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|photo= M50ZK7 Silver.jpg
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|aka              = Marauder, M50
|aka              = Marauder, M50
|manufacturer    = [[Suzuki]]
|manufacturer    = Suzuki
|parent_company  =  
|parent_company  =  
|production      = 97-05
|production      = 97-05
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|predecessor      =  
|predecessor      =  
|successor        =  
|successor        =  
|class            = [[Cruiser]]
|class            = Cruiser
|engine          = 800cc
|engine          = 800cc
|bore_stroke      =  
|bore_stroke      =  
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|power            =  
|power            =  
|torque          =  
|torque          =  
|ignition        =  
|ignition        = Electronic Ignition (Transistorized)
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK DPR8EA-9}} '97-05
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK DPR8EA-9}} '97-05
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA YTX12-BS}} '97-05
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA YTX12-BS}} '97-05
|transmission    =  
|transmission    = 5-speed constant mesh
|final_drive= {{chain|530x116}}
|final_drive= {{chain|530x116}}
|front_sprocket= 15T
|front_sprocket= 15T
|rear_sprocket= 48T
|rear_sprocket= 48T
|frame            =  
|frame            =  
|suspension      =  
|suspension      = Front Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped. Rear Swingarm, coil spring, oil damped, spring pre-loaded 5-way adjustable
|brakes          =  
|brakes          = Front Disc brake, Rear Internal expanding
|front_tire      = {{tire|130/90-16}} '97-05
|front_tire      = {{tire|130/90-16}} '97-05
|rear_tire    = {{tire|150/90-15}} '97-05
|rear_tire    = {{tire|150/90-15}} '97-05
|rake_trail      =  
|rake_trail      =  
|wheelbase        =  
|wheelbase        = 1,645 mm (64.8 in)
|length          =  
|length          = 2,405 mm (94.7 in)
|width            =  
|width            = 750 mm (29.5 in)
|height          =  
|height          = 1,110 mm (43.7 in)
|seat_height      =  
|seat_height      = 700 mm (27.6 in)
|dry_weight      =  
|dry_weight      = 207 kg (456 lbs)
|wet_weight      =  
|wet_weight      =  
|fuel_capacity    =  
|fuel_capacity    = 13.0 L (3.4/2.9 US/Imp gal)
|oil_capacity    =  
|oil_capacity    = 2,100 ml (2.2/1.8 US/Imp qt) with filter change
|recommended_oil= Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40
|recommended_oil= Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40
|fuel_consumption =  
|fuel_consumption =  
|turning_radius  =  
|turning_radius  = 3.1 m (9.9 ft)
|related          =  
|related          =  
|competition      =  
|competition      =  

Latest revision as of 18:39, 15 March 2022

M50ZK7 Silver.jpg
Suzuki VZ800
Manufacturer
Also called Marauder, M50
Production 97-05
Class Cruiser
Engine
800cc
Top Speed 99 mph
Ignition Electronic Ignition (Transistorized)
Spark Plug NGK DPR8EA-9 '97-05
Battery YUASA YTX12-BS '97-05
Transmission 5-speed constant mesh
Final Drive Chain: 530x116
Front Sprocket 15T
Rear Sprocket 48T
Suspension Front Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped. Rear Swingarm, coil spring, oil damped, spring pre-loaded 5-way adjustable
Brakes Front Disc brake, Rear Internal expanding
Front Tire 130/90-16 '97-05
Rear Tire 150/90-15 '97-05
Wheelbase 1,645 mm (64.8 in)
Length 2,405 mm (94.7 in)
Width 750 mm (29.5 in)
Height 1,110 mm (43.7 in)
Seat Height 700 mm (27.6 in)
Weight 207 kg (456 lbs) (dry),
Oil Capacity 2,100 ml (2.2/1.8 US/Imp qt) with filter change
Recommended Oil Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40
Fuel Capacity 13.0 L (3.4/2.9 US/Imp gal)
Manuals Service Manual


The Suzuki VZ800 is a motorcycle produced by Suzuki beginning in 1997. It is commonly known as the Marauder, but in 2006 the marketing name was changed to the Suzuki M50.

1997 VZ800V[edit | edit source]

1997 Suzuki VZ800V


  • V.I.N. #: JS1VS53A V2100001
  • ENGINE PREFIX: S506-
  • ENGINE TYPE: 805cc, Four-stroke, V-Twin
  • MODEL CODE: 48E
  • COLOR: Black/Green, Orange/Silver
  • Street/drag race styling
  • Inverted-style front forks
  • Raised Marauder emblem on fuel tank
  • Chrome exhaust on right side
  • Dished-style cast aluminum rear wheel

1998 VZ800W[edit | edit source]

1998 Suzuki VZ800W


  • V.I.N. #: JS1VS53A W2100001
  • ENGINE PREFIX: S506-
  • ENGINE TYPE: 805cc, Four-stroke, V-Twin
  • MODEL CODE: 48E
  • COLOR: White/Red, Maroon/White
  • Street/drag race styling
  • Inverted-style front forks
  • Raised Marauder emblem on fuel tank
  • Chrome exhaust on right side
  • Chain final drive

1999 VZ800X[edit | edit source]

1999 Suzuki VZ800X
1999 Suzuki Marauder 800 in Red
1999 Suzuki Marauder 800 in Red


  • V.I.N. #: JS1VS53A X2100001
  • ENGINE PREFIX: S506-
  • ENGINE TYPE: 805cc, Four-stroke, V-Twin
  • MODEL CODE: 48E
  • COLOR 1: Red/Black - G7U
  • COLOR 2: Black/Green - E9N
  • Street/drag race styling
  • Inverted-style front forks
  • Raised Marauder emblem on fuel tank
  • Chrome exhaust on right side
  • Chain final drive

2000 VZ800Y[edit | edit source]

2000 Suzuki VZ800Y
2000 Suzuki Marauder VZ800 in Blue
2000 Suzuki Marauder VZ800 in Blue
2000 Suzuki Marauder VZ800 in Blue
2000 Suzuki Marauder VZ800 in Blue
2000 Suzuki Marauder VZ800 in Blue
2000 Suzuki Marauder VZ800 in Blue


  • V.I.N. #: JS1VS53A Y2100001
  • ENGINE PREFIX: S506-
  • ENGINE TYPE: 805cc, Four-stroke, V-Twin
  • MODEL CODE: 48E
  • COLOR 1: Black - 33J
  • COLOR 2: Blue/Black - BP8
  • Street/drag race styling
  • Inverted-style front forks
  • Marauder graphic on Black fuel tank
  • Raised Marauder emblem on Blue/Black fuel tank
  • Smooth chrome finish on frame covers

2001 VZ800K1[edit | edit source]

2001 Suzuki VZ800K1


  • V.I.N. #: JS1VS53A 12100001
  • ENGINE PREFIX: S506-
  • ENGINE TYPE: 805cc, Four-stroke, V-Twin
  • MODEL CODE: 48E
  • COLOR 1: Blue - YC2
  • COLOR 2: Maroon - YE2
  • Street/drag race styling
  • Inverted-style front forks
  • Marauder graphic on fuel tank
  • Smooth chrome finish on frame covers


2005[edit | edit source]

2005 Suzuki M50 in blue
2005 Suzuki M50 in red


2006[edit | edit source]

2006 Suzuki M50 in blue
2006 Suzuki M50 in gray


2007[edit | edit source]

2007 Suzuki M50 in black
2007 Suzuki M50 in violet
2007 Suzuki M50 special edition in silver