Suzuki GV 1200 GLF Madura (1984-86)

The Suzuki GV 1200GLF Madura is a motorcycle produced from 1984 to 1986. It has a four-stroke, 82-degree V-four, DOHC engine with a capacity of 1165cc and a compression ratio of 10.5:1. The cooling system is liquid-cooled, and it has 4×36 mm Mikuni BDS36SS carburetors for induction. The ignition is transistorized, and the starting is electric. The motorcycle has a maximum power of 85.4 KW or 117 hp. Its transmission is a 6-speed, and its final drive is a shaft. The frame is a double downtube full cradle, and the rake is 29.5o. The front suspension is 41mm air-adjustable forks, and the rear suspension is a single shock with adjustable spring preload and Kayaba damper. The front brakes are 2×280 mm discs with a 1 piston caliper, while the rear brake is a single 168 mm disc with a 1 piston caliper. The front and rear tyres have 110/80-19 and 140/80-16 respectively. The motorcycle has a length of 2225mm, a width of 870mm, and a height of 1215mm. It has a wheelbase of 1575mm and a seat height of 736mm. The fuel capacity is 3 litres, and the motorcycle has a consumption average of 6.4 L/100km. The dry weight is 245kg, and the wet weight is 268kg. The standing 1/4 mile is 11.7sec with a speed of 185 km/h or 115 mph.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki GV 1200GLF Madura

Year: 1984 – 86


Engine: Four stroke, 82 degreesV-Four, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 1165 cc / 71.1 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 78 x 61 mm
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
Cooling Sytem: Liquid cooled
Induction: 4 x 36 mm Mikuni BDS36SS carburetors
Ignition: Transistorized
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 85.4 KW / 117 hp
Clutch: Wet, multi-plate
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Shaft
Frame: Double downtube full cradle
Rake: 29.5o
Trail: 117 mm / 4.6 in

Front Suspension: 41mm Air adjustable forks, Kayaba
Front Wheel Travel: 160 mm / 6.3 in
Rear Suspension: Single shock, adjustable spring preload, Kayaba damper
Rear Wheel Travel: 115 mm / 4.5 in
Front Brakes: 2 x 280 mm Discs, 1 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Single 168 mm disc, 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 110/80 -19
Rear Tyre: 140/80 -16
Dimensions: Length: 2225 mm / 87.6 in Width: 870 mm / 34.3 in Height: 1215 mm / 47.8 in
Wheelbase: 1575 mm / 62 in
Seat Height: 736 mm / 29.0 in
Ground Clearance: 145 mm / 5.7 in
Dry Weight: 245 kg / 540 lbs
Wet Weight: 268 kg / 591 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 3 Litres / 3.4 US gal / 2.9 Imp gal
Consumption Average: 6.4 L/100 km / 15.5 km/l / 36.5 US mpg / 43.8 Imp mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.7sec / 185 km/h / 115 mph

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