| MODEL | SUZUKI GV 1200GLF MADURA 1985 |
| Year | 1985 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, 82° V-four, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 1165 cc / 71.1 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 78 x 61 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 85.4 kW / 117 hp |
| Max Torque | — |
| Ignition | Transistorized |
| Induction | 4 x 36 mm Mikuni BDS36SS carburetors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 6 Speed |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Double downtube full cradle |
| Front Suspension | 41 mm air adjustable Kayaba forks, 160 mm / 6.3 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Single shock, adjustable spring preload, Kayaba damper, 115 mm / 4.5 in travel |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 280 mm discs, 1 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 168 mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2225 mm / 87.6 in |
| Overall Width | 870 mm / 34.3 in |
| Overall Height | 1215 mm / 47.8 in |
| Seat Height | 736 mm / 29.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 1575 mm / 62 in |
| Ground Clearance | 145 mm / 5.7 in |
| Dry Weight | 245 kg / 540 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 268 kg / 591 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 110/80-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 140/80-16 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 13 Litres / 3.4 US gal / 2.9 Imp gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.4 L/100 km / 36.5 US mpg |
| Top Speed | — |
The GV1200GLF Madura was Suzuki's big V-four shaft-drive cruiser, launched to rival Honda's Magna and Yamaha's V-Max. Its 1165 cc liquid-cooled DOHC engine made a claimed 117 hp, giving it quick acceleration for a cruiser.
