I really like this bike alot! Crusier bikes are just not the same today as this old 80s v4 monster! It fools so many people people because they look at it and since its not a sport bike think its nothing. They are wrong because it is so comfortable like a cruiser but when you twist that throttle it goes! It has a 6 speed and can go up to 150 mph which is rare with cruiser bikes of today. The only down side of it is that you have to put gas in it alot. I guess the v4 engine with small gas tank makes it that way. But for pure fun and messing with newer bikes that think they can dust you this bike is a suprise for them. I scare myself alot when I roll the throttle and get the rpms high. The cool thing also is its kind of rider friendly. I dont think it would be good for a beginner but someone who has rode awhile and wants comfort and some speed and power its a great bike!

Igot ahold of my Madura strictly by chance I had never even heard of one until I bought mine I got the bike for 1600 dollars with 35000 miles on it I have since put around 4000 miles on it since then and that's just riding around locally trips around 50 miles at a time and all in 4 months only thing it needs is a bigger tank I didn't find out how rare they are until my brother started looking it up my wife and I love it and are planning to ride a lot more this coming season still overall a great bike its thirty years old and can still hold its own against newer bikes

I bought a 1985 Suzuki Madura 1200 in 1986 from the dealer and rode it for 9 years. Sold it in a moment of weakness in 1995. I have collected 3 1200 parts bikes over the last few years and have now finally found a 5500 mile survivor. I drove 800 miles to get it. It hasn't run in 15 years but has been stored inside and was still owned by the original owner. It now resides in my garage and I can't wait to get into it and get it running. I've owned at least two dozen bikes since that first Madura and I always kicked myself for selling it. It's a beautiful, powerful machine and scary fast if you want it to be. The only downside to it is the small fuel tank. You can only get about 125 miles out of it. I carried a 1 gallon extra tank with me on long trips. The upside is it is very unique and I lost count of the number of people who used to ask me where to get one. Bike Bandit still sells a lot of factory packaged parts for this bike.

6 months ago in January I saw this 1200 madura for sale for 520 dollars or best offer.. said there was 5100 actual miles on it. So I called.. it was about 45 mils north of here in Daytona.. I found out the bike had the carbs off of it but all was there.. They was removed for cleaning.. So I bring the bike home and clen the carbs and assemble and it runs great! When I took it for a short ride up the street I could not believe the power.. and most of all the comfort.. Most comfortable bike I ever rode. I have several KZ900 and 1000 from the '70s and I ride them all every 2 weeks to keep them fresh. Getting to be a pain and will sell some soon/.. But not this Gv1200 madura.. I am going to take a cross counrty trip on it. What a bike. I love the damn thing.

Up from the Keys in Florida on I 75 ( VACATIONING )heading North aprox. 90 Farenhieght .Did alligator ally at about a 100mph steady. 20 miles before Tampa the transfer to the drive shaft locked up solid at about 90 mph. Had a brand new rear tire on. thank god for that. It flat spotted the tire completely,[Tire is toast,] but I managed to keep the bike up and thankfully I wasn't in the midst of any traffic at that time . Skidded it off of the 2 lane interstate to the untraveled portion and un coiled for about 20 min. Lubrication PROBLEM!!. Other than that no issues.. Sold bike to a dealer. I'm at present trying to locate another 1200, 1986 to Buy. LOL. note---CHECK ALL LUBE.!!

Just bought this bike at a heck of a deal.Mint condition and never been stored outside ever.Only 27000 kms and is the 1200GLF Canadian model.Last bike I owned was a gold wing a long time ago.This is one powerful bike and am looking forwards to warm weather for sure.

My thoughts onthis bike are many, 1st of all it is reliable as reliable as names like BMW and GoldWing. You can always find little quirks tthaat could be improved, the biggest downside to this bike is its fuel range, the foot peg location is i guess for really short people the bike could for sure be lowered and the seat height could drop by 4 inches. But i dont want to sound negative, cause this is a ve3ry fine motorcycle mine has never broke down never ever. The only thing ever to go wrong with my is right ut of las vegas my main electrical connector came loose shuting the whole bike down. IT has plenty of power, with nomal ridding the engine last for ever cause 1 does not have to run it hard, its a really good cruisng tour bike as i call it, casue that is what it does, and it blows the doors off of the big touring bikes. My suzuki has been all over the US and has even been in mexico once.If some 1 is looking or a bike this 1 would be hard to beat,anyway I could write a novel on this bike so i will leave it as is, 1 thing that i highly recomend and ican not stress enough this is not a beginners bike, please do not buy this bike if you are new to motorcycling

Ive had my 1200 mudura for 2 1/2 years and totally love it ,one of the best bikes Ive driven,i just wish the tank was bigger so's to hold more fuel.
this is a fast and powerful bike ,love it to death .

I have owned my Suzuki Madura 1200 for five years now (2009) and ride in all weather and pass everything on the road. I own four 1200's, a 700 and a Cavalcade, the big brother. What can I say?
Love 'em, love 'em love 'em.
I see another one on the road by chance maybe once a month if I watch carefully.
No other bike compares with the sound, power, grace and rarity.

Pro's:
AWESOME POWER, smooth, a little loud for touring; you might want earplugs, comfortable front seating.

Con's:
The headlight sucks, I put in a sealed beam automotive type.
The rear shock is soft, I replaced it with a Honda ST1100 one.
The rear seat is like sitting on a sewer pipe, I pulled out the tool box in it and replaced it with a block of high density foam.
Added custom grips and a throttle lock, crash guards, a pair of highway pegs and a nice big windshield.
I also replaced the spoke wheels (as pretty as they are with the flat spokes) with a set of mags from the later GS series. Had a high speed front tube blowout once and lived to tell about it. Never again.

Check out the forum on Delphi for a good informative support group.

The Suzuki Madura 1200 is a really comfy bike and easy to handle.
Can't wait to ride it everyday. As soon as i leave work, i pick up my keys, turn it and ride.

Also, nice look and sound.

I just love my bike..

I have had three with no major problems other than rear spokes breaking with abusive burn outs.

I am going on my second year with my 85 Suzuki Madura, and I just keep on falling in love with it. The bike was built and designed for me, ha ha. I am just 26 and plan on keeping my madura forever. Hands down the best bike I have ever rode, and I ride every bike that gives ma a chance.