When did the Suzuki 700 Madura come out?
With this late-1984 new-model introduction, Suzuki’s two brand-spanking-new V-four Specials with nearly identical styling, feel and appeal await their turn on the street. The differences between the 700 Madura and the 1200 we tested in August very nearly amount to just two items: price and displacement.
What’s the price of a 1984 Suzuki Madura?
At a suggested retail tag of $3549, the 700 Madura commands a premium price; all other 1984 700s come in from $150 to $500 less. On the other hand, the smaller Suzuki costs a whopping $950 less than the GV1200, making it a bargain-basement Madura.
How many CC does a Suzuki GV 1200 Madura have?
Make Model Suzuki GV 1200GLF Madura Year 198 4 – 86 Engine F our stroke, 82°V-Four, D OHC, 4 valves Capacity 1165 cc / 71.1 cu in Bore x Stroke 78 x 61 mm
What’s the top speed of a Suzuki Madura?
At the drag strip the GV700 managed a best run of 13.47 seconds at 98.70 mph, only fair performance for today’s crop of 700s. Hard-nosed thrashing, whether in a straight line or on a twisty road, is not the Madura’s forte at all.
When did the Suzuki Madura first come out?
Suzuki Madura. The Suzuki Madura was a cruiser motorcycle sold by Suzuki in 1985 and 1986.
What kind of rear suspension does a Suzuki Madura have?
In addition to the maintenance-free lifters, the Madura had a self-adjusting hydraulically actuated clutch, and a low-maintenance, shaft final drive. The rear suspension was a sophisticated monoshock arrangement that used a single rear swingarm tube to carry the driveshaft as well.
What’s the horsepower of a Suzuki Madura 1200?
The Madura 1200 was factory rated at 117 hp, while the V65 Magna was rated at 116 hp. Actual power in a road-tested bike was found to be about 89 horsepower (66 kW). For comparison, a same year V65 put down 93 hp, and the 1985-2007 Vmax (1198cc)rated at 145HP would usually dyno 110-116HP at the rear wheel with just a 5-speed transmission.
Which is better a Suzuki Madura or a Suzuki Magna?
According to Peter Seifert of Vernon, B.C., Canada, 5099 Maduras were produced. The Madura had a V-four engine with hydraulic lifters. The lifters reduced maintenance, and avoided the kind of cam-wear problems that plagued the Magna. Despite displacing 100 cc more, the Madura didn’t have more power or torque than the Magna.