Suzuki GZ250 Marauder: review, history, specs
Class: cruiser
Production: 1999-2011
Also called: Suzuki Marauder 250
Related: Suzuki TU250
| Model |
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| Suzuki GZ250 Marauder
1999-2011 (Japan, Europe, North America, Australia) |
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History
| History | ||
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| Year | Country | Name / Frame / Engine |
| 1999 | Japan, Europe, North America, Australia | Name: Suzuki Marauder 250
Code: GZ250X |
| 2000 | Japan, Europe, North America, Australia | Name: Suzuki Marauder 250
Code: GZ250Y |
| 2002 | Europe, North America, Australia | Name: Suzuki Marauder 250
Code: GZ250K2 |
| 2003 | Europe, North America, Australia | Name: Suzuki Marauder 250
Code: GZ250K3 |
| 2004 | North America, Australia | Name: Suzuki Marauder 250
Code: GZ250K4 |
| 2005 | North America, Australia | Name: Suzuki Marauder 250
Code: GZ250K5 |
| 2006 | North America, Australia | Name: Suzuki Marauder 250
Code: GZ250K6 |
| 2007 | North America, Australia | Name: Suzuki Marauder 250
Code: GZ250K7 |
| 2008 | North America | Name: Suzuki Marauder 250
Code: GZ250K8 |
| 2009 | North America | Name: Suzuki Marauder 250
Code: GZ250K9 |
| 2010 | North America | Name: Suzuki Marauder 250
Code: GZ250L0 |
| 2011 | North America | Name: Suzuki Marauder 250
Code: GZ250L1 |
Specifications
Suzuki GZ250 Marauder: specs.
| Specifications | ||
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| DIMENSIONS | Overall length | 2160 mm / 85,0 in |
| Overall width | 815 mm / 32,1 in | |
| Overall height | 1090 mm / 42,9 in | |
| Seat height | 680 mm / 27,8 in | |
| Wheelbase | 1450 mm / 57,1 in | |
| Ground clearance | 125 mm / 4,9 in | |
| Dry weight | 137 kg / 302 lbs | |
| Curb (wet) weight | 150 kg / 331 lbs | |
| FRAME | Type | Double cradle (steel) |
| Front suspension, travel | Telescopic fork (non-adjustable), 120 mm / 4,7 in | |
| Rear suspension, travel | Swingarm with twin-shock (adjustable 5-way spring pre-load), 90 mm / 3,5 in | |
| Front tire size | 110/90-16 (59P) | |
| Rear tire size | 130/90-15M/C (66P) | |
| Front brake | Single disc, 275 mm, 1-piston caliper | |
| Rear brake | Drum, 130 mm | |
| Fuel capacity | 14,0 l / 3,7 US gal (reserve – 2,9 l) | |
| Trail | 140 mm / 5,5 in | |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 4,73 l / 100 km (49,7 US mpg)[1] | |
| ENGINE | Type | Air-cooled 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | Single cylinder | |
| Bore & Stroke | 72,0 x 61,2 mm | |
| Displacement | 249 cm³ (15,2 cu-in) | |
| Compression ratio | 9.0:1 | |
| Valve train | Chain driven OHC, 4 valves | |
| Max. power | 21,0 hp (15,4 kW) / 7500 rpm – Marauder 250 (North America)
20,0 hp (14,7 kW) / 7500 rpm – Marauder 250 (Japan) | |
| Max. torque | 20,0 Nm (2,1 kgm) / 6000 rpm | |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 12,64 sec.[2] | |
| Top speed | 126 km/h (78 mph)[3] | |
| CARBURETION SYSTEM | Type | Carburetor, 1x Mikuni BSR32SS |
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| DRIVE TRAIN | Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, cable operated |
| Transmission | 5-speed | |
| Final drive | Chain | |
| Primary reduction | 3.238 | |
| Final reduction | 2.733 | |
| Gear ratio
I II III IV V |
1.687 1.263 1.000 0.818 | |
| ELECTRICAL | Ignition | Transistorized |
| Alternator | Three-phase A.C. Generator | |
| Battery capacity | 12V-6Ah | |
Images
Suzuki GZ250 Marauder: images, gallery.
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Videos
Suzuki GZ250 Marauder: video.
Manuals
Suzuki GZ250 Marauder: manuals, parts, microfiches.