Suzuki VZ 800 Desperado (Marauder)

Brief review of Suzuki VZ 800 Desperado (Marauder)

The Suzuki VZ 800 Desperado cruiser was originally developed for the Japanese domestic market, and all models with this name sold on the Russian secondary market are domestic Japanese. Since 1997, an export version of the model was produced, sold in the USA and Europe and called the Suzuki VZ 800 Marauder, completely identical to the domestic Japanese one (the US version differed in the speedometer markings and the use of inch fasteners instead of metric ones). The motorcycle was popular in the USA, and was produced for another five years after the domestic Japanese version was removed from the assembly line.

The motorcycle was produced in two versions - the regular one and the Desperado VZ 800X, which featured a pre-installed fairing and plow (lower fairing). The engine for this model was a proven V-twin from the Suzuki Intruder 800 cruiser, which has good traction at low and medium speeds. Also on the same basis, the Suzuki Desperado 400 model was designed, differing from the 800 cc version in the cylinder block, gas tank and several little things.

Similar motorcycles:

Suzuki VS 800 Intruder
Kawasaki VN 800 Vulcan
Honda VT 750 Shadow
Yamaha XV 750 Virago

Technical characteristics of Suzuki Desperado (Marauder) 800

Years of production: 1996-2004
Class: cruiser
Frame: tubular steel
Engine: 4-stroke, 2-cylinder, V-shaped
Engine capacity, cubic meters see: 805
Cooling: liquid
Valves per cylinder: 4
Fuel supply: two carburetors
Power: 50 hp (since 2000 - 53 hp) at 6500 rpm
Torque: 65 Nm at 5000 rpm
Maximum speed, km/h: 170
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: ~6 seconds
Transmission: 5-speed
Wheel drive: chain
Front tire: 130/90-16
Rear tire: 150/90-15
Front brakes: 1 disc 300 mm, 2-piston caliper
Rear brakes: drum
Front suspension: inverted fork
Rear Suspension: Dual shock absorbers with preload adjustment
Gas tank volume, liters: 19
Fuel consumption at 110 km/h, liters: ~5.6
Dry weight, kg: 207

Pros and advantages of Suzuki Desperado (Marauder) 800

Long engine life
Overall reliability of the design
Confident traction at low and medium speeds
Comfortable fit

Pros and cons of the Suzuki Desperado (Marauder) 800

Insufficiently effective brakes
Low ground clearance
Insufficiently rigid suspension breaks down on road irregularities

Modifications

It is a rare cruiser model that can boast such an abundance of modifications that have always found their fans.

It's time to arrange all the modifications in chronological order. But first, it is worth noting that some left the market in order to make way for a more modern modification, while others were simply discontinued due to obsolescence. Two lists below - year of birth, year of departure.

1983 Honda NV750 Custom.
1986 - Honda Shadow 750. Replacement of the name, processing of both the filling and appearance.
1997 - Honda Shadow 750 ACE (sold in America only) Shadow 400 is released for Japanese markets.
2000 - The birth of ACE Вeluxe, the filling of which repeats the Gold Wihg of the same years.
2000 - Launch of Honda VT750DC Shadow Spirit. In Japan it goes by the name Slasher, in European markets - Black Widow.
2003 - Honda VT750C Aero.
2007 - Honda VT750C2 Shadow Spirit, an update to the previously released VT750C.
2009 - Honda VT750C2B Phantom (sometimes called Black Spirit), Aero in black packaging.
2010 - Honda Shadow RS.

The first couple of versions leave the market replacing each other.

1986 Honda NV750 Custom.
1997 - Honda Shadow 750.

Next, the intervals add up like this:

2003 - Honda Shadow 750 ACE leaves, Aero becomes its successor.
2007 - Slasher, Japanese and versions of other countries, becomes history.
2013 - Honda Shadow RS goes away.
2015 - completion of production of the Honda VT750C2 Shadow Spirit.

Of the total number of models on the assembly line, only Aero and Phantom remained. The release of both continues, taking into account new technological solutions and requirements.

Motorcycle modifications

Honda NV750. The very first version, produced from 1983 to 1985. It has the most powerful engine (66 hp), and is almost never found on sale due to its advanced age. It was equipped with a cardan and a 6-speed gearbox.
Honda Shadow 750 ACE (American Classic Edition), 1997-2001. Chain drive wheels, a 14-liter gas tank, deep fenders, a heavy appearance and one balancer shaft instead of two, so that American bikers enjoy the vibrations that are so dear to their hearts.
Honda Shadow 750 Aero. Produced from 2004 to the present. Equipped with a cardan drive.
Honda Shadow 750 Phantom. No different from the Aero, except for the matte black color scheme. Still in production today.
Honda Shadow Slasher 750, Black Widow in some markets. It is a slightly modified Honda Shadow ACE, but with a thin front wheel of increased radius and a gas tank reduced by 1 liter. Produced from 2000 to 2007.
Honda Shadow VT750RS. Outwardly, it resembles a hybrid between a cruiser and a classic road motorcycle; the differences are clearly visible in the photo. It features the smallest gas tank - 10 liters and a direct fit. The model was not popular, and therefore was produced only briefly, from 2010 to 2013. The wheel drive is a chain.

FAQ

Is it possible to stick an old full-power motor into the frame of a new model? No, both the frames and engines are different, so such a conversion is impossible without a deep rework of the entire motorcycle. But this is expensive and pointless; it’s easier to just buy a “liter” right away.
What is the real maximum comfortable speed for the engine to work without strain? About 130-140 km/h. But already at 150 km/h the engine screams so loudly that you feel sorry for it.
Are spare parts interchangeable between different modifications? 50/50, depending on the year of manufacture and what specific spare part we are talking about. For example, you can transfer a fork from an Aero to a Spirit, but then you will have to change the front wheel as well. But their seats are different, they differ in fasteners.

Welcome to Suzuki service!

The specialized auto service center “Autogarag” in the South-Eastern Administrative District, Moscow offers repairs of Suzuki of all makes and models.

Is specialization so important in auto repair?

A car is a complex mechanism. Just as there is no doctor who can treat all diseases. There is still no car service center that can repair all brands of cars. Of course, changing oil or pads does not require special knowledge. Just like any doctor will prescribe you cough medicine.

What kind of Suzuki repairs can be carried out in our technical center.

Engine and transmission
Chassis and suspension
Body repair and painting
Tire fitting, balancing and storage of tires
Wheel alignment
Replacing the catalyst with a flame arrester
Computer diagnostics
Adaptation of robotic gearbox
Air conditioner refilling and repair
Electrical equipment, including generator and starter
Anti-corrosion treatment
Windshield chip and crack repair
Dry cleaning and engine washing, antibacterial treatment of interior
Adjusting headlights and defogging
Installation of alarm and parking sensors

All types of work are guaranteed. All additional work identified during the repair is agreed upon. It is possible to observe and be present in the repair area.

We invite and wait for you to perform troubleshooting when carrying out repairs of power units. We will return the replaced parts to you. We do not deal in used spare parts. But, at your request, we will install the spare parts you purchased, both new and used.

The cost of repairing a Suzuki and the timing of the work.

You can find out the cost by phone. Use the online form. Or send a request by email

The timing of the work depends on the complexity of the repair and the availability of spare parts. All Suzuki spare parts for maintenance and routine repairs are constantly available in our own warehouse.

If necessary, we will order and deliver the missing parts. The order desk is open. Own delivery service. Our task is to carry out inexpensive repairs of Suzuki using high-quality spare parts in the shortest possible time.

If you have any questions, call or come for a diagnosis. Based on the results of which we will give recommendations and estimate the cost of repairing a Suzuki in Moscow.

Estimated cost

The 750 cc motorcycles of the legendary Shadow line were undeservedly forgotten at one time, not having time to really “light up” due to some duties.

But time has passed and this motorcycle is again in this line.

You can now find new 750 cc motorcycles in the Shadow line at dealers. But they won't be very cheap.

For the VT750DC Shadow Spirit model you will have to pay a little more than 800,000 rubles. And the VT750DC Shadow Black Spirit model will cost even more, about 825,000 rubles.

Despite the long period in which a motorcycle with an engine of this size was not produced, this model is still quite common and there are more than enough offers for it on the secondary market.

The prices for it are very varied, since the cost takes into account technical equipment. condition and performance of the motorcycle, its year of production.

So, on the secondary market, a Honda Shadow with a 750 cc engine. cm can be found with a price from 100,000 to 600,000 rubles.

Where can I buy

You can purchase a Honda Shadow from official dealers in your city, while paying for a full-fledged and new model, or you can sell the Honda Shadow on secondary markets for selling goods

Please note that price may vary depending on the region of purchase

If you decide to take the goods by hand, for example, through Avito, then be extremely careful in relation not only to the transport, but also to the seller. Do not carry out such transactions with a seller without a reputation

It is also important to review all the necessary documents for the motorcycle, make sure there are no fines and the not-so-nice “Stolen” status. Don’t be afraid to ask a lot of questions about the product you are going to pay your own money for.

Brief history of the model

1992 – start of production and sales of the Suzuki VS800 Intruder model.
1996 – start of production and sales of the Suzuki VZ800 Desperado model (in the USA – Marauder).
2001 – start of production and sales of the Suzuki VL800 Intruder Volusia model. For the Japanese market, based on this model, a version was developed - Suzuki VL400 Intruder Classic.
2005 - all of the above models were combined into the Boulevard series (for the US market) and Intruder (for the European market). The motorcycles received significant external changes, an engine fuel injection system (except for the Boulevard S50) and a number of other updates. The Suzuki VZ800 Marauder/Desperado model (now Boulevard M50, Intruder M800) receives a cardan drive instead of a chain drive. The Suzuki Boulevard 400 model appears for the domestic Japanese market.
2010 – the Suzuki Boulevard S50 model is discontinued. The Boulevard M50 model is equipped with the same engine as the Boulevard C50, a small front fairing is added, and the shape of the wings and tank is changed, gaining common visual features with the M109R model.