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{{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}} Marauder: review, history, specs}}
{{Motorcycle
|name            = Suzuki VZ1600 Marauder
|photo=suzuki-vz1600-marauder-2004-2004-1.jpg
|aka              =
|manufacturer    = Suzuki
|parent_company  =
|production      = 2004 - 2005
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            = Cruiser
|engine          = four-stroke, liquid-cooled, V-twin, SOHC, 8-valves
|bore_stroke      = 101.6mm x 101.6mm
|compression      = 9.0:1
|top_speed        =
|power            = 72.95 HP (54.4 KW) @ 5300RPM
|torque          = 92.2 ft/lbs (125.0 Nm) @ 2800RPM
|fuel_system      = Electronic Injection
|ignition        =
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK DPR6EA-9}} '04
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA YTX16-BS}} '04
|transmission    = Gear box: 5 speed, manual <br>
Final Drive: Shaft <br>
Clutch: Wet multi-disc, manual <br>
 
|frame            =
|suspension      =Front: Inverted telescopic, [[coil]] spring, oil damped <br>
Rear: Twin shock, air-adjustable preload, 4-way adjustable rebound damping
|brakes          =Front: Dual [[hydraulic]] discs <br>Rear: Single hydraulic disc
|front_tire      = {{tire|130/70-R17}}
|rear_tire    = {{tire|170/60-R17}}
|rake_trail      =
|wheelbase        = 67.09 inches (1704 mm)
|length          = 94.88 inches (2410 mm)
|width            = 33.5 inches (851 mm)
|height          =
|seat_height      = 27.6 inches (701 mm)
|dry_weight      =
|wet_weight      = 289.0 kg
|fuel_capacity    =
|oil_capacity    =
|recommended_oil=Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|related          = [[Kawasaki VN1600B]]
|competition      =
|oil_filter={{oilfilter|K&N KN-204}}<ref name="kl_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog|publisher=[https://www.klsupply.com/ K&L Supply Co]|date=2019}}</ref>
|air_filter={{airfilter|K&N KA-1596}} `04-05<ref name="kl_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog|publisher=[https://www.klsupply.com/ K&L Supply Co]|date=2019}}</ref>
}}
The '''[[Suzuki]] VZ1600 Marauder''' was a four-stroke, liquid-cooled, V-twin, SOHC, 8-valves Cruiser [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Suzuki]] in 2004. Max [[torque]] was 92.2 ft/lbs (125.0 Nm) @ 2800 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 72.95 HP (54.4 KW) @ 5300 RPM.
The '''[[Suzuki]] VZ1600''' is basically a rebranded '''[[Kawasaki]] Vulcan Meanstreak 1600'''.
==Engine==
A 101.6mm [[bore]] x 101.6mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 1552.0 cubic centimeters. 
 
==Drive==
The bike has a 5 speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-disc, manual. 
 
==Chassis==
It came with a 130/70 R17 front [[tire]] and a 170/60 R17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Dual hydraulic discs in the front and a Single hydraulic disc in the rear. The front suspension was a  Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped while the rear was equipped with a Twin shock, air-adjustable preload, 4-way adjustable rebound damping. The wheelbase was 67.09 inches (1704 mm) long. 
 
==2004 Suzuki VZ1600 Marauder==
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
File:suzuki-vz1600-marauder-2004-2004-1.jpg|600px|2004 Suzuki VZ1600 Marauder
File:suzuki-vz1600-marauder-2004-2004-0.jpg|600px|2004 Suzuki VZ1600 Marauder
</gallery>
 
The 2004 MY VZ1600 Marauder builds on the Marauder 800 and takes things on the big-bore side of life. The power unit is a liquid-cooled SOHC 4 stroke v-twin which produces 73 hp and 125 Nm of torque to get you going and provides lots of passing nerve, as well as effortless highway speed. The 5-speed shaft transmission has aggressive close-ratio gearing.
 
With plenty of real estate for two, the Marauder 1600 opens a new chapter in Suzuki's history, adding to the overall comfort, and streetability. And with new, sportbike-derived suspensions and brakes, things also look goo on the safety side, as well.
 
==2005 Suzuki VZ 1600 MARAUDER==
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
File:suzuki-vz-1600-marauder-2005-2005-2.jpg|600px|2005 Suzuki VZ 1600 MARAUDER
File:suzuki-vz-1600-marauder-2005-2005-1.jpg|600px|2005 Suzuki VZ 1600 MARAUDER
File:suzuki-vz-1600-marauder-2005-2005-0.jpg|600px|2005 Suzuki VZ 1600 MARAUDER
</gallery>
 
The powerful engine utilizes a compact combustion chamber, digital fuelinjection system with dual 40mm throttle bodies and dualplug digital ignition. The result is precise engine response and gobs of torque.
 
==References==
{{reflist}}
 
{{Suzuki}}
 
[[Category:2000s motorcycles]]
 
 
[[Category:Suzuki motorcycles|VZ1600]]
[[Category:Suzuki Marauder series]]

Latest revision as of 17:31, 26 November 2019

Suzuki-vz1600-marauder-2004-2004-1.jpg
Suzuki VZ1600 Marauder
Manufacturer
Production 2004 - 2005
Class Cruiser
Engine
four-stroke, liquid-cooled, V-twin, SOHC, 8-valves
Bore / Stroke 101.6mm x 101.6mm
Compression ratio 9.0:1
Horsepower 72.95 HP (54.4 KW) @ 5300RPM
Torque 92.2 ft/lbs (125.0 Nm) @ 2800RPM
Fuel System Electronic Injection
Air Filter K&N KA-1596 `04-05[1]
Spark Plug NGK DPR6EA-9 '04
Battery YUASA YTX16-BS '04
Transmission Gear box: 5 speed, manual

Final Drive: Shaft

Clutch: Wet multi-disc, manual
Suspension Front: Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear: Twin shock, air-adjustable preload, 4-way adjustable rebound damping
Brakes Front: Dual hydraulic discs
Rear: Single hydraulic disc
Front Tire 130/70-R17
Rear Tire 170/60-R17
Wheelbase 67.09 inches (1704 mm)
Length 94.88 inches (2410 mm)
Width 33.5 inches (851 mm)
Seat Height 27.6 inches (701 mm)
Weight 289.0 kg (wet)
Oil Filter K&N KN-204[1]
Recommended Oil Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40
Related Kawasaki VN1600B
Manuals Service Manual

The Suzuki VZ1600 Marauder was a four-stroke, liquid-cooled, V-twin, SOHC, 8-valves Cruiser motorcycle produced by Suzuki in 2004. Max torque was 92.2 ft/lbs (125.0 Nm) @ 2800 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 72.95 HP (54.4 KW) @ 5300 RPM. The Suzuki VZ1600 is basically a rebranded Kawasaki Vulcan Meanstreak 1600.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 101.6mm bore x 101.6mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1552.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5 speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-disc, manual.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 130/70 R17 front tire and a 170/60 R17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Dual hydraulic discs in the front and a Single hydraulic disc in the rear. The front suspension was a Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped while the rear was equipped with a Twin shock, air-adjustable preload, 4-way adjustable rebound damping. The wheelbase was 67.09 inches (1704 mm) long.

2004 Suzuki VZ1600 Marauder[edit | edit source]

The 2004 MY VZ1600 Marauder builds on the Marauder 800 and takes things on the big-bore side of life. The power unit is a liquid-cooled SOHC 4 stroke v-twin which produces 73 hp and 125 Nm of torque to get you going and provides lots of passing nerve, as well as effortless highway speed. The 5-speed shaft transmission has aggressive close-ratio gearing.

With plenty of real estate for two, the Marauder 1600 opens a new chapter in Suzuki's history, adding to the overall comfort, and streetability. And with new, sportbike-derived suspensions and brakes, things also look goo on the safety side, as well.

2005 Suzuki VZ 1600 MARAUDER[edit | edit source]

The powerful engine utilizes a compact combustion chamber, digital fuelinjection system with dual 40mm throttle bodies and dualplug digital ignition. The result is precise engine response and gobs of torque.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog. K&L Supply Co. 2019.