Suzuki GV 1400 Cavalcade LX (1985-88) vs Honda VT 750C Shadow Phantom (2024)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Suzuki | Honda |
| Model: | GV 1400 Cavalcade LX | VT 750C Shadow Phantom |
| Years: | 1985-88 | 2024 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 82°V-Four, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, TSCC. | Four stroke, 52° V-twin, SOHC, 6 valve |
| Capacity: | 1360 cc / 83 cu in | 745 cc / 45.5 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 81 x 66 mm | 79 x 76 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Induction: | 4 x 33mm Mikuni BDS33SS carburetors | PGM-FI electronic fuel injection with automatic choke, 34mm throttle body |
| Ignition: | CDI | Digital 3-D mapping, two spark plugs per cylinder |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 81.6 kW / 112 hp @ 7000 rpm | 33.5 kW / 44.9 hp @ 5500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 124 Nm / 12.6 kgf-m / 91.5 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm | 65 Nm / 6.6 kgf-m / 47.9 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, multi-plate | Wet, multiplate with coil springs |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | Wide ratio 5 speed |
| Final Drive: | 32/12 (2.6) | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic, coil-spring, oil-damped, center-axle fork, 41mm tubes | 41mm telescopic fork |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 117 mm / 4.6 in. |
| Rear Suspension: | Swing Arm, pneumatic/coil spring, oil damped, air adjustable shock absorbers, Suzuki "Auto-Leveling" System | Dual conventional dampers with 5-step adjustable spring preload, 90mm wheel travel |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 106 mm / 4.2 in | 90 mm / 3.5 in. |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 310mm Discs, 2 piston calipers | Single 296 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single disc, 1 piston caliper | Single 276mm disc w/ 2-piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 130/90-16 67H | 120/90-17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 150/90-15 74H | 160/80-15 |
| Wheelbase: | 1670 mm / 65.7 in | 1641 mm / 64 5 in |
| Seat Height: | 780 mm / 30.8 in | 655 mm / 25.8 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 23 Litres / 6.1 US gal / 5.1 Imp gal | 14 liters (including 3.5-litre reserve) / 3.7 US gal |