Editing Suzuki VZ1600 Marauder

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{{Motorcycle
|name             = Suzuki VZ1600 Marauder
|photo=suzuki-vz1600-marauder-2004-2004-1.jpg
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|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       =
|battery          =
|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
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|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>
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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.  

==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==
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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
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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==
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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
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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==
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[[Category:Cruiser motorcycles]]
[[Category:Suzuki motorcycles]]
[[Category:2000s motorcycles]]