Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura - [1984] Review and Comparison including Similar Bikes, Alternative Bikes, Performance Specs and Technical Information.
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Performance Review: Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura - [1984]

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Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura - [1984]

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Figures & Specs Summary:

  • Edition: Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura
  • Year: 1984 | Type: Cruiser
  • Engine: 698 cc (42.5 ci) 16 Valve
  • Engine Type: Horizontal In-Line | Cylinders: 4
  • Engine Stroke: Two | Valve Config: DOHC
  • Fuel Delivery: Carburettor
  • Cooling: Liquid | Fuel Type: Petrol
  • Transmission: 6 speed | Manual
  • Drive: Shaft
  • Wet Weight: 0 kgs (0 lbs)
  • Dry Weight: 0 kgs (0 lbs)
  • Power: 72 bhp (53 kW) @ 9500 rpm
  • Torque: 45.5 lb-ft (61.6 Nm) @ 8000 rpm
  • BHP Per Ton: bhp
  • Torque Per Ton: lb-ft
  • 0-60 mph (96.6 kph): 1.0 secs
  • 0-100 kph (0-62 mph): 1.0 secs
  • Top Speed: 0 mph (0.0 kph)
  • 1/4 Mile (Est.): 13.93 secs @ 0 mph
  • Frame: Steel
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Suzuki GV 700 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1984. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1984 Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk S and the 1984 Suzuki TS 125 Single Cylinder.This particular Suzuki GV 700 has a 698cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Horizontal In-Line Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Carburettor.

Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk S - [1984] image

An alternative Horizontal In-Line engine, Cruiser style motorbike includes the Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk S - [1984]

The 1984 GV 700 shares its Horizontal In-Line engine and Cruiser style configuration with the likes of the 1984 Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk S and the 1982 Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the GV 700's Cruiser style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1978 Yamaha XS 750 Special | 1978cc.1982 Yamaha XS 400 L Maxim | 1982cc.

Power and Torque:

Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, give or take 50kg.

Honda X-ADV 745 - [2025] image

The 1984 Suzuki GV 700 shares the same bhp with the Honda X-ADV 745 - [2025]

In terms of power the 698cc 16 valve Horizontal In-Line 4 cylinder engine produces 72 bhp (53 kW) @ 9500 rpm similar to the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [57.8 bhp (43 kW) @ 6750 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally [72.4 bhp (53 kW) @ 9000 rpm].

The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 45.5 lb-ft (61.6 Nm) @ 8000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder [50.0 lb-ft (67.7 Nm) @ 6500 rpm].

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Suzuki GV 700 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

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The has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1984 Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura.

The 1984 Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura has a Power to weight ratio of bhp per ton and lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1984 GV 700 competing with the No rows returned.


Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Suzuki GV 700 generating around lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the No rows returned.

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 1.0 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 1.0 secs, this makes the Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura similar in acceleration to the 2020 Suzuki SV 650 ABS (1.0 secs) and the 2017 Suzuki SV 650 Scrambler (1.0 secs). This Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).

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Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 1984 Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura and the 1991 Kawasaki VN 750 Vulcan

When talking about the performance of the 1984 Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.5 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1991 Kawasaki VN 750 Vulcan (13.5 secs) and the 1968 Honda CL 450 Scrambler (13.5 secs).

Top Speed:

The 1984 version of the Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura has a maximum speed of 0mph.

Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan - [2013] image

Top Speed of the 1984 GV 700 equals the 2013 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan

If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1984 Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura then how about a 2013 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph) and the 2002 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph).

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