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
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| Suzuki Desperado 800
1996-1999 (Japan) |
Suzuki Desperado 800 X
1996-1999 (Japan) |
Suzuki Marauder 800
1997-2004 (Europe, North America) |
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History
| History | ||
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| 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 kgf*m) / 5000 rpm – Desperado 800, Marauder 800 (1997-1999)
65,7 Nm (6,6 kgf*m) / 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) |
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| 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 |
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.
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Videos
Suzuki VZ800 Desperado (Marauder): video.
Manuals
Suzuki VZ800 Desperado (Marauder): manuals, parts, microfiches.
- Suzuki VZ800 Marauder: Service Manual
- Suzuki VZ800 Marauder: Owners Manual
- Suzuki VZ800 Marauder: Parts List
- ↑ 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