Suzuki GZ250 Marauder: review, history, specs

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Class: cruiser

Production: 1999-2011

Also called: Suzuki Marauder 250

Related: Suzuki TU250

Model
Suzuki GZ250 Marauder

1999-2011

(Japan, Europe, North America, Australia)

Suzuki Marauder 250

History

History
Year Country Name / Frame / Engine
1999 Japan, Europe, North America, Australia Name: Suzuki Marauder 250

Code: GZ250X

2000 Japan, Europe, North America, Australia Name: Suzuki Marauder 250

Code: GZ250Y

2002 Europe, North America, Australia Name: Suzuki Marauder 250

Code: GZ250K2

2003 Europe, North America, Australia Name: Suzuki Marauder 250

Code: GZ250K3

2004 North America, Australia Name: Suzuki Marauder 250

Code: GZ250K4

2005 North America, Australia Name: Suzuki Marauder 250

Code: GZ250K5

2006 North America, Australia Name: Suzuki Marauder 250

Code: GZ250K6

2007 North America, Australia Name: Suzuki Marauder 250

Code: GZ250K7

2008 North America Name: Suzuki Marauder 250

Code: GZ250K8

2009 North America Name: Suzuki Marauder 250

Code: GZ250K9

2010 North America Name: Suzuki Marauder 250

Code: GZ250L0

2011 North America Name: Suzuki Marauder 250

Code: GZ250L1

Specifications

Suzuki GZ250 Marauder: specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS Overall length 2160 mm / 85,0 in
Overall width 815 mm / 32,1 in
Overall height 1090 mm / 42,9 in
Seat height 680 mm / 27,8 in
Wheelbase 1450 mm / 57,1 in
Ground clearance 125 mm / 4,9 in
Dry weight 137 kg / 302 lbs
Curb (wet) weight 150 kg / 331 lbs
FRAME Type Double cradle (steel)
Front suspension, travel Telescopic fork (non-adjustable), 120 mm / 4,7 in
Rear suspension, travel Swingarm with twin-shock (adjustable 5-way spring pre-load), 90 mm / 3,5 in
Front tire size 110/90-16 (59P)
Rear tire size 130/90-15M/C (66P)
Front brake Single disc, 275 mm, 1-piston caliper
Rear brake Drum, 130 mm
Fuel capacity 14,0 l / 3,7 US gal (reserve – 2,9 l)
Trail 140 mm / 5,5 in
Fuel economy / consumption 4,73 l / 100 km (49,7 US mpg)[1]
ENGINE Type Air-cooled 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangement Single cylinder
Bore & Stroke 72,0 x 61,2 mm
Displacement 249 cm³ (15,2 cu-in)
Compression ratio 9.0:1
Valve train Chain driven OHC, 4 valves
Max. power 21,0 hp (15,4 kW) / 7500 rpm – Marauder 250 (North America)

20,0 hp (14,7 kW) / 7500 rpm – Marauder 250 (Japan)

Max. torque 20,0 Nm (2,1 kgm) / 6000 rpm
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) 12,64 sec.[2]
Top speed 126 km/h (78 mph)[3]
CARBURETION SYSTEM Type Carburetor, 1x Mikuni BSR32SS
ID
DRIVE TRAIN Clutch Wet, multi-plate, cable operated
Transmission 5-speed
Final drive Chain
Primary reduction 3.238
Final reduction 2.733
Gear ratio

I

II

III

IV

V


2.636

1.687

1.263

1.000

0.818

ELECTRICAL Ignition Transistorized
Alternator Three-phase A.C. Generator
Battery capacity 12V-6Ah

Images

Suzuki GZ250 Marauder: images, gallery.

Suzuki GZ250 Marauder
Suzuki GZ250 Marauder
Suzuki GZ250 Marauder

Videos

Suzuki GZ250 Marauder: video.

1998 Suzuki GZ 250 test drive review

Manuals

Suzuki GZ250 Marauder: manuals, parts, microfiches.

  1. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Suzuki GZ250 (09/1999) | Average MPG
  2. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Suzuki GZ250 (09/1999) | 0-60 mph
  3. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Suzuki GZ250 (09/1999) | Top speed