2009 Suzuki Gladius SV650

[hondawavefan]

http://www.ibike.com.hk/01_bike_report/09/suzuki/gladius/15.jpg

 

Nice huh! Looks very alien-like and sophisticated..

 

http://www.gladiusstyle.com

 

Specs

Engine: 645 cc, 4-stroke, 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 90 V-Twin

Bore Stroke: 81.0 mm x 62.6 mm

Compression Ratio: 11.5 : 1

Fuel System: Fuel Injection

Lubrication: Wet sump

Ignition: Electronic ignition (Transistorized)

Transmission: 6-speed, constant mesh

Final Drive: N/A

Overall Length: 2130 mm (83.9 in.)

Overall Width: 760 mm (29.9 in.)

Overall Height: 1080 mm (42.5 in.)

Seat Height: 785 mm (30.9 in.)

Ground Clearance: N/A

Wheelbase: 1445mm (56.9 in.)

Curb Weight: 202kg (446lbs)

Suspension Front: Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped

Suspension Rear: Lynk type, coil spring, oil damped, spring preload 7-step adjustable

Brakes Front: 2-piston calipers, 290 mm disc, twin

Brakes Rear: 1-piston caliper, 240mm disc

Tires Front: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W), tubeless

Tires Rear: 160/60ZR17M/C (69W), tubeless

Fuel Tank Capacity: 14.5 L (3.8 US gal)

Color: Black, Blue/White

[hondawavefan]

http://www.suzukicycles.com/images/ProductImages/logo/500/SFV650K9.jpg

[Chaoz]

wow.. looks nice.. ducati lookalike but with bright young colors

[WildCard]

In some way, I've thought it looks a bit like a Beemer HP2

 

http://www.bikez.com/pictures/bmw/2007/24592_0_1_2_hp2%20megamoto_Image%20credits%20-%20BMW.jpg

[Yat-]

how i wish the fuel tank capacity would be bigger

[DM]

looks like bajaj pulsar with pirated ducati trellis frame. looks pudgy, exhaust is damned ugly, headlights looks like dolphin head and still no inverted adjustable forks for this bike?

 

thumbs down.

[diddy the patient]

looks like bajaj pulsar with pirated ducati trellis frame. looks pudgy, exhaust is damned ugly, headlights looks like dolphin head and still no inverted adjustable forks for this bike?

 

thumbs down.

 

:thumb:

[BlackDawn]

A pathetic imitation of the MV Agusta Brutale

[Constipated Face]

With that tiny fuel tank, it better do 100km/l.

[zac__]

It's 14.5l tank can run an estimate of 24km/l.

[ike]

4 letter word "u g l y"

[WildCard]

Happened to browse through BIKE magazine this morning.

They were having a shootout between the Gladius, Honda CB600F (I assume the new one), Yamaha XJ6 and one more bike I could not remember.

 

Gladius was rated with the highest torque figure and came in 2nd on horsepower, 3 BHP short of the Hornet.

Only managed to scan through the review, but seems the reviewers picked the Gladius as the pick of the bunch.

 

Funny though they pitched a V-twin against a 4-inline.

[MonoWorld]

Happened to browse through BIKE magazine this morning.

They were having a shootout between the Gladius, Honda CB600F (I assume the new one), Yamaha XJ6 and one more bike I could not remember.

 

Gladius was rated with the highest torque figure and came in 2nd on horsepower, 3 BHP short of the Hornet.

Only managed to scan through the review, but seems the reviewers picked the Gladius as the pick of the bunch.

 

Funny though they pitched a V-twin against a 4-inline.

is it the latest issue that you mentioned?

[Pongg51]

4 letter word "u g l y"

 

To each his own, i love it !

[MonoWorld]

read the Bike mag liao. Tested the ER-6n, XJ6, Gladius and CBF600.

 

The XJ6 won the overall Test for the best suspension, speedometer and the engine (if remember correctly).

 

The Gladius suffers the rear-heavy weight distribution, underdamped suspension and the clock does not have the fuel gauge but it does have the gear indicator (best point). But the motor won the reviewer over, forgiving and fun engine.

[pickyvan]

Anybody has info on the OTR price ? which shop is carrying this bike ?

[mild_slevin]

if the price of it is comparable/much cheaper to all the existing 600 Jap street-fighter bikes, I might go for it...

 

its specifications seems good for sillypore roads. Has to admit its a weird looking bike, I believe it does have that head turning factor like its GSR brudder.

 

MCN review on this 650

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Suzuki/Suzuki-Gladius-2009-current/?&R=EPI-106742

[LeoWai]

Anybody has info on the OTR price ? which shop is carrying this bike ?

Interested too. Anyone? So far, didn't see one OTR yet...

 

 

The Gladius suffers the rear-heavy weight distribution, underdamped suspension and the clock does not have the fuel gauge but it does have the gear indicator (best point). But the motor won the reviewer over, forgiving and fun engine.

No fuel gauge? I don't think so, can anyone verify this?

Edited November 27, 2009 by LeoWai

[swirlythesnail]

still no fuel gauge?

[skysusag]

I accept with information:Engine: 645 cc, 4-stroke, 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 90 V-Twin

Bore Stroke: 81.0 mm x 62.6 mm

Compression Ratio: 11.5 : 1

Fuel System: Fuel Injection

Lubrication: Wet sump

Ignition: Electronic ignition (Transistorized)

Transmission: 6-speed, constant mesh

Final Drive: N/A

Overall Length: 2130 mm (83.9 in.)

Overall Width: 760 mm (29.9 in.)

Overall Height: 1080 mm (42.5 in.)

Seat Height: 785 mm (30.9 in.)

Ground Clearance: N/A

Wheelbase: 1445mm (56.9 in.)

Curb Weight: 202kg (446lbs)

Suspension Front: Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped

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[Pongg51]

still no fuel gauge?

 

No fuel gauge, but the the fuel reserve would light up once it starts to hit reserve, I highly doubt it would hit our shores.

The 400cc version is out as well but i have no idea would it be available here too. Similar to the GSR, Japan came out with the 400cc version due to the limits of engines capacity in different licence scheme in various countries. This is so that it reaches out to people with 2A in Singapore for example to experience a similar bike. However, i believe their target market is countries like Europe...

[mattman8881]

No fuel gauge, but the the fuel reserve would light up once it starts to hit reserve, I highly doubt it would hit our shores.

The 400cc version is out as well but i have no idea would it be available here too. Similar to the GSR, Japan came out with the 400cc version due to the limits of engines capacity in different licence scheme in various countries. This is so that it reaches out to people with 2A in Singapore for example to experience a similar bike. However, i believe their target market is countries like Europe...

 

Saw a Gladius at mah motor, but not sure if it's 400cc or 650cc.. I am surprise it's available in sg...

[LeoWai]

No fuel gauge, but the the fuel reserve would light up once it starts to hit reserve, I highly doubt it would hit our shores.

The 400cc version is out as well but i have no idea would it be available here too. Similar to the GSR, Japan came out with the 400cc version due to the limits of engines capacity in different licence scheme in various countries. This is so that it reaches out to people with 2A in Singapore for example to experience a similar bike. However, i believe their target market is countries like Europe...

 

What a pity... I'm interested to its fuel efficiency. Can bet my CB400 revo easily on high way as daily transport usage and more power! The engine is at much lower rpm at 100km/h (~4600rpm) verified from lots of reviews on the net.

[Pongg51]

Saw a Gladius at mah motor, but not sure if it's 400cc or 650cc.. I am surprise it's available in sg...

 

650cc selling at 14k machine price.

Gladius has hit our shores

 

http://www.mah.com.sg/mahbb/viewtopic.php?t=6&start=60

[LeoWai]

650cc selling at 14k machine price.

Gladius has hit our shores

 

http://www.mah.com.sg/mahbb/viewtopic.php?t=6&start=60

 

Wao.... Thanks for the information. It's not that much expensive than a 400cc Revo....

 

Getting my Class 2 soon... Wait for me Baby (Gladius)....