Mine is a 2006 marauder k6 carb variant and it's so easy to work on it could be disassembled and remade by an infant, I've replaced the exhaust with one from a gsxr1200 hayabusa and it sounds even better with the gunshot kickback, ever since I've gotten it I've fallen in love with every aspect with it, incredibly stable and reliable ride, picks up very well for a 125 but engine output is limited to 65mph at a stretch, parts are relatively cheap to replace which I found out after having to replace a punctured carb diaphragm after riding it home 19 miles at 20mph but not a problem with it since then, if your looking for a starter cruiser i fully reccomend this bike as its just too good to be true, I'm always thinking I wish I had this bike when I was a teenager then I remember I've had it 2 years and I'm 19, extremely reliable aswell with mine averaging 85mpg, around 90 at low revs. Love the bike, love everything about its simplicity and beauty, my only regret is that it wasn't my 1st

Hi does any obe know if the jinlun 125 wheels will go on a suzuki maurader gz 125 as i have tried to find info about this and its no where please if any 1 knows anything thanks

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 they still make it

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 optimistic, I'm quite light and I could just about get a little over 60mph, but, the bike will sit at 45-50mph quite happily. But, like someone said before, if you want to bomb along at 65-75mph either buy a £2500+ tempremental sports bike or deal with 50-55mph. As for comfort, spot on, I'm just under 6 foot and the day I bought it I rode it home for an hour and a half with only a quick fuel stop to break it up and to my suprise, no numbness cramps or backache- it is literally like riding a leather armchair.

These bikes look and sound beautiful with a few of my mates mistaking it for a 400cc when I first got it. This is my third bike and being used to two strokes I was a tiny bit dissapointed with the lack of performance over 40mph but again, If you want a fast bike don't buy a cruiser. Insurance is dirt cheap, as is tax £15 a year. Fuel economy is brilliant as well.

Alot of people here seem to be suprised by the fact that their chrome is covered in rust... that's what will happen if you don't keep them clean and polish them, that is a little annoying though, I had to learn the hard way from my previous bike that where chrome is concerned, shiled it from rain as much as possible and if it does get rained on or dirty wash it with warm soapy water and dry it within the day or expect to lose your shiny bike to rust. Also, sorry to blab on but just a note, if you do get surface rust on the chrome (There was a lot when I bought it) take a small bit of kitchin foil, scrunch it into a ball and rub the rust lightly- that works a treat and gives you a good clean surface to polish- it doesn't leave any scratches either.


All in all a great little bike, sharp brakes, reasonable performance with an adequate crusing speed and it costs about as much as my old 50cc scooter to run-would def reccommed for someone looking for a reliable bike that looks and sounds great and turns heads.

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 the carb and get some second hand forks as they were all pitted but it still worked out a really cheap bike and all the electrics and the engine were still perfect after 8 years of rain uncovered in the garden. its a joy to ride and being only 5ft 4 its a perfect low down cruiser. I wont be upgrading to something bigger as i'm perfectly happy cruising around on it or doing 60 mph on the motorway or dual carriageway. lovely looking bike and great seating position. If your a speed demon look elsewhere, but if you want comfort and looks i'd highly recommend this bike... :)

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

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 and if you keep the revs up you can get some good power out of her. Great buy for a learner who wants to turn heads and then keep on turning them.....

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.

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, which most have as default anyway) it holds it's power well in the 60's, but it's a weighty 125 with only 13bhp, so you can't expect much.
It's brilliantly reliable however, excellent on petrol, good for money, and I have not had a single major breakdown or fault. It's a very comfortable ride, great handling and just a generally good learner bike.

Summary:

Good points:
Low seat
Comfortable ride
Reliable
Good on petrol
Nice sound
Looks pretty
Packs quite a punch off the start line
Brilliant fun

Bad points:
No centre stand (which can lead to misjudged chain tightening, causing wheels to become unaligned, I had this problem and had to replace the cush drive, I suggest purchasing a jack)
Not a brilliant top speed
Lacks power up hills
Corrosion and rust (due to he amount of chrome, but this can be avoided with care)

But aside from it's downside's, this bike in my opinion is truly fantastic, an excellent first bike, tons of fun and great to experiment with. I often get funny looks when I tell people it's only a 125, it looks a hell of a lot bigger and you'll be laughing when parked or riding out with other 125's, the Marauder looks generally so much cooler.

10/10!

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!

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

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 :)

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 corresponding coloured panniers. It runs superbly and sounds fantastic. You honestly wouldn't believe it was a 125. This bike is probably one of the best bikes to learn on. It handles really well and is so forgiving. Thanks to the nature of this bike I've managed to learn in just a couple of days and am now on the road. (Watch out!)
The dash screen which tells you what gear you're in really helps when you're learning to ride. This bike was designed for learners, but really does have the styling and the looks and grunt of a much larger bike. Acceleration is pretty good too. I really would recommend one of these to anyone.
The only bad points I can think of is that the petrol gauge seems to be all over the place, the bike doesn't have a kick start (Would be handy). And the bike only has a side stand which doesn't seem very safe.