Suzuki VZ800 Marauder: history, specs, pictures
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| 'Suzuki VZ800 Marauder' | |
| Manufacturer | [[Suzuki]] |
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| Also called | VZ 800 Marauder |
| Production | 1997 - 2004 |
| Class | [[:Category:Cruiser motorcycles|Cruiser]] [[Category:Cruiser motorcycles]] |
| Engine | 4-stroke, liquid cooled, 45° V-twin, SOHC, 8-valves, TSCC |
| Bore / Stroke | 83.8mm x 83.8mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 99 mph (160 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 48.95 HP (36.5 KW) @ 6500RPM |
| Torque | 47.94 ft/lbs (65.0 Nm) @ 5000RPM |
| Fuel System | Mikuni BDS36 carburetor |
| Spark Plug | NGK DPR8EA-9 ‘97-05[1] |
| Battery | YUASA YTX12-BS ‘97-05[1] |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5 speed, manual Final Drive: Chain |
| Final Drive | Chain: 530 ‘97-05[1] |
| Suspension | Front: Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, 140mm travel Rear: Dual shocks, 102mm in travel, 5-way adjustable spring preload |
| Brakes | Front: Dual 300mm discs Rear: Drum 180mm |
| Front Tire | 130/90-16 67H |
| Rear Tire | 150/90-15 M/C 74H |
| Wheelbase | 64.8 inches (1646 mm) |
| Length | 93.11 inches (2365 mm) |
| Width | 29.49 inches (749 mm) |
| Height | 43.7 inches (1110 mm) |
| Seat Height | 27.6 inches (701 mm) |
| Weight | 456.36 pounds (207.0 Kg) (dry), 207.0 kg (wet) |
| Oil Filter | K&N KN-138[2] |
| Recommended Oil | Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.43 Gallon (13.00 Liters) |
| Fuel Consumption | 0.51 liters/100 km (196.1 km/l or 461.22 mpg) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Suzuki VZ800 Marauder was a 4-stroke, liquid cooled, 45° V-twin, SOHC, 8-valves, TSCC Cruiser motorcycle produced by Suzuki between 1997 and 2004. It could reach a top speed of 99 mph (160 km/h). Max torque was 47.94 ft/lbs (65.0 Nm) @ 5000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 48.95 HP (36.5 KW) @ 6500 RPM.
Engine
The engine was a liquid cooled 4-stroke, liquid cooled, 45° V-twin, SOHC, 8-valves, TSCC. A 83.8mm bore x 83.8mm stroke result in a displacement of just 805.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a single overhead cams (sohc).
Drive
The bike has a 5 speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-disc, manual.
Chassis
It came with a 130/90-16 67H front tire and a 150/90-15 M/C 74H rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Dual 300mm discs in the front and a Drum 180mm in the rear. The front suspension was a Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, 140mm travel while the rear was equipped with a Dual shocks, 102mm in travel, 5-way adjustable spring preload. The VZ800 Marauder was fitted with a 3.43 Gallon (13.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 456.36 pounds (207.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 64.8 inches (1646 mm) long.
2000 Suzuki VZ800 Marauder
Looking for a meaner-looking bike but don't want to step up the displacement ladder? The 2000 MY VZ800 Marauder may be just what you were looking for: a sweet middleweight cruiser with a low reassuring seat and an upswept rear fender, with USD forks and a bulbous, classic tank, massive bars reaching back to the rider for a commanding attire.
Cast wheels, log, dual bullet-style exhausts, a chrome trim which adds a dash of retro styling without being flashy and a bar-mounted gauges tell the road freedom story like few other similar bikes can.
2001 Suzuki VZ800 Marauder
The 2001 MY VZ800 Marauder is a middleweight cruiser which packs a significant amount of bobber DNA. The rear fender is a classic chooper one, but the front fender is skinnier and mated to a beefy tire shoeing a cast aluminum rim. Forward-mounted foot controls are accompanied by pull-back bars with gauges mounted on top, a bulbous teardrop tank and bullet-style exhausts, with liberal use of chrome all over the bike, but without making it look blingy.
2003 Suzuki VZ800 Marauder
Sleek, slender and mixing old-school design cues with modern bike-making technologies, the 2003 MY VZ800 Marauder is a great choice for those in search of a classic cruiser with a moderate displacement. The bulletproof 805cc liquid-cooled v-twin is easily manageable and does not intimidate new or less experienced riders. Its smooth-pulling character is neatly complemented by a 5-speed manual transmission which makes long hauls and city slicing equally rewarding.
Great as an everyday bike, the 2003 MY VZ800 Marauder can effortlessly take on longer trips, especially when equipped with a luggage system and a windscreen.
2004 Suzuki VZ800 Marauder
The 800cc-class Marauder served as the platform upon which the 1600 version was built on, so it;s easy to figure out that this bike is loaded with both character and plenty of nerve, at least for the middleweight class. A torquey and crisp 805cc liquid-cooled v-twin is mated to a manual 5-speed transmission, but unlike the 1600 Marauder, the VZ800 has chain final drive.
Still, the 2004 MY VZ800 Marauder packs classic bobber styling, with a fat front tire, a bulbous tank and bars reaching back tot he comfy seat, forward-mounted foot controls and chrome in all the right places.
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 2019 Western Power Sports Catalog. Western Power Sports. 2019.
- ↑ 2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog. K&L Supply Co. 2019.