Suzuki GV 1400LX CAVALCADE: history, specs, pictures
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.
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 |
EngineEdit
A 81.3mm bore x 81.3mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1360.0 cubic centimeters.
DriveEdit
The bike has a 5-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet, multiplate.
ChassisEdit
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 CAVALCADEEdit
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.