Suzuki GV1400 Cavalcade: history, specs, pictures

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Suzuki GV1400 Cavalcade
Manufacturer
Also called GV 1400 Cavalcade
Production 1986
Class Road
Engine
v4, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 81.0mm x 66.0mm
Top Speed 120 mph (193 km/h)
Horsepower 109.7 HP (81.8 KW) @ 7000RPM
Torque 90.72 ft/lbs (123.0 Nm) @ 5500RPM
Fuel System carburetor
Ignition transistorized
Spark Plug NGK PJR7A ‘86-89[1]
Battery YUASA SY50-N18L-AT ‘86-89[1]
Transmission Gear box: 5-speed

Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan)

Clutch: wet multi-plate
Final Drive Shaft ‘86-89[1]
Suspension Front: telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, non adjustable
Rear: auto level air ride, oil damped
Brakes Front: double disc. dual 2-piston calipers
Rear: single disc. single 2-piston caliper
Front Tire dunlop elite-3
Rear Tire dunlop elite-3
Wheelbase 65.71 inches (1669 mm)
Length 99.61 inches (2530 mm)
Width 36.81 inches (935 mm)
Height 60.98 inches (1549 mm)
Seat Height 30.71 inches (780 mm)
Weight 753.98 pounds (342.0 Kg) (dry), 373.3 kg (wet)
Oil Capacity 0.82 Gallon (3.10 Liters)
Recommended Oil Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40
Fuel Capacity 6.1 Gallon (23.09 Liters)
Fuel Consumption 6.19 liters/100 km (16.2 km/l or 38.00 mpg)
Manuals Service Manual


The Suzuki GV1400 Cavalcade was a v4, four-stroke Road motorcycle produced by Suzuki in 1986. It could reach a top speed of 120 mph (193 km/h). Max torque was 90.72 ft/lbs (123.0 Nm) @ 5500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 109.7 HP (81.8 KW) @ 7000 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a liquid cooled v4, four-stroke. A 81.0mm bore x 66.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1360.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin cam (dohc).

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-plate.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a dunlop elite-3 front tire and a dunlop elite-3 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via double disc. dual 2-piston calipers in the front and a single disc. single 2-piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, non adjustable while the rear was equipped with a auto level air ride, oil damped. The GV1400 Cavalcade was fitted with a 6.1 Gallon (23.09 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 753.98 pounds (342.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 65.71 inches (1669 mm) long.

In Media[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 2019 Western Power Sports Catalog. Western Power Sports. 2019.