Suzuki GV1400LX Cavalcade
Suzuki GV1400LX Cavalcade | |
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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, Suzuki "Auto-Leveling" System |
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 | 349 kg / 768 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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
Power was moderated via the Wet, multi-plate.
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 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, Suzuki "Auto-Leveling" System. The GV1400LX Cavalcade was fitted with a 23 Liters / 6.1 US gal / 5.1 Imp gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 349 kg / 768 lbs. The wheelbase was 1670 mm / 65.7 in long.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
Suzuki GV 1400LX Cavalcade
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 LX |
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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, 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 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 | 349 kg / 768 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 |