Suzuki SFV650 Gladius: review, history, specs

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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)[1]
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.[2]
Top speed 205 km/h (127,4 mph)[3]
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

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Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius

Manuals

Suzuki SFV650 Gladius: manuals, parts, microfiches.

  1. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Suzuki SFV650 Gladius (08/2009) | Average MPG
  2. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Suzuki SFV650 Gladius (08/2009) | 0-60 mph
  3. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Suzuki SFV650 Gladius (08/2009) | Top speed