GV1400 Cavalcade

1986 Suzuki GV1400 Cavalcade Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Suzuki for the touring motorcycle segment, the 1986 Suzuki GV1400 Cavalcade utilizes a 1360 cc (83 cu in) liquid-cooled v4, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 112 HP (81.8 kW) at 7,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 123 Nm (90.7 lb-ft) at 5,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 82.4 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (5,500 rpm) and peak power (7,000 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the GV1400 Cavalcade measures 373.3 kg (823 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.3 HP/kg (3.33 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 780 mm (30.7 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,669 mm (65.7 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 23.09-liter (6.1 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 6.19 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 373 km (232 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 193 km/h (120 mph).