2005 Suzuki VZ800 Marauder review from New Zealand
"V-twin style and presence"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
Nothing has gone wrong and it has been 100% reliable.
General comments?
As a cruiser it is hard to fault. It looks faster than it goes and it goes well for an 800cc v -twin that is heavy. But performance is not the point with these bikes. They are not performance bikes, and as such have different priorities, such as chrome work, style and the all important v-twin.
This is enhanced by removing the unnecessary components, such as passenger seat, side reflectors and then adding extras - this bike needs to be customised. If you want eye popping performance, race track handling and amazing brakes, buy an R1. If you want a bike that makes you feel great, and that you don't need to ride at 150mph to feel good, then you can do much worse than the Marauder 800. I rate this bike highly.
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| A joy to own that won't break the bank |
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| A true joy to own and ride |
| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2005 |
| Year of manufacture | 2005 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Acceleration marks | 6 / 10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Handling marks | 6 / 10 |
| Braking marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 1895 miles |
| Most recent distance | 3850 miles |
| Previous motorcycle | Yamaha YZF1000R Thunderace |
| Date of Entry | 19th May, 2006 |