The Maurauder VZ800 is an awesome bike. I bought one as my first bike nearly 5 years ago when I was 25. This past September I was hit by an SUV and the bike was totaled. My life is not the same, not only from the injuries but because I lost the bike I loved so much. I know it is only an 800cc twin, but this model gets up and goes. I have personally raced 883's and left them in the dust, I also raced a couple larger bagger style Harleys and inched ahead of them through my 2nd and 3rd gears (this bike loves 2nd, 3rd and 4th). My bike only had a jet kit and slip on exhaust (impossible to find full kit for the pre 99 models with the rear cyl. exhaust running under the frame) but everyone who rode with me was surprised by just how well it held its own against bigger bikes. Being a mechanic, I took pride in perfectly tuning and synchronizing the dual seperate carbs (one side-stream one down-stream connected by cables) made my own sync tool out of salad dressing bottles, vacuum tubing, a 2x4 and water with food coloring lol. I also did some other work but it was mostly cosmetic. The only real fault I had with this bike was the weak clutch springs, heavy duty springs are cheap and readily available though. I absolutely loved this bike, it was more than a toy to me, it was my main means of transportation 9 months out of the year and something that made me fall in love with motorcycling. I often think/dream about when I will be able to buy another bike and while I feel like I should move up to a big V-Twin I keep finding myself longing for another Marauder VZ800. There is just something about that bike Ioved so much, it had power, handling, looks and never once left me fatigued (I did have a nice mustang seat and highway pegs). One cool thing I liked about the way my bike was setup was with my feet on the highway pegs I could operate the shifter and brake with my heel just by sliding my foot down so the peg was on the ball of my foot not the arch. Nothing felt better than tearing up a windy Ct shoreline road and being able to upshift/downshift with my feet up on the highway pegs. Ug, just thinking about it makes me miss that bike so much :/ Anyways, this is a great bike, whether its your first bike or not.
Seth Francis Sim Racing your comment is the deciding factor. I’m getting a decently used 99 marauder for my first bike, it’s gonna be my daily driver for 9 months until I’ve been at my job for a year. (Financing troubles) But I’m excited to ride and I’m glad the bike hold a place in someone’s heart, hopefully I grow to love mine the same. 23 and about to start my journey of 365 day riding season. Can’t wait to be cage free.
@@Ladosligese really happy as a first bike. Its a little small for my height (190 cm) after all but with a bit higher handlebars it will be great. Picked this just because of budget. Intruders are way more expensive in my country. Its a twenty year old bike and you will notice. Breaks are not the best. Handling is great. Power is good for a 800 but wouldnt recomend for longer highway rides daily. Overall i see myself riding this a year of two and then upgrading to a newer model cruiser.
@@Ladosligese I’ve had mine for 2 years with only 7300 miles. It’s starting to annoy me. If it sits for more than 2 weeks, something goes wrong with it and I can’t get it to start. I think my fuel pump gave out last week....
i bought mine brand new in 1997. still ride it! still runs better than new. i put a belt drive on it. what an improvement. 5 k on belt so far .awesome.
I just selled my 1998 Marauder today. My heart is bleeding now... Such a good bike! It was my partner 9 years long, and in this time i haven't had a single issue with it. I recommend this ride with a good heart!
Just bought a 1999 marauder 800 off a buddy for 300 bucks. It sat in his garage for a few years and needed a bit of work, but it is so much fun. Love it.
Thank you for the review. I have a 92 Marauder sitting in the backyard that I've started to work on. Pretty much needs a new everything but the motor and frame. Thank you for reigniting the spark to get her going!
I had a 04' VZ800 for about 10 years before selling and getting the big brother VZ1600. I put just about every piece of Chrome possible on that 800, added LEDs, rejetted, added a Mustang seat and floorboards. About the only thing I didn't do was the belt conversion. Great bike. I'm really happy though now with the Marauder 1600.
I Have a 2000 and am trying to find the best place to order parts for it to change up some things, ymdo you mind if I ask where you got most of yours from?
@@GNRDisturbedSlash so for the VZ800 I was gobbling up parts for it from 2004-2010 when I owned it. At the time a lot of the parts were being discontinued (specifically the line of chrome Suzuki made) and so I was trying to get everything while I could. I also got some HighwayHawk from overseas. I think if you just need replacement parts places like online/local Suzuki dealers, DennisKirk, ebay, etc. Scootworks at the time also had some parts. The problem is today that bike has been out from production for over 15 years and so the nice chrome upgrade parts are harder to find. Check ebay for 'VZ800' or 'Marauder 800' to see what you can find as well as internet searches. Great bike, have fun!
@@TheEclecticHandyman Thanks Man! Yes she's a good bike for my first, Ive had some luck with a few online places finding certain bits and pieces but finding the right aftermarket parts is sometimes a bit confusing
Hi man how is the 1600 compared to the 800? is t much heavier bike and is the power of the 800 'enough' ? Im trying to pick the 'right bike' to built a bobber kind of style bike for here in the netherlands Thanks
@@riciardoverbeek I really like the 1600. Yes it's a heavier / beefier bike. Much sturdier. A lot more power too. The 1600 is fuel injected, so quick and refined power. The 1600 is getting hard to find as it stopped production years ago, but I still enjoy the bike. The 800 had good power after I rejetted it and changed the rear sprocket. Very quick bike the 800 was after that mod.
I love your videos!!! I honestly always loved sport bikes until I happened to drive past my 2001 Suzuki Marauder 800 beauty I fell inlove and made it my first bike last summer!! I couldn't be happier with it and I can't wait to get an exhaust system for her this year 👍☺ Keep up the amazing videos!
The "where's they key, where's the choke" got me 🤣... I had the same problem with it for the first 2-3 months. Also the seat release, every friggin time. My first bike, bought a 2002 Marauder in 2021.
I bought a '99 just a month ago today for just $1000 and now that I've got the charging system sorted out I'm loving it. All in all I've put probably about $1400 into it and the thing came with straight pipes, idk if the jets were done but it sure feels like it. Something I'll have to check out. It's a bit of a hot rod for a first bike but I wouldn't have it any other way. Hell, I had a friend test ride it (big guy, probably around 280lbs) and the thing lifted right up on him when he went into 2nd gear (hence why I'm pretty sure the jets have been done). Guy I bought it off of wanted something to get him to 200mph but I wasn't gonna argue with the price he had it listed for. Thing was a steal. Great vid, and btw, a marauder is actually a looter, a pirate, which I think is pretty cool!
Great bikes, I have a 97, bobbed rear fender, apes, solo seat, pipes, forwards, and 5 3/4 inch bates headlight. I love it. Can keep up with the boys on the big twin Harleys no problem and it rides sweet in the twisties. If you only do one mod on this bike swap the stock 15 tooth front sprocket for a 17, makes for longer gears and a more relaxed cruising speed.
i did better than that .go see mine at my thumb nail. bought mine new in 97 .still ridin it.and yes this thing not only keeps up with big harleys. i can nose up my buddies 103 " twin cam dyna by a bike length in a quarter mile. it is really the weight to power ratio . that dyna weighs almost 800 lbs. the Marauder is the absolute lightes 800 i have ever seen. i have an 800 kawasaki vulan and it can not even come close to the marauders performance. i jetted it made the exhaust and belt drive. made forward controls and a new seat , made 34 " drag bars of stainless and custom made risers. it finaly fits now. still never split cases or replaced clutch . has over 60 k and no slip. no leaks and reliable. that said , i have 4 other bikes and this Marauder is my favorite. 1975 BMW R90S , 1995 Vulcan 800 A , 1998 Vulcan 1500 Classic, 1999 FXSTD Deuce with tc 88 and chrome EVERYTHINg. Suzuki makes some well engineered machines. ii won't parr wit it till im dead.
Thank you for the video. I just bought this same year with only 9k miles on it (yes, in 2021). This is my first bike and I'm really excited to start riding! Your video was the deciding factor on whether I was going to buy it or not. I saw this and was sold as soon as you left the lot. I was convinced this was the one after 2:55 haha!
absolutely love the videos, there not near enough motorcycle related tv , lol anyway me seeing this video actually swayed my decision on buying a sweet 01 vz800 13k like new garage kept, i had been sporster shopping, great job i truly enjoyed watchin the review, keep em coming fellas I'll keep watching !
@@jakerobertson6092 it is more aiming to younger audience. imagine someone just starting at age 16 or 18 (what ever is the legal age at your country) and all they see on youtube are people riding bikes in shorts...
Solid little bike. I had one in my 20s. Did the popular "GS3 rejet" with giant ass pod filters, ground pounder exhaust, and this thing turned into a whole different bike. Probably gained about 10 hp/torque putting it in the 60's for both specs, but at 460lbs it made this little thing fly.
I bought a 97 marauder a few months ago im having a ball on it. At 6'2 its a little tight for me. Getting some short apes to help stretch it out a bit but a strong bike
Simply put robbers that are not afraid to cause hell and mayhem to get what they want. Got to love Suzuki names, Intruders and Marauders. Bit juvenile and edgy but still awesome. And easy to remember too. Much better than random letter picked with a Dart throw and a number added behind.
These are really great bikes for anyone to ride. Even the newer Boulevard series with the 805cc V Twin run really strong. Surprisingly they can pull a quicker quarter mile than the bigger Intruder/S83 VS1400 engine from Suzuki,,,I know hard to believe right? I haven't rode one personally, but own a mint condition 05 S83 Boulevard. The market is so flooded with HD bikes where I live,,I have a dealer just up the street,,that even the HD prices are going down compared to before. The Suzuki lineup was always a great bike and should never be overlooked by anyone. I have a younger fella who stopped today and wants to buy my S83, or his buddies, "modified" Marauder as in your video. I will never cut another bike without seeing it or talking to the owner. I simply told him to ask a few basic questions about what was done with the Constant velocity carbs when the new pipes were installed..I've seen more burnt valves and ruined engines from supposed "modified" bikes. They run so factory lean as it is and then have someone who is clueless throw on some pipes is a bad idea..lol! I've replaced many stock HD carbs for people and put on a real carb...A Mikuni TM series flatslide pumper carb..now that makes a difference you can feel over any exhaust kit or stock CV carb kit..expensive but worth it..and I've built bikes for years...You would of loved my fully modded DR650se I built myself. .I can't fit all the engine mods and suspension mods and SM set up I built it into on here...long enough response already..From a big valve head and pumper carb to you name it,,,it had it,,fun build...It waxed V Twins for lunch up to 90mph with no issue whatsoever, even my S83 had no chance! It was written up about the build on Bike World..They were so interested in what you could do to a DR650 and were highly impressed in what that bike was capable of. My next ride is going to be an ADV type bike...Maybe a new V Strom 1000, although there is more, ADV ready bikes on the market...thanks for the vids,,and sorry for the long response..sorry can't help it as bikes were always my thing,,riding, racing, and wrenching.
That bike is suffering from the usual Marauder short comings. Weak clutch (you can hear it slipping) which can easily be fixed by replacing the clutch springs with stronger ones. Start ups can be challenging due to a MMM being a crappy design. You can bypass the MMM easily and it will fire right up afterwards. If you install the GS3 (Grant's Stage 3 kit) and change the front sprocket you can surpass the 883's easily and keep up with the 1100cc big boys. Great bike for the price. Get two! They are that cheap.
Hey man. I'm considering getting a bike in the near future and I've really been watching a lot of your videos lately. I've really been leaning towards a Honda Shadow, but I've seen these too. I know this video is a few years old, but how does the Marauder compare to the Shadow when it comes to comfort, ride smoothness, and handling? And is the Suzuki on the same level of reliability that the Hondas are? And, it's hard to tell for sure by watching and listening to what's happening in a video, but how do the bikes compare when it comes to sound of the pipes? Just curious with that one. Thanks in advance!
Just picked up the same bike and year only my letters are yellow it’s been a love hate with it but only because it keeps just completely draining my battery so I changed stator and rectifier and now she won’t turn over I’ll get working soon though because it’s a blast to ride plenty of speed and torque for sure
i bought a 2000 vz800, she had cobra pipes and stage 3 jets, for the size that i am its a very comfortable bike, quick when your going through the gears very nice bike
I've got mine as my first bike 2 years ago. It's great! I love it. However voltage regulators are ****. I have to change it every season, because it's stops working.
What a beautiful part of the world you live in bro.....I've just bought the baby version of this in the UK. It's a 125cc version still a nice bike just very very slow however I'm currently customising it into a bobber and will be posting a video some day soon feel free to check it out 👍
It'd be cool to hear more maintenance reviews on some of these bikes. Like, since bikes you have to remove exhaust 👀. Or some with 4 carbs and they're harder to tune. Etc
I sold my 2007 Gz250 Marauder for $1600.00 The next day I drove to Erie PA and bought a 1999 VZ800 Marauder for $1600.00 I totally won. Cobra Pipes and Rejetted... Thing is amazing
I bought my 2002 Marauder brand new and it’s been a fantastic bike for two decades now. The only problem is these bikes develop a hard starting issue. I’ve been battling this for years, but today I found this video: ua-cam.com/video/gIoCBcOb7ZU/v-deo.html Take my advice and do this work around now! All you need is a piece of wire and 15 minutes. The MMM starter relay is a piece of crap and it will leave you stranded so ditch it before you start throwing money away on batteries, or a stator and volt regulator. Oh, and three different mechanics… 🤬
looking at this bike with 11 k miles on it .. looks good .. well ofc with that low miles .. you listing this beauty .. 3400 miles on it for 2500 bucks .. damn son .. id drive 10 hours+ to pickup that baby haha
Hi @Srkcycles, I am a beginner, 6' 1". I love cruisers, especially Honda Shadow 750/watched your prev vids/. You mentioned here, that is great for beginners so ... Can you compare Marauder and Honda Shadow, for a beginner ? Thanks.
At 6' and 215ish pounds, this bike fits me quite well and, while it isn't my first bike, it's my first cruiser and is quite forgiving. It has enough power to keep you happy well after you're been riding for 2-3 years, but not enough to get you in trouble. I wanted something that could keep up on the highway and run with my friends CBR600's (casually, of course) and this fits the bill well. This will be my fiance's first bike once she finishes the beginner course next weekend. I can't help you with the comparison to a Shadow 750, but I hope this helps!
I'm 6"4 180 have a 98 maurauder with cobra pipes an the carbs rejetted an new air filters even with my height bike rides great an will be a step up from your current bike (I have friends who own harley 883's an have beaten them hands down every time we go riding.)
The Maurauder VZ800 is an awesome bike. I bought one as my first bike nearly 5 years ago when I was 25. This past September I was hit by an SUV and the bike was totaled. My life is not the same, not only from the injuries but because I lost the bike I loved so much. I know it is only an 800cc twin, but this model gets up and goes. I have personally raced 883's and left them in the dust, I also raced a couple larger bagger style Harleys and inched ahead of them through my 2nd and 3rd gears (this bike loves 2nd, 3rd and 4th). My bike only had a jet kit and slip on exhaust (impossible to find full kit for the pre 99 models with the rear cyl. exhaust running under the frame) but everyone who rode with me was surprised by just how well it held its own against bigger bikes. Being a mechanic, I took pride in perfectly tuning and synchronizing the dual seperate carbs (one side-stream one down-stream connected by cables) made my own sync tool out of salad dressing bottles, vacuum tubing, a 2x4 and water with food coloring lol. I also did some other work but it was mostly cosmetic. The only real fault I had with this bike was the weak clutch springs, heavy duty springs are cheap and readily available though. I absolutely loved this bike, it was more than a toy to me, it was my main means of transportation 9 months out of the year and something that made me fall in love with motorcycling. I often think/dream about when I will be able to buy another bike and while I feel like I should move up to a big V-Twin I keep finding myself longing for another Marauder VZ800. There is just something about that bike Ioved so much, it had power, handling, looks and never once left me fatigued (I did have a nice mustang seat and highway pegs). One cool thing I liked about the way my bike was setup was with my feet on the highway pegs I could operate the shifter and brake with my heel just by sliding my foot down so the peg was on the ball of my foot not the arch. Nothing felt better than tearing up a windy Ct shoreline road and being able to upshift/downshift with my feet up on the highway pegs. Ug, just thinking about it makes me miss that bike so much :/ Anyways, this is a great bike, whether its your first bike or not.
Seth Francis Sim Racing your comment is the deciding factor. I’m getting a decently used 99 marauder for my first bike, it’s gonna be my daily driver for 9 months until I’ve been at my job for a year. (Financing troubles)
But I’m excited to ride and I’m glad the bike hold a place in someone’s heart, hopefully I grow to love mine the same.
23 and about to start my journey of 365 day riding season. Can’t wait to be cage free.
Seth do you still have your Marauder, I just got one and trying to tune it, can I ask you some questions?
Bought one as my first bike today! Mostly because your great review and content. Thanks man!
still happy with it ? .. and why did you pick Marauder over Intruder ? .. not hating ofc serious question
@@Ladosligese really happy as a first bike. Its a little small for my height (190 cm) after all but with a bit higher handlebars it will be great.
Picked this just because of budget. Intruders are way more expensive in my country. Its a twenty year old bike and you will notice. Breaks are not the best. Handling is great. Power is good for a 800 but wouldnt recomend for longer highway rides daily. Overall i see myself riding this a year of two and then upgrading to a newer model cruiser.
@@Ladosligese I’ve had mine for 2 years with only 7300 miles. It’s starting to annoy me. If it sits for more than 2 weeks, something goes wrong with it and I can’t get it to start. I think my fuel pump gave out last week....
I just picked one up as my first bike. It looked like a great bike for a great price. I got it for $700 with a title.
i bought mine brand new in 1997. still ride it! still runs better than new. i put a belt drive on it. what an improvement. 5 k on belt so far .awesome.
Just picked up one of these as my first bike. Loving it so far.
how loud is this in reality ? will it wake up a neighborhood at night ?
They're pretty damn loud in reality. I have a 2004 with a cobra pipe. Great sound, it just might not please the neighbors lol.
Forte Vision how’s the performance on these bikes? I just picked one up as my first bike.
I just selled my 1998 Marauder today. My heart is bleeding now... Such a good bike! It was my partner 9 years long, and in this time i haven't had a single issue with it. I recommend this ride with a good heart!
I had this for my first bike too. Great bike!
Just bought a 1999 marauder 800 off a buddy for 300 bucks. It sat in his garage for a few years and needed a bit of work, but it is so much fun. Love it.
Just picked an 02 up as my first bike with cobra pipes and new jets...man what awesome bike.
Just bought a 99 Marauder with slash cut exhausts...wow what a sound... this is my fifth bike... (first cruiser) cheers for the vid!
Just bought one of these to fix up as my first bike, I can’t wait to get it running and driving
Thank you for the review.
I have a 92 Marauder sitting in the backyard that I've started to work on. Pretty much needs a new everything but the motor and frame. Thank you for reigniting the spark to get her going!
get her fixed
@@Srkcycles 92 marauder...does not exist ..intruder maybe
I had a 04' VZ800 for about 10 years before selling and getting the big brother VZ1600. I put just about every piece of Chrome possible on that 800, added LEDs, rejetted, added a Mustang seat and floorboards. About the only thing I didn't do was the belt conversion. Great bike. I'm really happy though now with the Marauder 1600.
I Have a 2000 and am trying to find the best place to order parts for it to change up some things, ymdo you mind if I ask where you got most of yours from?
@@GNRDisturbedSlash so for the VZ800 I was gobbling up parts for it from 2004-2010 when I owned it. At the time a lot of the parts were being discontinued (specifically the line of chrome Suzuki made) and so I was trying to get everything while I could. I also got some HighwayHawk from overseas. I think if you just need replacement parts places like online/local Suzuki dealers, DennisKirk, ebay, etc. Scootworks at the time also had some parts. The problem is today that bike has been out from production for over 15 years and so the nice chrome upgrade parts are harder to find. Check ebay for 'VZ800' or 'Marauder 800' to see what you can find as well as internet searches. Great bike, have fun!
@@TheEclecticHandyman Thanks Man! Yes she's a good bike for my first, Ive had some luck with a few online places finding certain bits and pieces but finding the right aftermarket parts is sometimes a bit confusing
Hi man how is the 1600 compared to the 800? is t much heavier bike and is the power of the 800 'enough' ?
Im trying to pick the 'right bike' to built a bobber kind of style bike for here in the netherlands
Thanks
@@riciardoverbeek I really like the 1600. Yes it's a heavier / beefier bike. Much sturdier. A lot more power too. The 1600 is fuel injected, so quick and refined power. The 1600 is getting hard to find as it stopped production years ago, but I still enjoy the bike. The 800 had good power after I rejetted it and changed the rear sprocket. Very quick bike the 800 was after that mod.
Just got one of these it's a 97 looks great runs amazing got it from a old man for 1200 and it's my first ever bike a. I love it
bought one a week ago also 1997, but bought it for 3200 in Germany.
Got an MSR exhaust and sounds awesome, far better than the stockpipes. I love it!
I recently moved across country for uni and watch this video whenever I miss riding my 2000 marauder. Thanks a lot for this vid!
This was the second bike I owned. It was a great bike. Then I got a flat on the rear doing 80 miles an HR on i84. Luckily it was in the rear.
I have gotten so many flats on the I84. In cars too not just bikes.
I love your videos!!! I honestly always loved sport bikes until I happened to drive past my 2001 Suzuki Marauder 800 beauty I fell inlove and made it my first bike last summer!! I couldn't be happier with it and I can't wait to get an exhaust system for her this year 👍☺ Keep up the amazing videos!
Missed your verse for the day,your marauder sounds good
The "where's they key, where's the choke" got me 🤣... I had the same problem with it for the first 2-3 months. Also the seat release, every friggin time. My first bike, bought a 2002 Marauder in 2021.
I bought a '99 just a month ago today for just $1000 and now that I've got the charging system sorted out I'm loving it. All in all I've put probably about $1400 into it and the thing came with straight pipes, idk if the jets were done but it sure feels like it. Something I'll have to check out. It's a bit of a hot rod for a first bike but I wouldn't have it any other way. Hell, I had a friend test ride it (big guy, probably around 280lbs) and the thing lifted right up on him when he went into 2nd gear (hence why I'm pretty sure the jets have been done). Guy I bought it off of wanted something to get him to 200mph but I wasn't gonna argue with the price he had it listed for. Thing was a steal. Great vid, and btw, a marauder is actually a looter, a pirate, which I think is pretty cool!
I absolutely love my 01!
Great bikes, I have a 97, bobbed rear fender, apes, solo seat, pipes, forwards, and 5 3/4 inch bates headlight. I love it. Can keep up with the boys on the big twin Harleys no problem and it rides sweet in the twisties. If you only do one mod on this bike swap the stock 15 tooth front sprocket for a 17, makes for longer gears and a more relaxed cruising speed.
i did better than that .go see mine at my thumb nail. bought mine new in 97 .still ridin it.and yes this thing not only keeps up with big harleys. i can nose up my buddies 103 " twin cam dyna by a bike length in a quarter mile. it is really the weight to power ratio . that dyna weighs almost 800 lbs. the Marauder is the absolute lightes 800 i have ever seen. i have an 800 kawasaki vulan and it can not even come close to the marauders performance. i jetted it made the exhaust and belt drive. made forward controls and a new seat , made 34 " drag bars of stainless and custom made risers. it finaly fits now. still never split cases or replaced clutch . has over 60 k and no slip. no leaks and reliable. that said , i have 4 other bikes and this Marauder is my favorite. 1975 BMW R90S , 1995 Vulcan 800 A , 1998 Vulcan 1500 Classic, 1999 FXSTD Deuce with tc 88 and chrome EVERYTHINg. Suzuki makes some well engineered machines. ii won't parr wit it till im dead.
Thank you for the video. I just bought this same year with only 9k miles on it (yes, in 2021). This is my first bike and I'm really excited to start riding! Your video was the deciding factor on whether I was going to buy it or not. I saw this and was sold as soon as you left the lot. I was convinced this was the one after 2:55 haha!
Do you still have it?
absolutely love the videos, there not near enough motorcycle related tv , lol anyway me seeing this video actually swayed my decision on buying a sweet 01 vz800 13k like new garage kept, i had been sporster shopping, great job i truly enjoyed watchin the review, keep em coming fellas I'll keep watching !
Sounds so smooth.. like a non V twin..and revs too..nice bike..
great bike
It's a 45 degree V Twin
Love your videos only one criticism. You should wear gloves and long pants to set a good example for the audience
James,you are correct! He should also stop at a STOP SIGNS!!!
Jesus
If you as a rider need a video with someone wearing gloves and long pants to show you to wear pants
You shouldn't ride
Each there own
@@jakerobertson6092 it is more aiming to younger audience. imagine someone just starting at age 16 or 18 (what ever is the legal age at your country) and all they see on youtube are people riding bikes in shorts...
Ok boomer
Just got an 02 as a new rider it’s awesome 👏🏾
4:20 the best part :D
This is funny to me because I own a 1999 Marauder. Bought it with cobra drag pipes on it. Rode it from Dallas back to VA. Great bike
Solid little bike. I had one in my 20s. Did the popular "GS3 rejet" with giant ass pod filters, ground pounder exhaust, and this thing turned into a whole different bike. Probably gained about 10 hp/torque putting it in the 60's for both specs, but at 460lbs it made this little thing fly.
This is my first bike! 💜 She's the best! $1200 😁
I bought a 97 marauder a few months ago im having a ball on it. At 6'2 its a little tight for me. Getting some short apes to help stretch it out a bit but a strong bike
How many miles do you have on it? Are you having issues finding parts?
I have the Suzuki Maruader VZ 800 1998...A great beginner bike.I see the mirrors are original too :-)
It will beat a 883 mine did every time. I raced 3 different ones multiple times each and won every time and I was about 230lbs at the time
Marauders :::a group of people that are breaking into your property and stealing stuff or burning down your property to gain access to your stuff
Simply put robbers that are not afraid to cause hell and mayhem to get what they want. Got to love Suzuki names, Intruders and Marauders. Bit juvenile and edgy but still awesome. And easy to remember too. Much better than random letter picked with a Dart throw and a number added behind.
I have one Marauder... I love it ❤
was that the clutch slipping? heard an rpm jump on acceleration after you let the clutch out each time in 2nd I think
Weak ass clutch springs
I have the 2000 model and had to replace my clutch plates pretty soon after getting it.
@@kartoshka1952 How many miles were on it? I have a 1999 with 15,000 miles on it and it think my clutch is shot too.
@@deanmlshredder Is this a common problem with these bikes? My VZ800's clutch seems to be doing the same thing.
These are really great bikes for anyone to ride. Even the newer Boulevard series with the 805cc V Twin run really strong. Surprisingly they can pull a quicker quarter mile than the bigger Intruder/S83 VS1400 engine from Suzuki,,,I know hard to believe right? I haven't rode one personally, but own a mint condition 05 S83 Boulevard. The market is so flooded with HD bikes where I live,,I have a dealer just up the street,,that even the HD prices are going down compared to before. The Suzuki lineup was always a great bike and should never be overlooked by anyone. I have a younger fella who stopped today and wants to buy my S83, or his buddies, "modified" Marauder as in your video. I will never cut another bike without seeing it or talking to the owner. I simply told him to ask a few basic questions about what was done with the Constant velocity carbs when the new pipes were installed..I've seen more burnt valves and ruined engines from supposed "modified" bikes. They run so factory lean as it is and then have someone who is clueless throw on some pipes is a bad idea..lol! I've replaced many stock HD carbs for people and put on a real carb...A Mikuni TM series flatslide pumper carb..now that makes a difference you can feel over any exhaust kit or stock CV carb kit..expensive but worth it..and I've built bikes for years...You would of loved my fully modded DR650se I built myself. .I can't fit all the engine mods and suspension mods and SM set up I built it into on here...long enough response already..From a big valve head and pumper carb to you name it,,,it had it,,fun build...It waxed V Twins for lunch up to 90mph with no issue whatsoever, even my S83 had no chance! It was written up about the build on Bike World..They were so interested in what you could do to a DR650 and were highly impressed in what that bike was capable of. My next ride is going to be an ADV type bike...Maybe a new V Strom 1000, although there is more, ADV ready bikes on the market...thanks for the vids,,and sorry for the long response..sorry can't help it as bikes were always my thing,,riding, racing, and wrenching.
That bike is suffering from the usual Marauder short comings. Weak clutch (you can hear it slipping) which can easily be fixed by replacing the clutch springs with stronger ones. Start ups can be challenging due to a MMM being a crappy design. You can bypass the MMM easily and it will fire right up afterwards. If you install the GS3 (Grant's Stage 3 kit) and change the front sprocket you can surpass the 883's easily and keep up with the 1100cc big boys. Great bike for the price. Get two! They are that cheap.
Hey man. I'm considering getting a bike in the near future and I've really been watching a lot of your videos lately. I've really been leaning towards a Honda Shadow, but I've seen these too. I know this video is a few years old, but how does the Marauder compare to the Shadow when it comes to comfort, ride smoothness, and handling? And is the Suzuki on the same level of reliability that the Hondas are? And, it's hard to tell for sure by watching and listening to what's happening in a video, but how do the bikes compare when it comes to sound of the pipes? Just curious with that one. Thanks in advance!
Just got one on July 4th 2022 I love the bike
That’s actually the same thing exact bike I just got and I love it so far I’m only 5’8 200lbs fits me perfectly and it’s my first big bike
Found one of these, a 2000 for $1600. Too good of a deal or worth it?
I bought 2000 Suzuki Marauder for 1500 bucks, I love it, fast and powerful no problems whatsoever, old Japanese bikes are the best
This is my first bike. I really like it.
Bought one today as my first. You still like it as much?
i also got one for my first bike.. so far its nice
Just picked up the same bike and year only my letters are yellow it’s been a love hate with it but only because it keeps just completely draining my battery so I changed stator and rectifier and now she won’t turn over I’ll get working soon though because it’s a blast to ride plenty of speed and torque for sure
A marauder is a raiding party (originally on horses), terrorizing the countryside. It's a power thing.
i bought a 2000 vz800, she had cobra pipes and stage 3 jets, for the size that i am its a very comfortable bike, quick when your going through the gears very nice bike
cool thanks for watching dont forget to subscribe
amaizing sound....almost like harley
better than harley junk
Buying my first bike next week, and yes its a marauder, 125 tho, because of the laws and all in my country
Emil Edvardsen I have one of those, not bad for a 125.
I had one , lotto fun
Great bike ❤️ bit worried about your jesus sandals and shorts look tho 😂😂
I don't know why I like you videos so much but I do.......keep em coming !
Just picked one up for $1k in Central Utah. Looking forward to getting it going.
Me too
I've got mine as my first bike 2 years ago. It's great! I love it. However voltage regulators are ****. I have to change it every season, because it's stops working.
A Marauder is actually a person that raids other people like a soldier of fortune. Usually part of a group.
What a beautiful part of the world you live in bro.....I've just bought the baby version of this in the UK. It's a 125cc version still a nice bike just very very slow however I'm currently customising it into a bobber and will be posting a video some day soon feel free to check it out 👍
Where’s the bike?
Great review. Regards from Poland.
Damn i need this bike. Didnt even know they existed!
yes i have a 02 marauder 800 is my first bike and best friend i ride with has an 883 and yes the marauder is faster and revs higher as well
im definitely getting one of these. so sick
It'd be cool to hear more maintenance reviews on some of these bikes. Like, since bikes you have to remove exhaust 👀. Or some with 4 carbs and they're harder to tune. Etc
99 Maurader was my first bike still miss it lol
LOVE THIS BIKE ...... alucinante....
I'm currently tryna decide on honda shadow or suzuki marauder
Just got this bike myself I’m a Beginner have no experience yet so hope I do well
Aaron Henry how did it go?
I sold my 2007 Gz250 Marauder for $1600.00
The next day I drove to Erie PA and bought a 1999 VZ800 Marauder for $1600.00
I totally won. Cobra Pipes and Rejetted... Thing is amazing
Haha that's awesome I've owned both as well love the 800
It looks faster than the he kawasaki vn900 i wonder what is the better bike between the 2 bikes
I'm only 5 foot. Would I easily fit this bike?
I bought my 2002 Marauder brand new and it’s been a fantastic bike for two decades now.
The only problem is these bikes develop a hard starting issue. I’ve been battling this for years, but today I found this video:
ua-cam.com/video/gIoCBcOb7ZU/v-deo.html
Take my advice and do this work around now! All you need is a piece of wire and 15 minutes.
The MMM starter relay is a piece of crap and it will leave you stranded so ditch it before you start throwing money away on batteries, or a stator and volt regulator. Oh, and three different mechanics… 🤬
lol where’s the key where’s the choke why’s the kickstand way up there? These questions I asked myself when I picked up my marauder
Are Suzuki reliable for bikes?
What is the top speed?
just for reference you were describing a highwayman, a marauder is like a land pirate lol x
Slipping clutch on 3rd.
Thinking of getting one later this year ,
Hey guys. I am 1,85 m in height and about 120 kg in weight. is this bike to small for me/the engine to "weak"?
Any links to 97 maraudar bobber seats and short back fender?
There’s a 2003 Marauder for sale near where I live for $2,500 with decent miles and no mechanical issues. Is it a good deal?
I just bought 2005 for $2300
Nice bike. I'm thinking of selling my sport bike for a cruiser of some sorts.
Trade
looking at this bike with 11 k miles on it .. looks good .. well ofc with that low miles .. you listing this beauty .. 3400 miles on it for 2500 bucks .. damn son .. id drive 10 hours+ to pickup that baby haha
i raced a 883 and i won by a land slid and then i raced a 1200 and he won by two cars worth. i was on a 2001 Suzuki volusia
Was your bike stock or set up with pipes and jets?
how much is this bike, in a "used" state?
About $1,400 - $1,600 depending on condition and mileage, for a 99 - 01. Not sure of the more modern ones.
I just got one today for 400 and itw got low miles just needs a battery and a new starter the one one it's shit but I love it sweet bike
Sounds great
Massive clutch slippage at 1:40😅
Very nice video, thank you!
Reminds me of my first bike. 05 shadow spirit. Bout to nab one
What camera are you using?
looks like a hero 4
i am 6'4, is this bike going to be too small for me?
Não Sei Oque E Mais Gostos,o Essa Moto Ou Essas Ruas S2
own one ,very torquey
They all have that crappy whine in the gears and front drive , its not bad with louder pipes so you can't here it as much lol
A y que velocidad máxima tiene esa maquina?
Tengo una hermosa suzuki marauder 800cc y en una salida de Guadalajara Jalisco, a nayarit la levante en autopista asta 190 km 😎
Which is better? The Maurader 800 or Intruder 1500
I had a Intruder 1500, now riding a Marauder and a Harley Heritage, prefer the Marauder to the Intruder because of the handling and light weight.
I've had both 883 and the marauder 800. and though I loved both of them I would take the sportster any day
Whats The top speed??? Dont see speed
Beautiful country city name?
This is my bike :)
Hi @Srkcycles,
I am a beginner, 6' 1". I love cruisers, especially Honda Shadow 750/watched your prev vids/.
You mentioned here, that is great for beginners so ... Can you compare Marauder and Honda Shadow, for a beginner ?
Thanks.
At 6' and 215ish pounds, this bike fits me quite well and, while it isn't my first bike, it's my first cruiser and is quite forgiving. It has enough power to keep you happy well after you're been riding for 2-3 years, but not enough to get you in trouble. I wanted something that could keep up on the highway and run with my friends CBR600's (casually, of course) and this fits the bill well. This will be my fiance's first bike once she finishes the beginner course next weekend. I can't help you with the comparison to a Shadow 750, but I hope this helps!
I'm 6"4 180 have a 98 maurauder with cobra pipes an the carbs rejetted an new air filters even with my height bike rides great an will be a step up from your current bike (I have friends who own harley 883's an have beaten them hands down every time we go riding.)
Solo vine haber algún comentario en español y na que na ya voy a seguir buscando
do you let the bikes worm up or??
love the vida btw ;p haha
+keepsix902 josh not really
is it still for sale?
this one sold but i have another blue 2004 for sale with less miles, check it out srkcycles.com
Mine is a 99 it's ny first bike and I love it but it is annoying to work on
Clutch was sliping when you shifting through 3rd gear.
I thought I heard it slip when he first started but low mileage so maybe not??