The Suzuki GV 700 Madura motorcycle specifications include a 698 cc (42.59 cu in) engine, power of 72 hp (52.6 kW), a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 228 kg (502.7 lb).
Key specifications
How the Suzuki GV 700 Madura compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Suzuki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Suzuki database average.
About 10% higher than the Suzuki database average. Around the 61st percentile across Suzuki models.
About 15% higher than the Suzuki database average. Around the 64th percentile across Suzuki models.
Suzuki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Suzuki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
72 hp — more powerful than about 61% of Suzuki models with power data.
698 cc — larger displacement than about 64% of Suzuki models.
Dimensions compared with Suzuki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Suzuki models where that dimension is available.
2,225
2,137
4% above average.
880
823
7% above average.
1,205
1,158
4% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.316 hp/kg |
|---|---|
| Power-to-weight | 315.8 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 103.2 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.48:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 1985 |
|---|---|
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V4, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 698 cc (42.59 cu in) |
| Power | 72 hp (52.6 kW) |
| Bore × stroke | 69.0 x 46.7 mm (2.7 x 1.8 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 228 kg (502.7 lb) |
|---|---|
| Overall length | 2,225 mm (87.6 inches) |
| Overall width | 880 mm (34.6 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,205 mm (47.4 inches) |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.3158 hp/kg |
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Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Suzuki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Suzuki information before relying on them. Visit the official Suzuki website.