Suzuki GZ 250 Marauder

The fact that the bike is virtually unchanged ever since 2004 offers an advantage after all. For example, you can ride a 2005 model and won’t ever be allowed to call the thing dated.

Having gone through the specs and features, there wasn’t anything in particular that I might want to test despite the handling characteristics and the engine’s capabilities.

Light weight, the GZ is very easy to maneuver in tight parking lot conditions, giving no impression of being a cruiser at the first hand. The seat is low, making it easy to flat foot the ground even for short people or girls that are just starting to ride. Also, with the handlebars at quick reach and forward positioned footpegs, riding down the boulevard makes for a comfortable experience.

The power source beneath you is capable of getting you in front of car columns with a little bit of talent in the shifting department, but if you’re not in a hurry you can also find your way to that red light without bothering anything but your continuously developing riding skills. Even in city traffic, it is very easy to gain experience on the Suzuki GZ250 as the bike is versatility itself and it even helps you save money with its scooter-like fuel consumption.

What I could have appreciated more was a nice, V-Twin sound, but I guess that its carbureted single-cylinder is good enough even for those who have long been riding and now simply look for an economical and easy mean of transportation, especially through the urban jungle.

I am saying that because once you take this baby down the interstate you suddenly feel like you have outgrown the 20 horsepower engine even if you’ve just started to ride. But that’s no problem because as soon as you arrive in the next town you start counting the mistakes and notice how forgiving the bike actually is. Also, if you plan on covering a lot of miles on a daily basis, it is recommended that you buy a windscreen and mount on it even though you won’t be getting it above 70 mph very often.

Suspensions are nice and comfy in their simplicity and they soak up bumps in the road with no stress on the rider’s back. Even speed bumps are easy to deal with, but you’ll have to lift the bottom of the seat if passing on a little too fast, just like on any other cruiser.

The bike feels stable at any speeds (that’s mostly because it doesn’t go that fast) and in case of emergency braking, the front disc brake and rear drum brake are there to provide sufficient stopping power. Yet again, the bike’s 331 lbs wet weight proves benefic.

Overall, the Suzuki GZ250 Marauder is a nice little motorcycle that I would recommend both to beginners and experienced riders who look for a cheap commuting solution as the bike is great for gaining experience and great fun afterwards.

Conclusion

Not a bike for speed addicts, but one that can do the job in a very efficient way and for a very large category of riders, the 2010 Suzuki GZ250 stands as the middle level solution in its category. That means enough speed for whenever needed, awesome fuel consumption, comfort and a very good price.