Suzuki GZ 125 MARAUDER (2008–2013) — Specs

Identity

Manufacturer: Suzuki

Model: GZ 125 MARAUDER

Category: Motorcycle

Type: Motorcycle

Years: 2008 → 2013

Engine

Displacement (cc): 124

Cylinders: 1

Power (hp): 12

Power (kW): 9

Torque (Nm): 9

Dimensions

Overall length: 1950 mm

Overall width: 720 mm

Overall height: 1110 mm

Wheelbase: 1340 mm

Ground clearance: 150 mm

Weight (kg): 137

Seat height (mm): 680

Tank (L): 14

Tires

Front tire: 2.75-18

Rear tire: 130/90-15

Front pressure (bar): 1.75

Rear pressure (bar): 2

Drivetrain

Drive chain: 420 chain, 132 links

Sprockets (front / rear): 15 / 45

Ignition

Spark plug: NGK CR7E

Plug gap: 0.7 mm

Fluids & Filters

Engine oil: SAE10W-40, API SF

Engine oil (with filter, L): 0.95

Engine oil (without filter, L): 0.85

Oil filter: Hiflofiltro HF131

Air filter: OEM air filter

Brake fluid: DOT 4

Fuel consumption

Estimated range: ~560 km on a full tank (14.0 L)

Service

Battery: OEM battery specification

Service interval (km): 6000

Service interval (months): 12

Valve check (km): 12000

Parts and consumables for this motorcycle

Data is gathered with care, but without guarantee. Always confirm critical information with your dealer or workshop.

Service notes

Service interval: every 6,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first. Valve clearance check every 12,000 km. Valve clearance — intake cold 0.08-0.13 mm, exhaust cold 0.13-0.18 mm. Engine oil: oil grade SAE10W-40, API SF, 0.95 L with filter change, 0.85 L without filter change. Spark plug: NGK CR7E (gap 0.7 mm). Brake fluid: DOT 4. Chain: 132 links, sprockets 15/45 teeth. Tire pressure: front 1.75 bar, rear 2 bar (cold). Tire size: front 2.75-18, rear 130/90-15. Always confirm critical values with the workshop manual or an authorised dealer.

OEM and quality aftermarket parts that fit this bike. Always confirm with your dealer before ordering.

Engine oil

Spec: SAE10W-40, API SF, 0.95 L (with filter), 0.85 L (without filter)

OEM OEM recommended engine oil (SAE 10W-40)
Premium Motul 7100 4T (100% Synthetic, Ester)
Premium Motul 5100 4T Technosynthese (Semi-Synthetic)

Which Motul for this bike?

	Motul 7100 4T ✓	Motul 5100 4T
Product	Motul 7100 4T — 100% fully synthetic	Motul 5100 4T — semi-synthetic
Best for	Sport, Naked, Adventure (600cc+), track	Standard, Cruiser, Scooter, daily use
RPM protection	Excellent — ester base, stable under load	Good — for normal riding conditions

Standard Repsol Moto Racing 4T (Synthetic)
Standard Elf Moto 4 Tech (Semi-Synthetic)

Fully Synthetic vs Semi-Synthetic

	Fully Synthetic	Semi-Synthetic
Base oil	100% chemical synthesis (ester or PAO)	Mineral oil + synthetic additives
Heat resistance	Excellent — stable at extreme heat & RPM	Good — suitable for normal temperatures
Cold start	Better — reaches engine faster when cold	Good — adequate for normal climates
Change interval	Longer (up to 10,000 km)	Shorter (5,000–7,000 km typical)
Price	Higher	Lower

Oil filter

Spec: Hiflofiltro HF131

Premium Hiflofiltro HF131
Premium K&N KN-131

Air filter

Spark plug

Spec: NGK CR7E, gap 0.7 mm

OEM NGK CR7E
Premium NGK CR7EIX
Standard NGK CR7E

Front brake pads

Rear brake pads

Drive chain

Spec: 132 links | Sprockets 15/45 teeth / 132 links

Front tire

Spec: 2.75-18, 1.75 bar

OEM OEM 2.75-18

Rear tire

Spec: 130/90-15, 2.0 bar

OEM OEM 130/90-15

Battery

Premium Yuasa YTX5L-BS or YT4B-BS (typical 50-125cc)

Brake fluid

Spec: DOT 4

Standard TotalEnergies HBF4

Coolant

Service interval

Spec: 6 000 km / 12 months

OEM Engine oil + oil filter change
OEM Air filter inspection
OEM Spark plug check
OEM Brake fluid replacement: every 2 years

Valve check

Spec: 12 000 km

OEM Intake clearance: cold 0.08-0.13 mm
OEM Exhaust clearance: cold 0.13-0.18 mm

Suspension

Spec: 37 mm telescopic fork / 369 ml SAE 10W

OEM Fork: 37 mm telescopic fork
OEM Fork oil grade: 369 ml SAE 10W