
Weight	331 kg / 730 lbs (dry),
Oil Capacity	3.2 Liters / 3.4 US qt / 2.8 Imp qt
Recommended Oil	Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40
Fuel Capacity	23 Liters / 6.1 US gal / 5.1 Imp gal
Manuals	Service Manual

Engine

The engine was a Liquid cooled cooled Four stroke, 82°V-Four, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, TSCC.. The engine featured a 9.5:1 compression ratio.

Drive

Power was moderated via the Wet, multi-plate.

Chassis

It came with a 130/90-16 67H front tire and a 150/90-15 74H rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2 x 310mm Discs, 2 piston calipers in the front and a Single disc, 1 piston caliper 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. The GV1400GT Cavalcade was fitted with a 23 Liters / 6.1 US gal / 5.1 Imp gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 331 kg / 730 lbs. The wheelbase was 1670 mm / 65.7 in long.

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Overview

Suzuki GV 1400 Cavalcade GT

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.

Make Model	Suzuki GV 1400 Cavalcade GT
Year	1985 - 88
Engine Type	Four stroke, 82°V-Four, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, TSCC.
Displacement	1360 cc / 83 cu in
Bore X Stroke	81 x 66 mm
Compression	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	32/12 (2.6)
Primary Drive	72/41 (1.76)
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 Tire	130/90-16 67H
Rear Tire	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 Liters / 6.1 US gal / 5.1 Imp gal
Oil Capacity	3.2 Liters / 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