2000 Suzuki MARAUDER 800

Pros: Great Looks, Low Price, High Quality
Cons: Needs 6th Gear, Tach, More Fuel Capacity, Belt or Shaft-Drive, More Ground Clearance

I bought a brand new 2002 Suzuki Marauder VZ800 in May of 2002. I've now had it nearly a year and I have to say, I am very pleased with this motorcycle. After putting over 4,000 miles on it within about 11 months, I feel I can objectively detail the pros...

Pros: Style, power, handling...
Cons: Doesn't like to ride easy, rough shifter...

I must disclose my biased position towards this motorcycle prior to your reading my comments. The 2001 Suzuki Marauder that I purchased this summer was not only my first real bike, but also my first new vehicle - ever.

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Pros: Good straight line acceleration.
Cons: Lack of fuel capacity, poor clutch, poor slow speed driving.

One look usually is all it takes to get people interested. This bike has good head swiveling, eye catching looks. I also found that many people mistake it for a Harley at first glance because it just looks massive.

I was surprised during my...

Pros: Styling, power, & reliability
Cons: Seat needs replacement w/Mustang

I was looking for a mid-sized cruiser and when I saw the looks of the Marauder, I was instantly inte ...

Pros: good power+light wieght=fun on a budget
Cons: seat, tranny, no aftermarket support,

I bought my Marauder used for $3500. It was a completely stock 2000 model. This is my first motorcycle, and I'm not a big guy by any means (5'7", 140 lbs). In fact, the first time I had ever ridden a motorcycle was the mile and a half ride home from ...

Pros: Great looks, good handling, lots of power for it's size
Cons: Exhaust too quiet, handlebars are not pulled back enough

I just bought a 2003 Suzuki Marauder VZ800. Overall this is a great machine. It has more power (and torque) that you would expect from an 800 (805cc). The bike looks awesome (except for a small reflector under the license plate that I ...

Pros: Great looks, impeccable workmanship, wonderful clutch, nice stock sound, power.
Cons: Clunky shifting into second, cold-blooded starting, need to warm her up with the choke out.

Spent months researching the mid-weights, then visited maybe 15 shops of all flavors. Didn't even consider the Marauder as the brochure pictures weren't flattering. Then at the last bike shop, a Suzuki one, I saw the Marauder....it was love at first ...

Pros: Affordable, Reliable, and full of Speed
Cons: Hard Shifting, Needs 6th gear, too quiet

Well I am a proud owner of a 2003 VZ800 Marauder. I had been looking for bikes online for about 3 months, and looked at over 300 bikes. I was going to get a Yamaha V-Star Custom 1100, but there was some confusion at the dealer, and they did not have ...

Pros: Great handling, fun to ride, great looks, inexpensive, great around town and on back roads
Cons: not great on highway without lots of modification, small gas tank

I love my Marauder. This bike is great for a beginner - not too big, not too small. It is well made and sturdy. It doesn't need a lot of maintenance or upkeep, although its a good idea to clean an lubricate the chain every 600 miles or so.

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Pros: Great looking. Lot's of chrome. Quick, and handles well.
Cons: Gas tank should be bigger. Cold blooded. Don't like the stock foot pegs.

I was looking for a cruiser that was mid sized, reasonably priced, and reliable. The Marauder seemed to fit the bill. I bought it new in the spring of '02 (saving $1000 off the sticker) and it has provided me much enjoyment ever since. I'm a ...

Pros: Great looks, good handling
Cons: Needs one more gear

I fell in love with the drag bars and chrome of this motorcycle six months ago. I finally bought it three weeks ago. I have not been disappointed with its performance. Besides looking good, it handles like a charm and corners by itself. It has plenty of...

Pros: Good mechanic, excellent ride, stable, long, low.
Cons: Cosmetics need to be changed, pipes, mirrors, etc.

I own the original Marauder that came out in 97'. I think they screwed up the new ones, starting with messing around with the pipes on the 98' model. Ever since then they just kept making cosmetic changes that made the bike look worse and worse.
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Pros: great looks
Cons: seat uncomfortable

When I first started looking for a bike to replace the one I sold three years ago,I began with "American" motorcycles, and gradually worked my way to the import "metric cruisers".At my local Suzuki dealership I spotted the 800, almost...

Pros: style, power, stability, over all handling
Cons: seat and foot pegs

I purchased my 1999 Marauder on September 27, 2000. I purchased it used from a private owner. The bike had 3000 miles on it and the selling price was great.

Before purchasing this bike I was looking for quite a few month. I looked in the...

Pros: Powerful, comfortable and a looker
Cons: Needs a taller top gear

It's been years since I've owned a motorcycle, and I've never owned a new one. Not having unlimited funds, I shopped and researched everything in this price range and style. I ended up purchasing my Marauder in early July and rode it to Sturgis in...