2005 Buyer's Guide: Suzuki

Suzuki

The biggest news from the Suzuki squad is the release of its new big-bore, fuel-injected KingQuad. The rest of the line returns with subtle tweaks—most of which seem to have fallen onto the Z400 sport quad. This highly popular machine offers plenty of upgrades yet with a negligible increase in price.

Suzuki
KingQuad 700 4x4

Retail price: $7199
Engine
Type: Single-cylinder, four-stroke, four-valve DOHC
Displacement: 695cc
Bore x stroke: 102x85mm
Cooling: Liquid-cooled
Carburetion: Fuel injection
Lubrication: Wet sump
Oil capacity: NA
Starting: Electric with auxiliary recoil
Drivetrain
Drive system: 2x4/4x4
Transmission: Automatic CVT with high/low range, reverse, engine-braking, diff-lock
Front-wheel-drive: Shaft
Rear-wheel-drive: Shaft
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: Dual A-arms, independent/7.1 in.
Rear: Dual A-arms, independent/8.1 in.
Tires
Front: 25x8-12
Rear: 25x10-12
Brakes
Front: Dual hydraulic discs
Rear: Sealed hydraulic disc
Parking: Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 50.8 in.
Claimed dry weight: 602 lb
Ground clearance: 10.2 in.
Length/width/height: 83.5/47.6/48.0 in.
Seat height: 33.9 in.
Fuel capacity: 4.6 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/rear rack capacity: 66/132 lb
Hitch tongue/Towing capacity: NA/992 lb
Electrical
Taillight: Yes
Headlight: Dual 30-watt high/low beam with 40-watt auxiliary
DC Outlet: Yes
Alternator: NA
Instrumentationl
Fuel gauge: Yes
Speedometer: Yes
Odometer: Yes
Hourmeter: Yes, plus clock
Tripmeter: Yes, dual
High beam indicator: NA
Neutral/reverse light: Yes
High-temperature light: Yes
Colors: Flame red, Shooting green, Champion yellow

Suzuki
Twin Peaks 700 4x4

Retail price: $7099
Engine
Type: V-twin, four-stroke SOHC
Displacement: 697cc
Bore x stroke: 82x66mm
Cooling: Liquid-cooled
Carburetion: Dual Keihin CVKR 32mm
Lubrication: Wet sump
Oil capacity: 2.2 qt
Starting: Electric with auxiliary recoil
Drivetrain
Drive system: 2x4/4x4
Transmission: Automatic CVT with high/low range, reverse, engine-braking, diff-lock
Front-wheel-drive: Shaft
Rear-wheel-drive: Shaft
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: MacPherson strut/6.7 in.
Rear: Swingarm/6.7 in.
Tires
Front: 25x8-12
Rear: 25x10-12
Brakes
Front: Dual hydraulic discs
Rear: Sealed hydraulic disc
Parking: Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 50.79 in.
Claimed dry weight: 602 lb
Ground clearance: 7.6 in.
Length/width/height: 86.22/46.46/46.26 in.
Seat height: 34.25 in.
Fuel capacity: 4.5 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/rear rack capacity: 88/176 lb
Hitch tongue/Towing capacity: NA/1250 lb
Electrical
Taillight: Yes
Headlight: Dual 45-watt high/low beam
DC Outlet: Cigarette-style at base of handlebar, trailer-type connector at rear
Alternator: NA
Instrumentationl
Fuel gauge: Yes
Speedometer: Yes
Odometer: Yes
Hourmeter: Yes, plus clock
Tripmeter: Yes, dual
High beam indicator: NA
Neutral/reverse light: Yes
High-temperature light: Yes
Colors: Blue, yellow

Suzuki
Vinson 500 4x4 Manual

Retail price: $6199 (Camo, $6499)
Engine
Type: Single-cylinder, four-stroke, four-valve SOHC
Displacement: 493cc
Bore x stroke: 87.5x82mm
Cooling: Liquid-cooled
Carburetion: Keihin CVK 36mm
Lubrication: Wet sump
Oil capacity: 5.7 qt
Starting: Electric with auxiliary recoil
Drivetrain
Drive system: 2x4/4x4
Transmission: 5-speed auto clutch with high/low range, reverse
Front-wheel-drive: Shaft
Rear-wheel-drive: Shaft
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: Dual A-arms, independent/7.09 in.
Rear: Swingarm/7.87 in.
Tires
Front: 25x8-12
Rear: 25x10-12
Brakes
Front: Dual hydraulic discs
Rear: Hydraulic disc
Parking: Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 50.0 in.
Claimed dry weight: 604 lb
Ground clearance: 9.8 in.
Length/width/height: 82.5/46.1/48.6 in.
Seat height: 33.9 in.
Fuel capacity: 5.0 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/rear rack capacity: NA/Auto: 66/132 lb
Hitch tongue/Towing capacity: NA/992 lb
Electrical
Taillight: Yes
Headlight: Dual 30-watt high/low beam with 40-watt auxiliary
DC Outlet: Cigarette-style
Alternator: 325 watts
Instrumentationl
Fuel gauge: Yes
Speedometer: Yes
Odometer: Yes
Hourmeter: Yes, plus clock
Tripmeter: Yes, dual
High beam indicator: Yes
Neutral/reverse light: Yes
High-temperature light: Yes
Colors: Green, red, yellow, Advantage Max-4 HD Camouflage

2005 Suzuki Vinson 500 4X4 Automatic Front Side View

Suzuki
Vinson 500 4x4 Automatic & Limited Edition

Retail price: $6399 (Camo, $6699); Limited Edition (shown), $6699
Engine
Type: Single-cylinder, four-stroke, four-valve SOHC
Displacement: 493cc
Bore x stroke: 87.5x82mm
Cooling: Liquid-cooled
Carburetion: Keihin CVK 36mm
Lubrication: Wet sump
Oil capacity: 5.7 qt
Starting: Electric with auxiliary recoil
Drivetrain
Drive system: 2x4/4x4
Transmission: Automatic CVT with high/low range, reverse, engine-braking
Front-wheel-drive: Shaft
Rear-wheel-drive: Shaft
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: Dual A-arms, independent/7.09 in.
Rear: Swingarm/7.87 in.
Tires
Front: 25x8-12
Rear: 25x10-12
Brakes
Front: Dual hydraulic discs
Rear: Hydraulic disc
Parking: Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 50.0 in.
Claimed dry weight: 604 lb
Ground clearance: 9.8 in.
Length/width/height: 82.5/46.1/48.6 in.
Seat height: 33.9 in.
Fuel capacity: 5.0 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/rear rack capacity: 66/132 lb
Hitch tongue/Towing capacity: NA/992 lb
Electrical
Taillight: Yes
Headlight: Dual 30-watt high/low beam with 40-watt auxiliary
DC Outlet: Cigarette-style
Alternator: 325 watts
Instrumentationl
Fuel gauge: Yes
Speedometer: Yes
Odometer: Yes
Hourmeter: Yes, plus clock
Tripmeter: Yes, dual
High beam indicator: Yes
Neutral/reverse light: Yes
High-temperature light: Yes
Colors: Green, red, yellow, Advantage Max-4 HD Camouflage; Limited Edition Black

Suzuki
Eiger 400 4x4 Manual

Retail price: $5199 (Camo, $5399)
Engine
Type: Single-cylinder, four-stroke, four-valve SOHC
Displacement: 376cc
Bore x stroke: 82x71.2mm
Cooling: Air/oil-cooled
Carburetion: Keihin CVK 32mm
Lubrication: Wet sump
Oil capacity: 6.6 qt
Starting: Electric with auxiliary recoil
Drivetrain
Drive system: 2x4/4x4
Transmission: 5-speed belt-drive auto clutch with high/low range, reverse
Front-wheel-drive: Shaft
Rear-wheel-drive: Shaft
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: Dual A-arms, independent/6.69 in.
Rear: Swingarm/6.69 in.
Tires
Front: 25x8-12
Rear: 25x10-12
Brakes
Front: Dual hydraulic discs
Rear: Mechanical drum
Parking: Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 50.0 in.
Claimed dry weight: 577 lb
Ground clearance: 9.3 in.
Length/width/height: 85.6/44.1/47.2 in.
Seat height: 32.7 in.
Fuel capacity: 4.0 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/rear rack capacity: 66/132 lb
Hitch tongue/Towing capacity: NA/992 lb
Electrical
Taillight: Yes
Headlight: Dual 30-watt high/low beam
DC Outlet: Cigarette-style
Alternator: 220 watts
Instrumentationl
Fuel gauge: Yes
Speedometer: Yes
Odometer: Yes
Hourmeter: NA
Tripmeter: Yes
High beam indicator: Yes
Neutral/reverse light: Yes
High-temperature light: Yes
Colors: Green, red, yellow, Advantage Max-4 HD Camouflage

Suzuki
Eiger 400 4x4 Automatic

Retail price: $5349 (Camo, $5549)
Engine
Type: Single-cylinder, four-stroke, four-valve SOHC
Displacement: 376cc
Bore x stroke: 82x71.2mm
Cooling: Air/oil-cooled
Carburetion: Keihin CVK 32mm
Lubrication: Wet sump
Oil capacity: 6.6 qt
Starting: Electric with auxiliary recoil
Drivetrain
Drive system: 2x4/4x4
Transmission: Automatic CVT with high/low range, reverse, engine-braking
Front-wheel-drive: Shaft
Rear-wheel-drive: Shaft
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: Dual A-arms, independent/6.69 in.
Rear: Swingarm/6.69 in.
Tires
Front: 25x8-12
Rear: 25x10-12
Brakes
Front: Dual hydraulic discs
Rear: Mechanical drum
Parking: Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 50.0 in.
Claimed dry weight: 590 lb
Ground clearance: 9.3 in.
Length/width/height: 85.6/45.1/47.2 in.
Seat height: 32.7 in.
Fuel capacity: 4.0 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/rear rack capacity: 66/132 lb
Hitch tongue/Towing capacity: NA/992 lb
Electrical
Taillight: Yes
Headlight: Dual 30-watt high/low beam
DC Outlet: Cigarette-style
Alternator: 220 watts
Instrumentationl
Fuel gauge: Yes
Speedometer: Yes
Odometer: Yes
Hourmeter: NA
Tripmeter: Yes
High beam indicator: Yes
Neutral/reverse light: Yes
High-temperature light: Yes
Colors: Green, red, yellow, Advantage Max-4 HD Camouflage

Suzuki
Ozark 250

Retail price: $3499
Engine
Type: Single-cylinder, four-stroke, two-valve SOHC
Displacement: 246cc
Bore x stroke: 66x72mm
Cooling: Air-cooled
Carburetion: Mikuni BS 29mm
Lubrication: Wet sump
Oil capacity: 2.4 qt
Starting: Electric with auxiliary recoil
Drivetrain
Drive system: 2x4
Transmission: 5-speed auto clutch with reverse
Front-wheel-drive: NA
Rear-wheel-drive: Shaft
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: Dual A-arms, independent/5.5 in.
Rear: Swingarm/5.5 in.
Tires
Front: 22x7-11
Rear: 22x10-9
Brakes
Front: Dual hydraulic discs
Rear: Mechanical drum
Parking: Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 44.9 in.
Claimed dry weight: 403 lb
Ground clearance: 8.3 in.
Length/width/height: 70.9/41.9/42.1 in.
Seat height: 30.9 in.
Fuel capacity: 2.8 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/rear rack capacity: 44/66 lb
Hitch tongue/Towing capacity: NA
Electrical
Taillight: Yes
Headlight: Dual 30-watt high/low beam
DC Outlet: Yes
Alternator: 170 watts
Instrumentationl
Fuel gauge: NA
Speedometer: Yes
Odometer: Yes
Hourmeter: NA
Tripmeter: Yes
High beam indicator: NA
Neutral/reverse light: Yes
High-temperature light: NA
Colors: Green, red, yellow

Suzuki
QuadSport Z400

Retail price: $5799
Engine
Type: Single-cylinder, four-stroke, four-valve DOHC
Displacement: 398cc
Bore x stroke: 90x62.6mm
Cooling: Liquid-cooled
Carburetion: Mikuni BSR 37mm
Lubrication: Dry sump
Oil capacity: 2.2 qt
Starting: Electric
Drivetrain
Drive system: 2x4
Transmission: 5-speed manual with reverse
Front-wheel-drive: NA
Rear-wheel-drive: Chain
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: Dual A-arms, independent/8.5 in.
Rear: Swingarm/9.1 in.
Tires
Front: 22x7-10
Rear: 20x10-9
Brakes
Front: Dual hydraulic discs
Rear: Hydraulic disc
Parking: Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 49.0 in.
Claimed dry weight: 373 lb
Ground clearance: 10.4 in.
Length/width/height: 72.0/45.9/45.7 in.
Seat height: 31.9 in.
Fuel capacity: 2.65 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/rear rack capacity: NA
Hitch tongue/Towing capacity: NA
Electrical
Taillight: Yes
Headlight: Dual 30-watt beam
DC Outlet: NA
Alternator: NA
Instrumentationl
Fuel gauge: NA
Speedometer: NA
Odometer: NA
Hourmeter: NA
Tripmeter: NA
High beam indicator: NA
Neutral/reverse light: Yes
High-temperature light: Yes
Colors: White, yellow

Suzuki
QuadSport Z250

Retail price: $3899
Engine
Type: Single-cylinder, four-stroke, two-valve SOHC
Displacement: 246cc
Bore x stroke: 66x72mm
Cooling: Air-cooled
Carburetion: Mikuni BSR 29mm
Lubrication: Wet sump
Oil capacity: 2.4 qt
Starting: Electric
Drivetrain
Drive system: 2x4
Transmission: 5-speed manual with reverse
Front-wheel-drive: NA
Rear-wheel-drive: Shaft
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: Dual A-arms, independent/6.3 in.
Rear: Swingarm/6.7 in.
Tires
Front: 22x7-10
Rear: 20x10-9
Brakes
Front: Dual hydraulic discs
Rear: Mechanical drum
Parking: Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 44.7 in.
Claimed dry weight: 365 lb
Ground clearance: 9.1 in.
Length/width/height: 67.7/42.1/42.9 in.
Seat height: 31.9 in.
Fuel capacity: 2.8 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/rear rack capacity: NA
Hitch tongue/Towing capacity: NA
Electrical
Taillight: Yes
Headlight: 40-watt high/low beam
DC Outlet: NA
Alternator: 150 watts
Instrumentationl
Fuel gauge: NA
Speedometer: NA
Odometer: NA
Hourmeter: NA
Tripmeter: NA
High beam indicator: NA
Neutral/reverse light: Yes
High-temperature light: NA
Colors: White, yellow

Suzuki
QuadSport 80

Retail price: $2299
Engine
Type: Single-cylinder two-stroke
Displacement: 82cc
Bore x stroke: 50x42mm
Cooling: Air-cooled
Carburetion: Mikuni VM 16mm
Lubrication: Oil injection
Oil capacity: 0.3 gal.
Starting: Electric with optional auxiliary recoil
Drivetrain
Drive system: 2x4
Transmission: Automatic CVT
Front-wheel-drive: NA
Rear-wheel-drive: Chain
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: Single A-arm, independent/2.0 in.
Rear: Swingaxle/2.3 in.
Tires
Front: 19x7-8
Rear: 19x7-8
Brakes
Front: Dual mechanical drums
Rear: Mechanical drum
Parking: Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 37.0 in.
Claimed dry weight: 220 lb
Ground clearance: 4.3 in.
Length/width/height: 55.9/31.7/34.3 in.
Seat height: 25.4 in.
Fuel capacity: 1.6 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/rear rack capacity: NA
Hitch tongue/Towing capacity: NA
Electrical
Taillight: NA
Headlight: NA
DC Outlet: NA
Alternator: NA
Instrumentationl
Fuel gauge: NA
Speedometer: NA
Odometer: NA
Hourmeter: NA
Tripmeter: NA
High beam indicator: NA
Neutral/reverse light: NA
High-temperature light: NA
Colors: Red, yellow

Suzuki
QuadSport 50

Retail price: $1799
Engine
Type: Single-cylinder two-stroke
Displacement: 49cc
Bore x stroke: 41x37.8mm
Cooling: Air-cooled
Carburetion: Mikuni VM 12mm
Lubrication: Oil injection
Oil capacity: 0.53 qt
Starting: Recoil
Drivetrain
Drive system: 2x4
Transmission: 1-speed auto clutch
Front-wheel-drive: NA
Rear-wheel-drive: Chain
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: Single A-arm, independent/2.0 in.
Rear: Swingaxle/2.0 in.
Tires
Front: 16x8-7
Rear: 16x8-7
Brakes
Front: Dual mechanical drums
Rear: Mechanical drum
Parking: Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 32.5 in.
Claimed dry weight: 156 lb
Ground clearance: 4.7 in.
Length/width/height: 49.6/29.9/29.3 in.
Seat height: 21.1 in.
Fuel capacity: 0.7 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/rear rack capacity: NA
Hitch tongue/Towing capacity: NA
Electrical
Taillight: NA
Headlight: NA
DC Outlet: NA
Alternator: NA
Instrumentationl
Fuel gauge: NA
Speedometer: NA
Odometer: NA
Hourmeter: NA
Tripmeter: NA
High beam indicator: NA
Neutral/reverse light: NA
High-temperature light: NA
Colors: Red, yellow