Suzuki VZ800 Desperado (Marauder): review, history, specs

Class: cruiser

Production: 1996-2004

Successor: Suzuki Intruder M800 (Boulevard M50)

Also called: VZ800, Desperado 800, Marauder 800

Models
Suzuki Desperado 800 1996-1999 (Japan)	Suzuki Desperado 800 X 1996-1999 (Japan)	Suzuki Marauder 800 1997-2004 (Europe, North America)
Suzuki Desperado 800	Suzuki Desperado 800 X	Suzuki Marauder 800

History

History
Year	Country	Name / Frame / Engine
1996	Japan	Name: Suzuki Desperado 800
1997	Japan, Europe, North America	Name: Suzuki Desperado 800 (Japan), Suzuki Marauder 800 (Europe, North America) Code: VZ800V
1998	Japan, Europe, North America	Name: Suzuki Desperado 800 (Japan), Suzuki Marauder 800 (Europe, North America) Code: VZ800W
1999	Japan, Europe, North America	Name: Suzuki Desperado 800 (Japan), Suzuki Marauder 800 (Europe, North America) Code: VZ800X
2000	Europe, North America	Name: Suzuki Marauder 800 Code: VZ800Y
2001	Europe, North America	Name: Suzuki Marauder 800 Code: VZ800K1
2002	Europe, North America	Name: Suzuki Marauder 800 Code: VZ800K2
2003	Europe, North America	Name: Suzuki Marauder 800 Code: VZ800K3
2004	Europe, North America	Name: Suzuki Marauder 800 Code: VZ800K4

Specifications

Suzuki VZ800 Desperado (Marauder): specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS	Overall length	2365 mm / 93,1 in
	Overall width	750 mm / 29,5 in
	Overall height	1110 mm / 43,7 in
	Seat height	700 mm / 27,5 in
	Wheelbase	1645 mm / 64,8 in
	Ground clearance	135 mm / 5,3 in
	Dry weight	207 kg / 456 lbs
	Curb (wet) weight
FRAME	Type	Double cradle (steel)
	Front suspension, travel	Inverted telescopic fork, 140 mm / 5,5 in
	Rear suspension, travel	Swingarm with twin-shock (adjustable 5-way spring pre-load), 102 mm / 4,0 in
	Front tire size	130/90-16M/C 67H
	Rear tire size	150/90-15M/C 74H
	Front brake	Single disc, 310 mm, 2-piston caliper
	Rear brake	Drum
	Fuel capacity	13,0 l / 3,4 US gal (reserve - 3,0 l)
	Trail	146 mm / 5,7 in
	Fuel economy / consumption	5,2 l / 100 km (45,2 US mpg)^[1]
ENGINE	Type	Liquid-cooled 4-stroke
	Cylinder arrangement	V-twin
	Bore & Stroke	83,0 x 74,4 mm
	Displacement	805 cm³ (49,12 cu in)
	Compression ratio	10.0:1
	Valve train	Chain driven SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
	Max. power	50 hp (36,78 kW) / 6500 rpm – Desperado 800, Marauder 800 (1997-1999) 53 hp (39 kW) – Marauder 800 (2000-2004)
	Max. torque	65 Nm (6,6 kgfm) / 5000 rpm – Desperado 800, Marauder 800 (1997-1999) 65,7 Nm (6,6 kgfm) / 5000 rpm – Marauder 800 (2000-2004)
	Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph)	5,51 sec.^[2]
	Top speed	163 km/h (101 mph)^[3]
CARBURETION SYSTEM	Type	Carburetor, 2x Mikuni BDS36SS (front) / BS36SS (rear)
CARBURETION SYSTEM	ID
DRIVE TRAIN	Clutch	Wet, multi-plate, cable operated
	Transmission	5-speed
	Final drive	Chain
	Primary reduction	1.886
	Final reduction	3.200
	Gear ratio I II III IV V	2.461 (32/13) 1.578 (30/19) 1.200 (24/20) 0.956 (22/23) 0.800 (20/25)
ELECTRICAL	Ignition	TCI
	Alternator	Three-phase A.C. Generator
	Battery capacity	12V-10Ah

Images

Suzuki VZ800 Desperado (Marauder): images, gallery.

Suzuki VZ800 Desperado X	Suzuki VZ800 Desperado (Marauder)	Suzuki VZ800 Marauder
Suzuki VZ800 Marauder	Suzuki VZ800 Marauder	Suzuki VZ800 Marauder

Videos

Suzuki VZ800 Desperado (Marauder): video.

Suzuki VZ800 Marauder Review (1998)

1997 SUZUKI VZ800 MARAUDER 800

Manuals

Suzuki VZ800 Desperado (Marauder): manuals, parts, microfiches.

↑ Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Suzuki Marauder 800 (06/1997) | Average MPG
↑ Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Suzuki Marauder 800 (06/1997) | 0-60 mph
↑ Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Suzuki Marauder 800 (06/1997) | Top speed

[1] Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Suzuki Marauder 800 (06/1997) | Average MPG

[2] Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Suzuki Marauder 800 (06/1997) | 0-60 mph

[3] Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Suzuki Marauder 800 (06/1997) | Top speed

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