A Honda Rebel or Suzuki Marauder

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sunnynewbie · Mon Jun 09, 2008 5:35 pm

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

jstark47 · #2 Unread post by **jstark47** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 1:05 am

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.

drrick · #3 Unread post by **drrick** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 2:36 am

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.

sunnynewbie · Tue Jun 10, 2008 7:14 am

yeah sorry, I'm in the UK.

Both are starter 125 cc bikes...

jstark47 · #5 Unread post by **jstark47** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 8:44 am

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.