Across 7 covered model years from 1997 to 2003, the Suzuki VZ 800 Marauder motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 485 lb (220 kg) and dry weights ranging from 449.7 lb (204 kg) to 460.8 lb (209 kg), depending on model year.
Suzuki VZ 800 Marauder weight overview
At this weight, footing and parking technique matter. Once moving, geometry and balance can disguise the mass, but you still have to manage the full weight at walking speed.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Suzuki VZ 800 Marauder?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki VZ 800 Marauder is lighter than about 69.4% of 54 Suzuki custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Suzuki VZ 800 Marauder weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 485 lb (220 kg) |
| Dry weight | 449.7 lb (204 kg) to 460.8 lb (209 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 805 cc |
| Power | 50 hp to 53 hp |
| Torque | 45.7 lb-ft (62 Nm) to 48.7 lb-ft (66 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.43 US gal (13 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 21.4 lb (9.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1997 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 10.85 hp / 100 lb to 10.96 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 9.13 lb / hp to 9.22 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 9.88 lb-ft / 100 lb to 10.82 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.66 cc / lb to 1.79 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 55.9 lb / 100 cc to 60.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.4% to 4.7% |
| Weight with full tank | 471.1 lb (213.7 kg) to 477.7 lb (216.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki VZ 800 Marauder weight FAQ
What is the Suzuki VZ 800 Marauder dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 1997-2003 years, listed wet/running weight is 485 lb (220 kg) and listed dry weight is 449.7 lb (204 kg) to 460.8 lb (209 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Suzuki VZ 800 Marauder lighter or heavier than other Suzuki custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It is comparatively light for this Suzuki category. The model lands near the 31st percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
Which Suzuki VZ 800 Marauder years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 1997-2003 model years. Use the year-specific changes section above for the exact value attached to each changed year.
How much does a full tank add to the Suzuki VZ 800 Marauder?
Based on the supplied 3.43 US gal (13 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 21.4 lb (9.7 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Suzuki VZ 800 Marauder and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 665 lb (301.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Suzuki VZ 800 Marauder power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 10.85 hp per 100 lb to 10.96 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 59th percentile within the compatible Suzuki custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
How much heavier is the Suzuki VZ 800 Marauder with a full tank?
The page calculates about 471.1 lb (213.7 kg) to 477.7 lb (216.7 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Suzuki curb-weight number.
What is the Suzuki VZ 800 Marauder torque-to-weight ratio?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 9.88 lb-ft per 100 lb to 10.82 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
How large is the Suzuki VZ 800 Marauder engine for its weight?
The available figures work out to 1.66 cc per lb to 1.79 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Suzuki Cycles website.