Suzuki SFV650 Gladius explained

Suzuki Gladius
Aka:SFV650
Manufacturer:Suzuki
Production:2009–2016
Predecessor:SV650
Successor:SV650A
Class:Naked bike
Engine:645cc, liquid cooled, 4-stroke, 90° 76bhp v-twin
Transmission:6-speed constant mesh, manual, chain-drive
Suspension:Front: Telescopic fork (41mm) coil spring, oil damped, 125 mm travel
Rear: Link type, coil spring, oil damped, spring preload 7-step adjustable, 130 mm travel
Brakes:Front: 2-piston calipers, 290 mm disc, twin
Rear: 1-piston caliper, 240 mm disc
Tires:Front: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W), tubeless
Rear: 160/60ZR17M/C (69W), tubeless
Rake Trail:25° / 106NaN
Wheelbase:1445NaN
Length:2130NaN
Width:760NaN
Seat Height:785NaN
Fuel Capacity:14.5L
(13.5L in California)
Wet Weight:202kg (445lb)
205kg (452lb) with ABS

The Suzuki Gladius SFV650 is a naked motorcycle introduced by Suzuki for the 2009 model year with the intention of it being a replacement for the SV650.[1] Subsequently in most countries the half-fairing second-generation SV650S continued to be sold alongside the Gladius until 2014.

The bike featured a new, more modern-looking aesthetic design, with a tubular trellis-style frame, more similar to the first generation SV650, and an upgraded engine in an effort to increase fuel economy, lower the emissions, and increase peak power and low- to mid-range torque. Also, the seat height was lowered from to .

At the Tokyo Motor Show in 2009, Suzuki announced they would also be making smaller capacity, 400cc Gladius SFV400 for the Japanese market.

In 2017 the Gladius was replaced with the third generation SV650.

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Notes and References

  1. News: Johnston . Neil . 2009 Suzuki SFV Gladius – Just don’t call it Gladys . OneWheelDrive.Net . 15 June 2009 . en.