2000 Suzuki MARAUDER 800

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: 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, 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: 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: 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: 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: Powerful, comfortable and a looker
Cons: Needs a taller top gear

It's been years since I've owned a motorcycle, and I've never owned a new one. Not having unlimited funds, I shopped and researched everything in this price range and style. I ended up purchasing my Marauder in early July and rode it to Sturgis in...

Pros: Great looks, good handling
Cons: Needs one more gear

I fell in love with the drag bars and chrome of this motorcycle six months ago. I finally bought it three weeks ago. I have not been disappointed with its performance. Besides looking good, it handles like a charm and corners by itself. It has plenty of...

Pros: Good mechanic, excellent ride, stable, long, low.
Cons: Cosmetics need to be changed, pipes, mirrors, etc.

I own the original Marauder that came out in 97'. I think they screwed up the new ones, starting with messing around with the pipes on the 98' model. Ever since then they just kept making cosmetic changes that made the bike look worse and worse.
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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: Style, road presence
Cons: Seats

I bought the 2000 Marauder after not riding for 18 years. I've always like the Cruiser style of motorcycles, and this bike has a great look. Lots of chrome is standard as you can see. The bike is fairly heavy at 456 lbs (dry weight). The thing I had to...

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: style, handling, price
Cons: seat, not for taller riders

What a bike! If you are a lover of quality, appearance and value then this is the bike for you. The Suzuki Marauder is everything one looks for in a cruiser style bike, it is surprisingly quick, agile and solid for a machine in this price range. This...

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 ...