Saturday, February 27, 2010

Suzuki SFV650 Gladius



Suzuki Gladius
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ManufacturerSuzuki
Also calledSFV650
Productionsince 2009
PredecessorSV650
ClassNaked bike
Engine645 cubic centimetres (39.4 cu in)v-twin
Transmission6-speed constant mesh, chain-drive
BrakesFront: 2-piston calipers, 290 mm disc
Rear: Twin single-piston caliper, 240 mm disc
TiresFront: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W), tubeless
Rear: 160/60ZR17M/C (69W), tubeless
Wheelbase1,445 mm (56.9 in)
DimensionsL 2,130 mm (84 in)
W 760 mm (30 in)
Seat height785 mm (30.9 in)
Weight (dry), 202 kg (450 lb) (wet)
Fuel capacity14.5 litres (3.8 US gal) (3.6 gal. in California)
Fuel consumption58 miles per US gallon (25 km/l)
RelatedSV650

The Suzuki Gladius is a naked motorcycle introduced by Suzuki for the 2009 model year. The bike features a new design and an upgraded engine from the SV650. With an MSRP of $6,899 the Gladius is priced between the competing $6,399 Kawasaki ER-6N (Ninja 650R) twin and the $6,990 Yamaha FZ6R inline-four. Suzuki claim the bike achieves fuel economy of 58 miles per US gallon (25 km/l).

At the Tokyo Motor Show in 2009, Suzuki announced the smaller capacity Gladius 400.

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