2000 Suzuki MARAUDER 800

Pros: I need to know the pros
Cons: I need to know the cons.

Looks are great one this bike. Couldn't get a great test drive in so I'm not sure about the front end handling. I'm a 2 year rider now. I've had a 2006 750 Honda Shadow spirit. My big mistake was taking out my husbands 1400 Suzuki Intruder for a quick ...

Pros: Handling and low end torque, looks.
Cons: Needs 6th gear for highway, chain drive. Gas tank capacity.

Bought this bike used this past fall - 2002 with only 200+ miles. Tripled that the first week I had it. What a fun bike to ride. Bike is responsive and quick, handles well at speed though a little sluggish when going slow. Looks nice and passes the ...

Pros: Style/Power/Price/Reliability
Cons: The stock seat is very stiff on long rides

I took a friend's new Marauder for a spin in '99. I then shopped around and found a used '97 with 18 ...

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 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, 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: 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, 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: 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: 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: Devilish good looks, acceleration, and chrome
Cons: exhaust not loud enough and bad seats.

I have owned my Marauder for two years now. Me and my wife ride every chance we get and to work when possible. Let me start with a general comment about bikes and couples. A bike or his and hers bikes is a great way for a couple to bond and enjoy each...

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 looks,decent price,smooth and powerful.
Cons: None yet.....

In my opinion, this bike is a great value.... It looks great, is very smooth and powerful, and is relatively inexpensive. I've seen reports of the transmission being a little "clunky". Second gear sometimes is, but to me it just adds to the "personality"...

Pros: Affordable classic cruiser loaded with curb appeal
Cons: Bad riding position, asthmatic at hiway speed

I bought a 1998 a couple years ago and use it to rip around town. Mine is cream over red. The paint is what made me get the wallet out at the Suzuki dealership. It reminds me of a Chevy Corvette on two wheels. Classic retro drag-bike styling including a...

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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