Suzuki GV1400 Cavalcade Weight (823lb)

Quick answer

For the 1986 model year, the Suzuki GV1400 Cavalcade motorcycle has a supplied wet/running weight of 823 lb (373.3 kg) and a dry weight of 754 lb (342 kg).

Wet / running weight823 lb (373.3 kg)
Dry weight754 lb (342 kg)
Fuel capacity6.1 US gal (23.09 L)
Full tank fuel weight37.9 lb (17.2 kg)
Power / 100 lb13.61 hp / 100 lb
Model years covered
1986

Suzuki GV1400 Cavalcade weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

This sits in heavyweight territory. Riders should think about garage movement, backing up, surface slope and passenger/luggage load as much as the on-road feel.

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CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Suzuki GV1400 Cavalcade?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki GV1400 Cavalcade is heavier than about 87.5% of 12 Suzuki touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
823 lb (373.3 kg)
12 Suzuki touring motorcyclesMedian: 683.5 lb (310.1 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Dry vs ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight823 lb (373.3 kg)
Dry weight754 lb (342 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider973 lb (441.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 84.6% of total mass
180 lb rider1,003 lb (454.9 kg)bike + rider • bike is 82.1% of total mass
210 lb rider1,033 lb (468.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 79.7% of total mass

Suzuki GV1400 Cavalcade weight & related specs

Model years covered 1986
Wet / running weight 823 lb (373.3 kg)
Dry weight 754 lb (342 kg)
Engine displacement 1,360 cc
Power 112 hp
Torque 90.7 lb-ft (123 Nm)
Fuel capacity 6.1 US gal (23.09 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 37.9 lb (17.2 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Horsepower per 100 lb 13.61 hp / 100 lb
Pounds per horsepower 7.35 lb / hp
Torque per 100 lb 11.02 lb-ft / 100 lb
Displacement per pound 1.65 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 60.5 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 4.6%
Weight with full tank 791.9 lb (359.2 kg)

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki GV1400 Cavalcade is heavier than about 87.5% of 12 Suzuki touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Fuel capacity is 6.1 US gal (23.09 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, that represents roughly 37.9 lb (17.2 kg) of fuel when full.
Available power and weight figures produce a power-to-weight range of 13.61 hp per 100 lb. That is more useful for comparing acceleration potential than horsepower alone.

Suzuki GV1400 Cavalcade weight FAQ

What does the Suzuki GV1400 Cavalcade weigh ready to ride?

The supplied figures span 823 lb (373.3 kg) for wet/running weight and 754 lb (342 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.

Is the Suzuki GV1400 Cavalcade heavy compared with other Suzuki touring motorcycles?

Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 88th weight percentile in its Suzuki category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.

How much does the Suzuki GV1400 Cavalcade fuel weigh?

The listed tank capacity is 6.1 US gal (23.09 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 37.9 lb (17.2 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Suzuki curb-weight calculation.

How heavy is the Suzuki GV1400 Cavalcade with an average-size rider?

A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 1,003 lb (454.9 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.

How much horsepower does the Suzuki GV1400 Cavalcade have per 100 lb?

Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 13.61 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 81st percentile within the compatible Suzuki touring power-to-weight comparison.

What is the Suzuki GV1400 Cavalcade full-tank weight estimate?

Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 791.9 lb (359.2 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.

What is the difference between Suzuki GV1400 Cavalcade dry and wet weight?

The supplied model-year data shows roughly 69 lb (31.3 kg) between dry and wet/running weight. The exact gap can vary by year and by the manufacturer’s weight definition.

How much torque does the Suzuki GV1400 Cavalcade have per 100 lb?

The calculated torque-to-weight range is 11.02 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.

What is the Suzuki GV1400 Cavalcade displacement per pound?

Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.65 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.

Official information note

Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Suzuki Cycles website.