Suzuki GZ125LC Marauder
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| Suzuki GZ125LC Marauder | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 2003 - 05 |
| Engine | Four stroke, 65o V-Twin, OHC, 2 valves |
| Compression ratio | 10.3:1 |
| Ignition | Digital electronic |
| Transmission | 5 Speed, constant mesh |
| Suspension | Front: Conventional, oil damped, coil-sprung telescopic Rear: Swingarm, twin shock absorber, adjustable spring preload |
| Brakes | Front: Single 275 mm disc Rear: 130 mm Drum |
| Front Tire | 90/90-18 |
| Rear Tire | 130/90-15 |
| Wheelbase | 1520 mm / 59.8 in |
| Seat Height | 685 mm / 27.0 in |
| Weight | 140 kg / 309 lbs (dry), |
| Recommended Oil | Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 12 Liters / 3.2 US gal / 2.6 Imp gal |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine
The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, 65o V-Twin, OHC, 2 valves. The engine featured a 10.3:1 compression ratio.
Drive
Power was moderated via the Wet, multi-plate.
Chassis
It came with a 90/90-18 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 Conventional, oil damped, coil-sprung telescopic while the rear was equipped with a Swingarm, twin shock absorber, adjustable spring preload. The GZ125LC Marauder was fitted with a 12 Liters / 3.2 US gal / 2.6 Imp gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 140 kg / 309 lbs. The wheelbase was 1520 mm / 59.8 in long.
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Overview
Suzuki GZ 125LC 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.
| Make Model | Suzuki GZ 125 LC Marauder |
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| Year | 2003 - 05 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, 65o V-Twin, OHC, 2 valves |
| Displacement | 124 cc / 7.6 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 44 x 40.9 mm |
| Compression | 10.3:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Lubrication System | Wet sump |
| Induction | Carburetor, Mikuni BDS26 |
| Ignition | Digital electronic |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 9.8 kW / 13.3 hp @ 10 500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 9.8 Nm / 1.0 kgf/m / 7.2 lb-ft @ 9500 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission | 5 Speed, constant mesh |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | Conventional, oil damped, coil-sprung telescopic |
| 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 | 90/90-18 |
| Rear Tire | 130/90-15 |
| Rake | 31.7o |
| Trail | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Dimensions | Length: 2240 mm / 88.2 in Width: 880 mm / 34.6 in Height: 1110 mm / 43.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 1520 mm / 59.8 in |
| Seat Height | 685 mm / 27.0 in |
| Dry Weight | 140 kg / 309 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 12 Liters / 3.2 US gal / 2.6 Imp gal |
| Overview | Motorcycle News |