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A Honda Rebel or Suzuki Marauder
Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2008 5:35 pm
by sunnynewbie
Hi all,
I'm looking to get a second hand bike now that I've passed my CBT. I'm looking to get either a Honda Rebel or a Suzuki Marauder.
Which one do you think is better? Which one passes the test of time?
thanks for any help!
sunny
Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 1:05 am
by jstark47
Which Marauder do you mean? In the USA, Marauder usually means the 800cc Marauder. I know in some markets the GZ250 and GZ125 were both called Marauder. You said "CBT", so I assume you're in the UK?
Assuming we're comparing apples to apples, I'd pick the Rebel over the GZ250 simply because it is a twin, the GZ is a single, and the twin should be smoother. The Rebel has certainly passed the test of time - it's been in production for 20+ years with very little change.
Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 2:36 am
by drrick
I test rode a GZ 250 and it really put-put around. Pretty choppy. I havent riden the rebel but the virago is also a twin and is much smoother.
Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 7:14 am
by sunnynewbie
yeah sorry, I'm in the UK.
Both are starter 125 cc bikes...
Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 8:44 am
by jstark47
Well, I learn something new every day!! I didn't even know there was a 125cc version of the Rebel.
Bikez.com says it's a twin, so it will still be smoother than a single. But I don't know anything about its reliability - never seen one here in the USA.