Review of the Suzuki VZ 800 Desperado (Marauder) motorcycle

Review of the Suzuki VZ 800 Desperado (Marauder) motorcycle

I’ve been dreaming about Japanomoto for a long time, but somehow it didn’t work out, at first I couldn’t save up, then the child was born (it seems like it’s time to settle down). But since I’ve been a fan of all kinds of motorcycle technology for a long time, of course I looked at ad sites, to be honest, just to drool. this year my wife brought good news WE ARE WAITING FOR THE SECOND!!! Before this, we bought a dog six months ago, the family is growing and growing stronger. Yes, I must say that I never felt much love for choppers and secretly dreamed of a classic, but as they say, you can’t order your heart. a month ago I accidentally walked into a motorcycle dealership, a friend asked me to look at a scooter for him, learned all about “stools,” and somehow the seller and I smoothly switched to motorcycles. Well, you rub and knead, is it possible to order, which ones are better, which ones are worse, well, in general, as usual. I told about my dream of a classic, to which I was offered a DESPERADO standing to the side, I was somehow taken aback at first by its size, to which I was told that the weight in general was not great, some 200 or so. I didn’t believe it, the seller offered to try it on, I sat down and realized that appearances were deceptive and I was holding it calmly, I shook it a little to the sides without tearing it. the impressions intensified, large, but lifting, black, all in chrome, you can’t fault it in appearance. Seeing that I was swimming, the seller brought the keys and started it…. and I realized that I was dead, it was something with something, they woke up a man, angry and healthy))) I left, suffered for two days, searched the entire Internet, did not find any bad reviews and returned. left a deposit, collected money (at the same time, no one, neither his wife nor his friends, knew anything until he brought him to work). Well, our reunion with him took place, I can’t convey my feelings when I overtook him, after Izhi’s arrival, it was just an explosion of emotions. it explodes like a beast, you have to be careful with the throttle, I liked the brakes (I didn’t even use the rear ones, the front one is enough) the seat is comfortable, almost classic landing, the suspension is soft, in general, after a couple of hundred meters we already understood each other, as if we had been together for a long time . after a couple of days, consciousness began to return and I was attacked by anxiety that something had gone too smoothly, I started it up and began listening to all its uterine sounds, almost touching my ear, the engine purred without any clanging, no extraneous noise (our motorcycles don’t work like that) , he just purred like a cat, the anxiety went away. Yes, I forgot to say, having lived to the age of 33, I still haven’t acquired category A, I’m urgently taking my exams))) so wait for me soon on the high road, there are no flutes in Glushak, so you can hear me far away))). Desper is waiting in the wings, standing polished, his sides sparkling. I'll add something else soon.

Mots, in fact, is like a cruiser, very successful and comfortable, average speed is about 120 +/- 10 km, the engine is fiery, as they say (always ready), and it doesn’t have enough energy for overtaking, and it doesn’t have enough vibrations, the only vibration that appears is very nasty at 4.600-4.800 in 5th gear, of course, maybe this is a feature of my moto? But at these speeds the speed is something like 130-135, and all the time, at least I don’t drive like that... The rear shock absorbers are adjustable, you should have a special key in the kit, adjust it for yourself and go ahead, of course, if with luggage, then make it harder , I have a chandelier, the near one is rather weak, so I lowered the light of the chandelier lower. It’s worth thinking about the platforms, your legs were numb after 400-500 km, but again the rear footrests (like in sports) saved you so as not to eat flies and all kinds of insects, there’s a windshield (very useful thing), what else? A! Fuel consumption directly depends on driving style, at 120, you will need to refuel after 220-240 km, CHECK THE OIL REGULARLY!!!! there are only 1.7-1.8 liters in the crankcase and, in my opinion, it’s better to be overprotected than underprotected. I don’t know about you, but I added oil only after 2-3 thousand, and then only if I was going at high speed. The chain can and should be lubricated after 600-800 km, but better after 500, I lubricated it after one gas station. So what else is there?

Well, that's probably all? But... By the way, it happens that you run into a hole or a bump, but you don’t have time to dodge, there’s no point in braking... Better give a little gas, unload the front wheel, it’s 130, it forgives such pranks. Just keep the steering wheel and engine straight. The result of the trip was 4,600 kilometers. The largest continuous 1400... + on the highway after Kharkov, the muffler was welded, it fell off the pants, but this is a problem with stock mufflers, if you have forward flow, they are light, nothing will happen.

Super cool, I skated on it for a season and was very pleased. 800 cubic meters in the city is enough for the eyes, on the highway there are no special problems either, about 160 km per hour... Well, this is already getting too excited, the chassis is not designed for such a speed, with a windshield it is comfortable to drive within 120 (it holds it easily). It’s also good in the city, it’s not wide, it’s very convenient to wander around in traffic jams, + spare parts are everywhere and in stock. The downside is the chain, but to each his own, I lubricated it regularly so it didn’t create any problems. The upside-down fork is quite rigid, but with the rear swingarm... Of course, it could have been made more powerful, it wiggles in corners. But this is more of a nitpick. The front wheel is 130, which is actually very good, holds the road perfectly, forgives non-critical mistakes and still brakes better than with a thin one, although the brakes are not great, the information content suffers. Right now, I’m selling it, it’s even a pity to part with it...

Brief history of the model

1996 – start of production and sales of Suzuki VZ 800 Desperado.
1997 – appearance of the export version of the Suzuki VZ 800 Marauder. Model: Suzuki Desperado 800 (Japan), Suzuki Marauder 800 (Europe, North America). Factory designation: VZ800V.

1998 – no significant changes. Model: Suzuki Desperado 800 (Japan), Suzuki Marauder 800 (Europe, North America). Factory designation: VZ800W.

1999 - The Japanese version of the Suzuki VZ 800 Desperado is officially discontinued, the Suzuki VZ 800 Marauder version receives a new shaped exhaust system (cigar-shaped). Model: Suzuki Desperado 800 (Japan), Suzuki Marauder 800 (Europe, North America). Factory designation: VZ800X.

2000 - export version of the Suzuki VZ 800 Marauder produces 53 hp. power (instead of the old 50 hp). Model: Suzuki Marauder 800 (Europe, North America). Factory designation: VZ800Y.

2001 – no significant changes. Model: Suzuki Marauder 800 (Europe, North America). Factory designation: VZ800K1.

2002 – no significant changes. Model: Suzuki Marauder 800 (Europe, North America). Factory designation: VZ800K2.

2003 – no significant changes. Model: Suzuki Marauder 800 (Europe, North America). Factory designation: VZ800K3.

2004 is the last year of production of the Suzuki VZ 800 Marauder. It is being replaced by the Suzuki Intruder M800 (for the European market) and the Suzuki Boulevard M50 (for the American market). Model: Suzuki Marauder 800 (Europe, North America). Factory designation: VZ800K4.

Specifications

Technical characteristics of the Suzuki Intruder 800 series (VS, VZ, VL):

Technical characteristics of the Suzuki Intruder 800 series (Boulevard – C50, S50, M50; Intruder – M800, C800):

Description

The Suzuki VZ 800 Desperado cruiser model was first introduced in 1996 as a Japanese version. In 1997, an export version appeared, aimed primarily at the US market - the Suzuki VZ 800 Marauder. The motorcycle was also sold under this name in Europe. The Desperado and Marauder versions are almost identical to each other - the version for the American market differs in the speedometer markings (in miles) and the size of the fasteners (inch thread).

The Suzuki VZ800 Desperado/Marauder model belongs to the Suzuki Intruder 800 series of motorcycles.

The main difference between the Desperado and Marauder series and the Intruder is the appearance: the Intruder is a cruiser in its classic form, and the Desperado/Marauder is a classic drag-style motorcycle.

The models were based on a 2-cylinder, V-shaped engine from the Suzuki VS 800 Intruder with liquid cooling, producing 50 hp. power and 65 Nm of torque. Like all engines for this class of motorcycles, this motor has pronounced traction at low and medium speeds, and produces maximum performance at 5000-6500 rpm.

Among the features of the Suzuki VZ 800 Desperado (Marauder) model, it is worth noting a classic steel frame, a 5-speed gearbox, a chain drive to the rear wheel, an inverted fork, a classic double shock absorber at the rear and a rear drum brake.