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).
Suzuki GV1400 Cavalcade weight overview
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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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.
Dry vs ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
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
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.
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.