Suzuki GZ 250 Marauder (2003-05)

The Suzuki GZ 250 Marauder is a cruiser motorcycle released between 2003 and 2005. It features a four-stroke, single-cylinder engine with a capacity of 249cc and a compression ratio of 9.0:1. The bike is air-cooled and uses a Mikuni BSR32SS carburetor for induction. The ignition system is digital transistorized and the starting mechanism is electric. The bike delivers a maximum power of 14.9 kW or 20 hp at 7500 rpm and a torque of 20.6 Nm or 15.2 lb-ft at 6500 rpm. Transmission is 5-speed and final drive is through a chain. The frame is made of tubular steel and the suspension system is made up of telescopic forks at the front and a swingarm with dual shocks and five-way adjustable damping at the rear. Braking is handled by a single 275mm disc at the front and a 130mm drum at the rear. The bike comes with front and rear tires sized at 110/90-16 and 130/90-15, respectively. The bike has a length of 2160mm, a width of 815mm and a height of 1090mm, and a ground clearance of 125mm. The seat height is 680mm, and the dry weight is 137kg, while the wet weight is 150kg. The fuel capacity is 13 liters. Overall, the Suzuki GZ 250 Marauder is a cruiser motorcycle.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki GZ 250 Marauder

Year: 2003 – 05

Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves

Capacity: 249 cc / 15.2 cu in

Bore x Stroke: 72 x 61.2 mm

Compression Ratio: 9.0:1

Cooling System: Air cooled

Lubrication System: Wet sump

Induction: Mikuni BSR32SS carburetor

Ignition: Digital transistorized

Starting: Electric

Max Power: 14.9 kW / 20 hp @ 7500 rpm

Max Torque: 20.6 Nm 2.1kgf-m 15.2 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm

Transmission: 5 Speed

Final Drive: Chain, #520

Frame: Tubular steel, single downtube

Front Suspension: Telescopic forks, oil damping

Rear Suspension: Swingarm, dual shocks, coil springs , 5-way adjustable damping

Front Brakes: Single 275mm disc

Rear Brakes: 130mm Drum

Front Tyre: 110/90-16 59P or 59S

Rear Tyre: 130/90-15 66P or 66S

Dimensions: Length: 2160 mm / 85.0in Width: 815 mm / 32.1 in Height: 1090 mm / 42.9 in

Wheelbase: 1450 mm / 57.1 in

Ground Clearance: 125 mm / 4.9 in

Seat Height: 680 mm / 27.8 in

Dry Weight: 137 kg / 302 lbs

Wet Weight: 150 kg / 331 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 13 Litres / 3.4 US gal / 2.9 Imp gal

Review: Cruiser