Suzuki GZ 125 Marauder Reviews
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Specification for Suzuki GZ 125 Marauder
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Overall Length: 2,160 mm
Overall Width: 815 mm
Overall Height: 1,090 mm
Wheelbase: 1,450 mm
Ground Clearance: 140 mm
Seat Height: 680 mm
Dry Mass: 126 kg
Fuel Capacity: 13 litres
ENGINE:
Engine Type: Air-cooled, 4-stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke: 57.0 x 48.8 mm
Max Power: 11.7 PS (8.6 Kw) @ 9,000 rpm
Max Torque: 9.6 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Piston Displacement: 125 cc
Compression Ratio: 9.5 : 1
Carburettor: Mikuni BS26 SS
Lubrication: Wet sump
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:
Ignition Type: Electronic
Starter System: Electric
TRANSMISSION:
Clutch: Wet multi plate
Transmission: 5-speed
Drive System: Chain, 132 links
CHASSIS:
Front Suspension: Telescopic
Rear Suspension: Twin shock absorber, adjustable spring preload
Rake/Trail: 32.5 degrees / 140 mm
Front Brake: Single priston caliper, 275 mm single disc
Rear Brake: 130 mm drum
Front Tyre: 110/90-16
Rear Tyre: 130/90-15
Overall Length: 2,160 mm
Overall Width: 815 mm
Overall Height: 1,090 mm
Wheelbase: 1,450 mm
Ground Clearance: 140 mm
Seat Height: 680 mm
Dry Mass: 126 kg
Fuel Capacity: 13 litres
ENGINE:
Engine Type: Air-cooled, 4-stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke: 57.0 x 48.8 mm
Max Power: 11.7 PS (8.6 Kw) @ 9,000 rpm
Max Torque: 9.6 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Piston Displacement: 125 cc
Compression Ratio: 9.5 : 1
Carburettor: Mikuni BS26 SS
Lubrication: Wet sump
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:
Ignition Type: Electronic
Starter System: Electric
TRANSMISSION:
Clutch: Wet multi plate
Transmission: 5-speed
Drive System: Chain, 132 links
CHASSIS:
Front Suspension: Telescopic
Rear Suspension: Twin shock absorber, adjustable spring preload
Rake/Trail: 32.5 degrees / 140 mm
Front Brake: Single priston caliper, 275 mm single disc
Rear Brake: 130 mm drum
Front Tyre: 110/90-16
Rear Tyre: 130/90-15
Latest Reviews
★★★★☆
“Bulletproof reliability, owned for 2 years and still...”
Written on: 11/05/2013 by Dace1987 (1 review written)
I bought my Suzy a couple of years ago needing something to take me to college (about 10 mile round trip there and back) 3 days a week and also a part time job that was a 30 mile round trip 3 times a week come rain or shine this bike has been fantastic. as you will notice with the trend from other reviews its not the fastest 125cc bike out there, but the lack in speed is compensated with a bike that will be a reliable workhorse and just keep going (and its pretty on the eye too) Pros You... (read more)
★★★★★
“Had this bike for nearly a year now, absolutely...”
Written on: 15/04/2013 by stiggysaurus
Had this bike for nearly a year now, absolutely fantastic! rock solid, crashed it twice, once in back of a car (in first week haha!) and a 35mph slide and yet the bike still worked with very minor damage, very impressed on how solid it is! I get around 250 miles on a £13 tank and have covered over 10,000 miles and has not broken down once! only parts needed replacing were the general wear & tears, chains, sprockets, tyres etc. and parts are super duper cheap and insurance is very low! i pay... (read more)
★★★★★
“probably the best bike in the world”
Written on: 16/02/2013
as a full licence holder i bought this bike as a stop gap now several years later i still have it 100+ miles to the gallon i am 6 foot 17 stone and i still get 55mph out of it the only items that needed to be replaced chain and sprockets rear tyer rear indicators and the speedo cable this goes every few months so buy the cheapest dont take on m-way dont forget this is only a 10bhp bike but it is ideal for learners like i said probably the best bike in the world and spares are plentiful as... (read more)
★★★★★
“Reliable fun learner bike”
Written on: 06/11/2012 by K3_fan (1 review written)
I bought my GZ 125 K3 for under £700 taxed and mot'd, a previous owner had left it out regularly in rain (uncovered) so it has some rust on handlebars, wheels and exhaust but nothing that takes away attention from it and I loved the look of it, so I bought it. The gear changes can be a little clunky, in that occasionally you can push up for second and end up in neutral (although once you get used to this quirk you can easily compensate by pushing the gear lever up slightly harder), and... (read more)
★★★★☆
“good bike maintain it yourself”
Written on: 02/09/2012
ok the gz125 where do i start i have had 2 of these bikes and i find them great i am 5 foot 10 inches 11 stone so i fit perfectly on this bike anybody taller should look for a honda cg125. i thing i should point out about these bikes is that if you are a beginner like i was you have to get dirty with this bike and learn how to maintain it. leave it over winter it will turn to rust so keep it coverd in acf50 and regular washes. the front brakes need looking at you have to learn quick with... (read more)
★★★★★
“Dont think I could have picked a better bike. :0)”
Written on: 14/04/2012 by Harvey123
After having passed my CBT on Friday 13th 2012 (eeek)on a Suzuki VANVAN 125 and sort of muddling my way through it (first time on a bike, information bombardment etc)what an absolute pleasure it was to finally get a good run on my Suzuki GZ 125 Marauder (03 plate with 4300 miles on the clock, for £800...bargain)which I had bought a couple of weeks before.The Marauder doesnt so much pull away as let you glide along with it and let you know "relax son your gonna be alright" as being a small... (read more)
★★★★★
“Great looks, Inexpensive to run, Fast enough round town!.”
Written on: 17/03/2012 by HartleyBiker (1 review written)
If you want a speed machine.... Do one!.... Go and buy a sports bike!. Now back on point... If you want a great looking bike thats well made and cheap to run this must be the bike for you. It's fast enough about town and gets there swiftly. It's a very enjoyable ride as soon as you get the hang of the niggly well documented neutral gear issue!. I bought a 2000 reg under a week ago and i'm finding myself sat up at stupid o'clock in the morning wanting to go out for a ride... I'm totally... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“what a sack of rubbish this bike really is, glad i...”
Written on: 12/01/2012
Wow, this bike has to be the slowest most cumbersome bike ever made. Marauder Suzuki 125 Given it is a Suzuki, and had been kept in a garage I was a bit taken aback at how much rust it had on it. But it was cheap and I knew I could make a swift profit on it so I bought it anyway. I paid 300 quid for it with a years MOT and Tax and sold it for 750 so I did ok out of it - but compared to my Lexmoto Vixen the Suzuki is rubbish. Too slow on the flat. A nightmare going up Anderson Drive in... (read more)
K3_Fan's Comment
Written on: 06/11/2012
Not sure 2 days ownership is long enough to give it a chance, it can be tough getting up very steep hills (I live in Wales so we have plenty) but even the steepest I can get up at at least twenty to thirty mph.
It is slow compared to a number of other 125's, definitely not a speed machine, but then it is a heavy bike so you'd expect that to be the case. Mine is a K3 and I've actually found it extremely reliable so I'm surprised you've put two stars for reliability but it's definitely a bike people will either love or hate :-)
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★★★★★
“Suzuki GZ 125- Great starter bike”
Written on: 24/10/2011 by marshello16
I bought my 125 marauder about a month ago now and I'm absolutely in love with it. It's not the fastest bike out there and being a heavier chap (14 stone) it tops out at around the 55-60 mark so for speed you're better off getting a sports bike. That being said, it looks lovely, many people thought it was bigger than it was and guys that hadn't even considered riding bikes before have taken a few sneaky glances at it. The chrome does take a lot of looking after but as long as you have the... (read more)
Cal61's Response to marshello16's Review
Written on: 24/03/2012
I love this bike too.Yeah it can be a pain getting into neutral but you kinda get used to it. Can be a bit clunky changing down gears too. By the way its 24 stone in weight not 14 stone. It gets a lot of admiring looks and comments. Who needs speed anyhow....It is a cruiser after all and looks great.
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★★★★★
“A brilliant commuter and all-round fun bike”
Written on: 06/07/2011 by Rumpleproofskin (2 reviews written)
I've had this cool-looking Marauder for a month now and I'm thrilled I made the right decision. So here's my review in bullet points: • The low centre of gravity and low-slung seat makes this bike very confidence inspiring – an ideal learner bike. You don't fly around on it like a bat out of hell. It induces a more considered style of riding. It's not called a 'cruiser' for nothing! • It's large for its engine size but strangely not heavy or cumbersome. In fact it looks more like a... (read more)
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★★★★☆
“I bought a 2004 GZ 125 Marauder to commute to work and...”
Written on: 17/05/2011
I bought a 2004 GZ 125 Marauder to commute to work and college, also for the occasional cruise to develop my riding skills prior to taking my full bike test.
Performance
This is a 125 styled cruiser, if your looking to be a speed demon, avoid this bike as it will only disappoint. However if your looking for a comfortable, stable ride that will get you up to 60mph at a healthy pace, this might be the bike for you. Its low centre of gravity will make handling easier in novice hands.
The...
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Guest's Comment
Written on: 09/09/2011
i have had my marauder for 1 month now as a first bike using it as a learner bike. i agree with everything you say here and would like to add that so far i have done 117 miles to this tank and still have about a third of a tank left. the only thing that would improve this bike is a fuel gague but other wise a sound bike.
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Getreal's Comment
Written on: 17/01/2013
My Son is thinking of the Marauder 125 as a first bike and as a commuter ,I enjoyed reading your review I myself have a Susuki Savage LS650 and the neutral negative also applies to my Bike and can be a pain,my Son really needs reliability and your review has been most helpful, thank you,just caught sight of the next review which states the absence of a fuel gauge as I thought this Bike had one ,the Savage has not got one either so another negative but I am sure He can overcome it as I have thanks once again
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★★☆☆☆
“DO NOT BUY THIS BIKE! ”
Written on: 06/03/2011
DO NOT BUY THIS BIKE!
out of all the 125 cruiser choppers these have to b the worst. got the bikefrom bradford 2010, after the first couple of goes it felt like heaven, everyone i knew thought it was stolen due to me being only 17, comfy, looked good, sounded ok.
but then the problems rolled in,
:no petrol gauge
:dickie neutral
:back brakes a bit slack
:no kick start and the electics are terrible
:slow, 50 at a push
:chugs
:4th gear was a nightmare
:i found a towel in the petrol tank, what...
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Guest's Comment
Written on: 25/07/2011
this is just you buying a rubbish bike and not giving it a good check. "towel in the fuel tank". how much did you get it for?
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Guest's Comment
Written on: 24/08/2011
Such a low and vague Rating for this bike, Not all Suzuki GZ 125 Marauder's come with towels in the tank as standard. Thats an issue with the bike seller not the Suzuki GZ 125 Marauder.
This is a BIKE REVIEW SITE ABOUT BIKES NOT ABOUT BIKE DEALERS!!!!
Very good Bike, Looks alot bigger than a 125 (124cc)and sounds heafty to. Currently have a 2008 reg.
Ignore Idiotic Reviews
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Organic321's Comment
Written on: 01/11/2011
Sorry mate but it sounds like you bought a melon in the 1st place, i mean age, condition etc... quote \"i found a towel in the petrol tank\" unquote! unless the towel had the \"Suzuki\" emblem stitched onto it i would suggest its had nothing at all to do with their production assembly! (-:
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K3_Fan's Comment
Written on: 06/11/2012
I'm not sure lack of a petrol gauge is really a problem, I have dne 200 mile trips on mine and never emptied the tank plus it has a healthy fuel reserve so unless you rarely refuel it shouldn't be an issue.
But yes neutral can be a little awkward at times, though I wouldn't agree the back brake is slack as I use it more than the front and it does a good job.
I disagree about its speed though, I'm seventeen stones and the bike weighs about twenty and I've had it at sixty five mph (on the flat, not downhill) though usually I stick to fifty or fifty five but it gets there very easily.
Also not sure what you mean about fourth gear being a nightmare as not found that to be the case.
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★★★★★
“I bought a 2002 marauder 125 about a week ago for £700...”
Written on: 10/02/2011
I bought a 2002 marauder 125 about a week ago for £700 absolute bargain as all it needed was about five hours of work and a bit of polish to have it looking great again. Mine came with a sissy bay and a pannier support rack (panniers in the mail) and I would recommend you buy these as well as they give the bike a bit more character. I too, like a lot of others was told these bikes could reach 75mph and cruise at 60mph, well after a week of varied riding I cant tell you that 75mph is VERY... (read more)
★★★★★
“I've had a full bike licence for years 12 years but...”
Written on: 21/01/2011
I've had a full bike licence for years 12 years but stopped riding about 8 years ago but recently decided to get back into it, a friend of mine said he had a 98 marauder in his back garden, it hadnt been used for nearly 8 years and said I could have it for 100 quid. I threw it in my van as all the brakes where seized. but basically I just filled it with fuel, stuck the jump leads on it and it started up within seconds. i've had to change all the cables as they were rusted solid and clean... (read more)
★★★★☆
“The Suzuki Marauder 125 is my first bike and I chose...”
Written on: 02/12/2010
The Suzuki Marauder 125 is my first bike and I chose it as it is the type of look I was after in a bike, and after Reading around, including the reviews from here,it was obviously a good, dependable model which had proven itself an. Been going for years.
I agree with some of the other comments about the speed, mine has touched 65mph on a good day/hill, but most of the time my commute and riding has been through London or on a roads since moving outside the m25, so it suits fine. In fact,...
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★★★★☆
“Love my GZ125 K8 very much, i upgraded to the classy...”
Written on: 02/11/2010
Love my GZ125 K8 very much, i upgraded to the classy look after having my Honda SH125i nicked in early 2010.
In terms of speed it hits 40 easily but from there its literally an uphill struggle, any issues i had were due to neglect from the previous owner / mechanics who have dealt with it.
I have never had weather related start-up issues and have ridden it in all weather conditions (owned it since march, god bless british summer) and the only thing i want to complete it is a pannier /...
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★★★★☆
“I have a love hate relationship with my bike when its...”
Written on: 10/10/2010
I have a love hate relationship with my bike when its working its fantasic but now its getting on a bit i seem to be pushing it a lot even though I have spent time and money on it, my main problems have been the clutch and choke, its a fantastic comuter with rediculouse mpg return. This bike is fantastic in towns and citys struggles with hills but still keeps up with traffic yes it will do 60 + but if riding at this speed constantly you will have more problems in the long run, its haappy at... (read more)
★★★★☆
“I have owned a Suzuki marauder for 1 year now and i...”
Written on: 04/10/2010
I have owned a Suzuki marauder for 1 year now and i have got to say it is brilliant i live on a farm so it has to ridden dirty some of the time but it handled the road well and is very reliable and starts mostly without the choke on and pulls like a train with all my luggage on which is hard for other 125s would recommend it to any one just a shame about the corrosion on sissy bar and especially exhaust ps this bike looks good and even harley guys like it (read more)
★★★★★
“I purchaes this from new no issues at all.I agree that...”
Written on: 25/09/2010
I purchaes this from new no issues at all.I agree that the clutch can be a fiddle at times.I am 6ft 4ins and over 15 stone.I tried my full licence test both Mod 1 & 2 and no real issues.I use the motor cycle for commuting on the Motorway and can get up to 65-70.Hoever on inclines it can go down to 45mph. Excellent on fuel insurance and VEL.Will probably get a larger one in due course.Ideal for learner and CBT (read more)
★★★☆☆
“i have had my maruder 1 month now n ive had 4 problems...”
Written on: 21/09/2010
i have had my maruder 1 month now n ive had 4 problems already so i wouldnt recomend these bike the have a very poor top speed 4 a 125 i got a friend with a 50cc only 5 mph slower than my maruder i would say most 125 mopeds r better than geareds (read more)
K3_Fan's Comment
Written on: 06/11/2012
Your friends fifty cc moped can do fifty mph or more? That's what my K3 manages easily, perhaps your bike was poorly maintained by a previous owner but I would agree that most 125 cc "mopeds" would be faster as they are significantly lighter.
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★★☆☆☆
“lovely to look at, dissapointing to ride.gearbox is...”
Written on: 04/07/2010
lovely to look at, dissapointing to ride.gearbox is shocking false neutrals plus changing down from 3rd to 2nd or worse 2nd to 1st is a total nightmare.sometimes won't go in gear at all have to release clutch again slowly till it clunks into 2nd gear then repeat again to go into 1st.changing up 1st to 2nd sometimes straight in, other times having to double de clutch .took it back to coco the dealer to adjust clutch [no play] in it, so he adjusted it the wrong way & made it worse!!!.for a... (read more)
★★★★☆
“I have found this bike great fun & surprisingly easy...”
Written on: 29/06/2010 by John Russel (2 reviews written)
I have found this bike great fun & surprisingly easy to throw about when you get used to it which doen't take long to master & maintenance is quite simple with plenty of spares & accessories about& it runs for fun around 100mpg .Its a very comfy ride for short & tall alike & prety light but not bad at all in the wind compared to some 125s i've ridden . It sounds good looks great & a real head turner everyone thinks its a bigger engine than 125 & you get plenty of nods from the big bike... (read more)
★★★★☆
“I bought this bike to learn on. I wanted something...”
Written on: 20/06/2010 by Stuart MacKinnon (1 review written)
I bought this bike to learn on. I wanted something cheap to run, but that looked better than a regular 125cc. This was the bike for me! Even my instructor asked if it was a 250cc at first! Most 125s have very skinny tyres, which can make for bad handling, especially in cold weather. The Marauder on the other hand has rather thick tyres for the size of the bike and good ground clearance. Once you get your confidence up this bike will handle brilliantly at speeds and angles you never thought... (read more)
★★★★★
“Sweet beautiful lil baby she is. Great for learning...”
Written on: 17/06/2010
Sweet beautiful lil baby she is. Great for learning on. I took my test on her (and then bought a new Bonnie, restricted of course) Just couldnt part with my lil baby so I now run them both. I bought the shiny sexy red import version which comes with matching panniers and sissy bar. I then got some black leather cruiser panniers and have studded round the seat myself. Also have a sissy bar bag, silver eagle brake fluid cover and tassled leather handle covers OH YEAH She rides so sweetly... (read more)
★★★★★
“Had a new CBR125 before this but got fed up of the...”
Written on: 06/06/2010
Had a new CBR125 before this but got fed up of the short gear changes/revs in traffic. Bought the marauder and haven't looked back, it's gears and engine are a lot more traffic friendly. Comfortable, reliable (even in -temps.) same top speed as cbr (60-65) just a little less acceleration but who cares against the benefits, easy to ride and looks good and feels good. Great for learning on and enjoyable to be out on the road. I can't fault it. (read more)
★★★★★
“This is a fantastic bike, especially for learner's...”
Written on: 23/05/2010
This is a fantastic bike, especially for learner's (and also people lacking height due too it's low seat).
This is my first bike and I absolutely adore it. Where it lacks in speed and power, it certainly looks brilliant, a real head turner, sounds great (nice a choppy like a cruiser should sound) and also quick off the mark.
If you are looking for a fast 125 I wouldn't suggest this bike as it barely peeks beyond 70 on a good day, but if you really hold onto the revs (with a rev restrictor,...
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★★★★★
“An amazing bike, would definatley reccomend as an...”
Written on: 15/04/2010
An amazing bike, would definatley reccomend as an upgrade from a 50cc for all those learners who are experienced and looking for something with ALOT more oomph and class! (read more)
★★★★☆
“The suzuki is a very reliable bike. ”
Written on: 22/02/2010
The suzuki is a very reliable bike.
Mine was stood in a garage for 14 months when I bought it.
I had to change the battery and the choke cable and it started first time.
This bike starts without choke in the summer, and it starts first time with choke in the winter.
I get around 80miles to the gallon which at the moment (Feb 2010)means I do around 250miles for £12.
The down side is that all the weight is over the back wheel and the front wheel can slide when cornering in the roads are...
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★★★★★
“hade my baby (gz 125 k8) for 2 years from new done...”
Written on: 01/02/2010
hade my baby (gz 125 k8) for 2 years from new done 16000 miles and its still great terns heads and looks bigger than 125 its my 2nd bike handles like a dream really gets down for a cruzer gd for chilling out and riding or having lilbit of fun cant fill it for a £10 as i waz tolled tho takes about £20 (read more)
★★★★★
“had my gz 125 about a month real head turner i am 39...”
Written on: 23/12/2009 by homelea6 (1 review written)
had my gz 125 about a month real head turner i am 39 years old its my 1st bike and i would highly recommend it (read more)
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★★★★★
“Fantastic bike, I love it! It is my first one but was...”
Written on: 05/12/2009
Fantastic bike, I love it! It is my first one but was love at first sight. Even though it is not ideal for long trips due to those fact that you cannot really pack lots of stuff on it also because it cannot exceed 65-70m/h; however it is fantastic in the city. I do 220 miles before fill up the tank for £10!!! Amazing!
Also it has low seat which is great for my hight.
I can recommend it to everyone :)
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★★★★☆
“I have had my 2008 Suzuki Marauder now for just under...”
Written on: 10/11/2009
I have had my 2008 Suzuki Marauder now for just under 3 months. Have done almost 2000 miles and its been great fun. Went on a 260 mile trip to london and it never missed a beat. Drive it everyday and clean and polish it every week. Very comfortable and smooth and looks like a much bigger bike than it is. (read more)
★★★★★
“When first looking to purchase this bike a couple of...”
Written on: 17/07/2009
When first looking to purchase this bike a couple of weeks ago I came on this page and had a look to see what others had to say about it. I must admit I was a tiny bit sceptical because most people's views were of a mixed opinion. I'm no bike expert, but I decided to go with it and ended up purchasing one.
The Suzuki GZ 125 Marauder bike is an absolute dream. The metallic, navy blue finish is superb and glistens in the sunshine and really looks the part with all of the chrome and the...
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★★★★★
“I love this Suzuki GZ 125 Marauder bike so much great...”
Written on: 07/07/2009 by musicalmayhem
I love this Suzuki GZ 125 Marauder bike so much great learner bike. I got mine (06 plated) just over a year ago after being involved in a crash which led to my bike being written off. This bike showed me what I missed from my past bikes and I often get stopped by people asking what engine size she is (there even more suprised once the engine is going). (read more)
★★★★★
“My friend bought a Suzuki Marauder 125 about 2 years...”
Written on: 05/07/2009 by bjh3117
My friend bought a Suzuki Marauder 125 about 2 years ago. It was almost 4 years old when he bought it with 1,900Km on the clock. Today it has 2,177Km on the clock and I've just bought it from him. Low mileage and a beautiful condition meant that I fell in love with it the moment he bought it (we live in Normandy, France and I was present at the purchase because I spoke good French and my friend didn't!). The bike is a beautiful pale yellow colourn that isn't available in the UK and it... (read more)
★★★★★
“As a 29 year old learner I found this suzuki gz 125...”
Written on: 01/07/2009
As a 29 year old learner I found this suzuki gz 125 great bike. Having quickly passed the test using this bike I continue to use it for the daily commute. One of the faster learner bikes around in my opinion with a top speed of 65mph. (read more)
★★★★★
“had my marauder for about 9 months now and fair to say...”
Written on: 03/06/2009 by android68
had my marauder for about 9 months now and fair to say iv done a fair bit of mileage on it. i bought the bike second hand at 3 years old and the previous owner did not look after it. I had to replace front and rear sprocket, clutch cable, wheel baring, coosh drive and I'm about to change the box filter to k and n filters as the add a little more torque to the engine ( done properly). i can get the wee baby up 2 an average of 65 mph on most days as im constantly re-adjusting my chain to suite... (read more)
★★★★★
“My Suzuki GZ 125 Marauder is a 09 plate (bought on the...”
Written on: 31/05/2009
My Suzuki GZ 125 Marauder is a 09 plate (bought on the first day the 09 plate was released in the UK) and it has never seen a day off the road.
Although the roads round here are very salty and it rains alot ect. ect. I have not got any corosion problems like some others complain about. Although I do clean and polish my bike regularly, and at a minimum after a good day out in bad conditions I rinse the bike off with fresh water. The chrome looks very good on the bike and it is a head...
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★★★★☆
“corners well...sticks to the road...and a really nice...”
Written on: 23/05/2009 by topcat123
corners well...sticks to the road...and a really nice ride. my Suzuki GZ is a lovely bike to ride....turns heads and i am often asked if it is a 250.... (read more)
★★★★☆
“I've owned my Suzuki GZ 125 Marauder for about 8...”
Written on: 02/05/2009
I've owned my Suzuki GZ 125 Marauder for about 8 months now and have nothing to complain about realy, i mean it's got the looks since so many heads turn when i've gone past, the acceleration isn't that bad, i can get up to 40mph without a problem i think the fastest i've got is about 55mph with head wind so it had no probelm there but on a fairly hot day i got 65mph out of it on a straight and just over 70mph down hill so all in all a great bike to get if u've passed your CBT. (read more)
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★★★★★
“The Suzuki GZ 125 Marauder is a great little bike,...”
Written on: 10/03/2009
The Suzuki GZ 125 Marauder is a great little bike, I've had mine for about 6 months, and I've had no problems with it! cheap to run, I can do about 80mpg and its only £10 to refill! Its a bit slow mine will only do 55mph, but i have managed to get it to 62mph down hill. If you are tall then its an ok bike for you, you dont look like an elephant on a bicycle, even though it was built for short people! The bike will make you happy especially when you have "L" plates on and you start over... (read more)
★★★★☆
“Great bike to start on would definitely recomend it as...”
Written on: 27/11/2008 by sarny1
Great bike to start on would definitely recomend it as I had one as my first it was black and I learned many things with it, but it is very low down and no the ideal bike to do sharpe turns on so if your not the cruising type... this would be the wrong bike for you... very cheap to run and great for comuting...
Remember slow in... fast out!
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★★★★☆
“Well, where's to start? I've had my baby Suzuki...”
Written on: 19/09/2008 by Tris MK (3 reviews written)
Well, where's to start? I've had my baby Suzuki Marauder for over 6 months now, and its gone quick! I shall start on the ride I think, for its the most important part of being a cruiser (In my opinion). The seating position is probably one of the best out there for the 125cc market, I've been on a 120 mile round trip on mine and didnt end up with a numb bum like on my old scooter. You sit within a relaxed reach of the handle bars, your legs are snug in position on the pegs, and that means... (read more)
★★★★☆
“I bought a suzuki marander125 gz,overall fab bike...”
Written on: 18/09/2008 by mcnamara1710 (1 review written)
I bought a suzuki marander125 gz,overall fab bike looks good,and drives well too great to handel also banking corners. Besides the gear change and top end speed 60mph feb bike,im glad i bought one. (read more)
★★★★☆
“Well, where's to start? I've had my baby Suzuki...”
Written on: 16/09/2008 by Tris MK (3 reviews written)
Well, where's to start? I've had my baby Suzuki Marauder for over 6 months now, and its gone quick! I shall start on the ride I think, for its the most important part of being a cruiser (In my opinion). The seating position is probably one of the best out there for the 125cc market, I've been on a 120 mile round trip on mine and didnt end up with a numb bum like on my old scooter. You sit within a relaxed reach of the handle bars, your legs are snug in position on the pegs, and that means... (read more)
★★★★★
“I ' ve had my Suzuki GZ125 Marauder for around 2 years...”
Written on: 12/09/2008 by davitz
I ' ve had my Suzuki GZ125 Marauder for around 2 years now it ' s a 1998 model, if you ' re looking at this site wondering whether it ' s worth buying one then I would say straight out my god yes. There are so many positives to this bike its incredible. Under seat storage - big enough to fit a heavy duty chain inside - not big enough for a helmet though. fuel consumption - I get around 95mpg that ' s almost 290 miles per tank it costs just under 15 quid to fill up. Its looks - it ' s ten... (read more)
Jasontainteddarknes's Response to 400757_davitz 's Review
Written on: 02/04/2010
noticed you said yours was a 1998 model. how much did you pay for yours because iv seen one with 22,000 on the clock and its £750.
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★★★☆☆
“I have done 12000 Miles in the last 18 months on my 57...”
Written on: 27/08/2008 by pfredm
I have done 12000 Miles in the last 18 months on my 57 plate Suzuki GZ and would say it has been a very good bike, but I am starting to get a little board with it. The good points are that it is cheep to run, very safe and quick enough for town riding. Unfortunately I get a top speed of 55MPH in everything but the best of conditions (but then my cross Cotswold ' s 50 mile daily run is not exactly flat and open roads) and rust is a real pain. Having said that the rust is nothing bad, only... (read more)
Hobgoblinner's Response to 395659_pfredm's Review
Written on: 12/11/2008
I found this review helpful because...the chap has experience of the machine in question.
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★★★★★
“The Suzuki GZ 125 Marauder is an awesome bike, I...”
Written on: 18/08/2008
The Suzuki GZ 125 Marauder is an awesome bike, I recommend it to anyone, all my mates love it, sounds great, will hit about 70-75.
Be careful with paintwork, make sure when cleaning it you use a very soft cloth, otherwise you will make the paint work look like it got a twirling affects on it, especially in the sunlight.
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Kismet's Comment
Written on: 21/08/2008
I found this review helpful because... its nice to know that someone else finds neutral a bit of a pain to find sometimes, i thought it was me! Thanks for cloth tip as well!
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Bikesovercars's Comment
Written on: 09/02/2010
alright mate what year is your marauder ive been reading through the reviews and alot of them say they only do like 45 - 55 and im debating weather to get a faster 125 was yours straining at 70 anmd was you on a flat cheers
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★★★☆☆
“I've owned my Suzuki 125 Marauder for around 9 months...”
Written on: 09/08/2008 by frontwheelie (1 review written)
I've owned my Suzuki 125 Marauder for around 9 months now. I use it for commuting into central London and for this it is fine, it is fast enough to beat the traffic although occasionally a bit more oomph would have gotten me out of some hairy situations, and as for running costs, this thing will happily do around 18 miles to the litre - very impressive indeed considering the throttle is wide open most of the way in. I would have been happy to keep this bike for the commute even after getting... (read more)
★★★★★
“The 125 marauder looks good, feels great to ride and...”
Written on: 09/08/2008 by tonib (1 review written)
The 125 marauder looks good, feels great to ride and as a new leaner found the bike easy to ride. Would love to fit some kind of slip on exhausts to it to make it sound louder but not sure if anyone makes them for this model. (read more)
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Victorjones's Response to Harvey123's Review
Written on: 02/09/2012
hi there i have had 2 gz125's i have toured them from yorkshire to edinburgh and just got back from pitlochry from edinburgh on a camping trip.. i am wondering what fuel consumption you are getting .. this is a good dissusion point as to learn what we are getting mpg