Suzuki GZ125 Marauder (1998 - present) review

A learner legal machine with more than a nod to cruiser styling, the Marauder is a good choice for the money.
The Marauder 125 is a pocket friendly option from Suzuki.
Bettered by its own V-twin brother, the Intruder.

Honest test-passing donkey with a nod to custom tradition. Not quite as good as V-twin Intruder, but frankly, for the money, you can’t really argueHonest test-passing donkey with a nod to custom tradition. Not quite as good as V-twin Intruder, but frankly, for the money, you can’t really argue

Length (mm)2160
Width (mm)815
Height (mm)1090
Dryweight (kg)126
Seats0
Seat Height (mm)680
Suspension FrontTelescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Suspension RearSwingarm, coil spring, oil damped,
Adjustability Rear 5-way adjustable spring preload
Tyres Front110/90-16 59P
Tyres Rear130/90-15 M/C 66P
Brakes FrontSingle caliper, 275mm single disc
Brakes Rear130mm mechanical drum
Wheelbase (mm)1450
Ground Clearance (mm)140

Cubic Capacity (cc)124
Max Power (bhp)12
Max Power Peak (rpm)9500
Torque (ft/lb)7
Torque Peak (rpm)8000
Bore (mm)57
Stroke (mm)48.8
Valve GearSOHC
Compression Ratio9.5
IgnitionElectronic
Valves Per Cylinder2
CoolingAir cooled
Fuel DeliveryMikuni BS26 SS carburettor
Stroke TypeFour Stroke
DriveChain