Suzuki VZ 800 Z Marauder: history, specs, pictures

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Suzuki VZ 800 Z Marauder
Manufacturer
Production 1997
Class Cruiser
Engine
Liquid Cooled, Four Stroke, V-Twin, SOHC, 4 Valves Per Cylinder
Bore / Stroke 82.8mm x 82.8mm
Compression ratio 10.0:1
Horsepower 50.02 HP (37.3 KW) @ 6500RPM
Torque 47.94 ft/lbs (65.0 Nm) @ 5000RPM
Fuel System Carburetor
Transmission Gear box: 5-Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Clutch: Wet multi-plate
Suspension Front: Inverted Telescopic Fork
Rear: Swingarm, Oil-damped
Brakes Front: Single 310mm Disc 2 Piston Caliper
Rear: Drum
Front Tire 130/90-16
Rear Tire 150/90-15
Wheelbase 64.8 inches (1646 mm)
Length 94.69 inches (2405 mm)
Width 29.49 inches (749 mm)
Weight 221.0 kg (wet)
Recommended Oil Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40
Fuel Capacity 1.32 Gallon (5.00 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The Suzuki VZ 800 Z Marauder was a Liquid Cooled, Four Stroke, V-Twin, SOHC, 4 Valves Per Cylinder Cruiser motorcycle produced by Suzuki in 1997. Max torque was 47.94 ft/lbs (65.0 Nm) @ 5000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 50.02 HP (37.3 KW) @ 6500 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 82.8mm bore x 82.8mm stroke result in a displacement of just 805.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-plate.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 130/90-16 front tire and a 150/90-15 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single 310mm Disc 2 Piston Caliper in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Inverted Telescopic Fork while the rear was equipped with a Swingarm, Oil-damped. The VZ 800 Z Marauder was fitted with a 1.32 Gallon (5.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 64.8 inches (1646 mm) long.

1997 - 1999 Suzuki VZ 800 Z Marauder[edit | edit source]

1997 - 1999 Suzuki VZ 800 Z Marauder 1997 - 1999 Suzuki VZ 800 Z Marauder 1997 - 1999 Suzuki VZ 800 Z Marauder 1997 - 1999 Suzuki VZ 800 Z Marauder

My VZ 800Z Marauder despite the passage of time can be enjoyed. This is due to the classic lines and calm the body and chrome accessories. Unfortunately, the appearance did not go hand in hand with ease. If the driver can not complain that the passenger will have little comfortable driving conditions.