Suzuki SFV650 Gladius: review, history, specs

Class: naked

Production: 2009-2015

Predecessor: Suzuki SV650

Also called: Suzuki Gladius 650

Successor: Suzuki SV650 (2016+)

Model
Suzuki SFV650 Gladius 2009-2015 (Europe, North America, Australia)
Suzuki SFV650 Gladius

History

History
Year	Country	Name / Frame / Engine
2009	Europe, North America, Australia	Name: Suzuki Gladius 650; Suzuki Gladius 650 ABS Code: SFV650K9; SFV650AK9
2010	Europe, North America, Australia	Name: Suzuki Gladius 650; Suzuki Gladius 650 ABS Code: SFV650L0; SFV650AL0
2011	Europe, North America, Australia	Name: Suzuki Gladius 650; Suzuki Gladius 650 ABS Code: SFV650L1; SFV650AL1
2012	Europe, North America, Australia	Name: Suzuki Gladius 650; Suzuki Gladius 650 ABS Code: SFV650L2; SFV650AL2
2013	Europe, North America, Australia	Name: Suzuki Gladius 650; Suzuki Gladius 650 ABS Code: SFV650L3; SFV650AL3
2014	Europe, North America, Australia	Name: Suzuki Gladius 650; Suzuki Gladius 650 ABS Code: SFV650L4; SFV650AL4
2015	Europe, North America, Australia	Name: Suzuki Gladius 650; Suzuki Gladius 650 ABS Code: SFV650L5; SFV650AL5

Specifications

Suzuki SFV650 Gladius: specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS	Overall length	2130 mm / 83,9 in
	Overall width	760 mm / 29,9 in
	Overall height	1090 mm / 42,9 in
	Seat height	785 mm / 30,9 in
	Wheelbase	1445 mm / 56,9 in
	Ground clearance	135 mm / 5,3 in
	Dry weight
	Curb (wet) weight	202 kg / 445 lbs – Gladius 650 (non-ABS) 205 kg / 452 lbs – Gladius 650 (ABS)
FRAME	Type	Tubular (steel)
	Front suspension, travel	Telescopic fork 41 mm (adjustable spring pre-load), 125 mm / 4,9 in
	Rear suspension, travel	Swingarm with mono-shock (adjustable spring pre-load), 130 mm / 5,1 in
	Front tire size	120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
	Rear tire size	160/60ZR17M/C (69W)
	Front brake	Double disc, 290 mm, 2-piston calipers (optional – ABS)
	Rear brake	Single disc, 240 mm, 1-piston caliper (optional – ABS)
	Fuel capacity	14,5 l / 3,8 US gal – Gladius 650 (except California) 13,5 l / 3,6 US gal – Gladius 650 (California)
	Trail	106 mm / 4,17 in
	Fuel economy / consumption	4,85 l / 100 km (48,5 US mpg)
ENGINE	Type	Liquid-cooled 4-stroke
	Cylinder arrangement	2-cylinders, V-twin 90°
	Bore & Stroke	81,0 x 62,6 mm
	Displacement	645 cm³ (39,4 cu in)
	Compression ratio	11.5:1
	Valve train	Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
	Max. power	72,0 hp (53,0 kW) / 8400 rpm
	Max. torque	64,0 Nm (6,5 kgf*m) / 6400 rpm
	Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph)	3,82 sec.
	Top speed	205 km/h (127,4 mph)
CARBURETION SYSTEM	Type	Fuel Injection with SDTV (Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve), 2x 39 mm
	ID
DRIVE TRAIN	Clutch	Wet, multi-plate, cable operated
	Transmission	6-speed
	Final drive	Chain
	Primary reduction	2.088
	Final reduction	3.066
	Gear ratio I II III IV V VI	2.461 1.777 1.380 1.125 0.961 0.851
ELECTRICAL	Ignition	Transistorized
	Alternator	Three-phase A.C. Generator
	Battery capacity	12V-10Ah

Images

Suzuki SFV650 Gladius: images, gallery.

Suzuki Gladius 650

Suzuki Gladius 650

Suzuki Gladius 650

Videos

Suzuki SFV650 Gladius: video.

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius

Manuals

Suzuki SFV650 Gladius: manuals, parts, microfiches.

• Suzuki Gladius 650: Service Manual