Editing Suzuki GZ125 Marauder

{{Infobox Motorcycle
|name             = [[Suzuki]] GZ125
|image            = [[File:Suzuki-GZ125-Marauder-99--1.jpg|frameless|Suzuki GZ125]]
|aka              = GZ Marauder 125, GZ 125, GZ125 Marauder, GZ 125 Marauder
|manufacturer     = Suzuki
|parent_company   =
|production       = 1999 - 02
|model_year       =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            =
|engine           = Four stroke, single cylinder, OHC, 2 valves
|bore_stroke      =
|compression      = 9.5:1
|top_speed        =
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|torque           =
|fuel_system      =
|ignition         =
|spark_plug       =
|battery          =
|transmission     = 6 Speed
|frame            =
|suspension       =Front: Telescopic forks <br>
Rear: Swingarm, twin shock absorber, adjustable spring preload
|brakes           =Front: Single 275 mm disc <br>Rear: 130 mm Drum
|front_tire       = {{tire|110/80-16}} 
|rear_tire   	  = {{tire|130/90-15}} 
|rake_trail       =
|wheelbase        =
|length           =
|width            =
|height           =
|seat_height      = 685 mm / 27.0 in
|dry_weight       = 137 kg / 302 lbs
|wet_weight       =
|fuel_capacity    = 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal / 3.1 Imp gal
|oil_capacity     =
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}}



==Engine==
The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, single cylinder, OHC, 2 valves. The engine featured a 9.5:1 [[compression ratio]].  

==Chassis==
It came with a 110/80-16 front [[tire]] and a 130/90-15 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single 275 mm disc in the front and a 130 mm Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a  Telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Swingarm, twin shock absorber, adjustable spring preload. The GZ125 Marauder was fitted with a 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal / 3.1 Imp gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 137 kg / 302 lbs.  
== Photos ==
[[File:Suzuki-GZ125-Marauder-99--1.jpg|600px|Suzuki GZ125]]
[[File:Suzuki-GZ125-Marauder-99.jpg|600px|Suzuki GZ125]]

== Overview ==
Suzuki GZ 125 Marauder














Mid price cruiser style Suzuki GZ125 Marauder works well and makes a
decent learner steed. Its got more presence than the budget custom
style 125s like Yamahas SR125 but its usefully cheaper than the
twin cylinder alternatives which cost about a grand more when new.
The Suzuki GZ125 Marauder makes a decent, frugal urban commuter too.

Low seat height makes it an easy bike to control, especially at low
speed. Wide bars help more and the Suzuki GZ125 Marauder is pretty
handy in town as a result. The suspensions basic and the tires
thin, but the Suzuki GZ125 Marauder will still lean over in corners
until the footpegs scrape  something that happens later than on
most cruiser 125s thanks to good clearance.

Air cooled, two valve, four stroke, single cylinder  engines dont
get much simpler. It only makes 12bhp  three less than UK learner
law permits. But the Suzuki GZ125 Marauder is quite light so its
not too slow off the line plus a single makes batter low rev torque
than a twin. Get above 55mph and it get breathless  it takes
determination to get 65mph on the Suzuki GZ125 Marauder's clock.

Reliability is good unless the Suzuki GZ125 Marauder is neglected.
Low oil levels can harm the engine rapidly. Suzuki dont build the
most corrosion resistant bikes and their budget options are worse
still. Rust can appear quickly on chrome parts and ruin the Suzuki
GZ125 Marauder's looks  plenty of cleaning and protective spray
should keep it at bay.

There are cheaper learner-legal motorcycles than the Suzuki GZ125
Marauder  basic machines like Hondas CG125 do the same job just as
well for less money  but look plainer. Then theres the Chinese /
Korean alternatives  cheapo and some look funky but it's always a
gamble. The Suzuki GZ125 Marauder provides a good balance of pose,
performance and economy for the price. 100mpg is quite achievable
and running costs are low.

The Suzuki GZ125 Marauder is basic but effective as standard. The
riding positions pretty comfy and the pillion accommodations
better than many 125s. Wind turbulence is never a problem due to the
Suzuki GZ125 Marauder's modest speed. Theres plenty of extras
available from Suzuki and other suppliers, many of which are chromed
for added bling.
{|  class="wikitable"
|- 
!Make Model
|Suzuki GZ 125 Marauder
|- 
!Year
|1999 - 02
|- 
!Engine Type
|Four stroke, single cylinder, OHC, 2 valves
|- 
!Displacement
|124 cc / 7.6 cu in
|- 
!Bore X Stroke
|57 x 48.8 mm
|- 
!Compression
|9.5:1
|- 
!Cooling System
|Air cooled
|- 
!Induction
|Carburetor
|- 
!Starting
|Electric
|- 
!Max Power
|8.7 kW / 12 hp @ 9800 rpm
|- 
!Max Torque
|8.7 Nm / 0.9 kgf/m / 6.4 lb-ft @ 9500 rpm
|- 
!Transmission
|6 Speed
|- 
!Final Drive
|Chain
|- 
!Front Suspension
|Telescopic forks
|- 
!Front Wheel Travel
|120 mm / 4.7 in
|- 
!Rear Suspension
|Swingarm, twin shock absorber, adjustable spring preload
|- 
!Rear Wheel Travel
|90 mm / 3.5 in
|- 
!Front Brakes
|Single 275 mm disc
|- 
!Rear Brakes
|130 mm Drum
|- 
!Front Tire
|110/80-16
|- 
!Rear Tire
|130/90-15
|- 
!Seat Height
|685 mm / 27.0 in
|- 
!Dry Weight
|137 kg / 302 lbs
|- 
!Fuel Capacity
|14 Litres / 3.7 US gal / 3.1 Imp gal
|- 
!Overview
|Motorcycle News

|}
== External Links ==
* http://www.motorcyclenews.com

[[Category:Suzuki motorcycles]]