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Suzuki Gladius Review (2009)

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Suzuki Gladius SFV650

- Rating: 8 / 10

What Is It?

The Suzuki SFV650 Gladius is a popular mid-range naked bike and is powered by a liquid cooled 645 cc V-Twin engine, producing 70 bhp at 8,400 rpm and maximum torque at 6,400 rpm.

Specs

  • Seat Height: Low (785 mm / 30.9 inches)
  • Weight: Heavy (202 kg / 445 lbs)
  • Economy: Average (50 mpg / 5.6 l/100km / 17.7 km/l)
  • Range: High (160 miles / 257 km)
  • Power to Weight: Average (0.347 bhp/kg / 0.258 kW/kg)
  • Top Speed: High (130 mph / 209 km/h)

Pros

  • Enough power for the road
  • Low friendly seat
  • Great value
  • Economy

Cons

  • Seat comfort
  • Quite heavy
  • Range

What Is It Like?

Suzuki Gladius SFV650

The SFV650

I've now owned my 2015 Gladius for exactly twelve months and since buying it I've put on 1,700 miles, including a 460 mile day out to London.

Mods

Shortly after buying it I had it lowered by 30mm, to aid my short legs touching the floor 🤣 I've also had a tail tidy fitted including the new rear light, but retained the stock indicators.

I found the seat to be a little firm on anything longer than a 30 minute ride so had it re-shaped and recovered.

The standard exhaust looked and sounded very 'ordinary' so I'm swapping it for an Ixil shot gun.

To Sum Up

Overall I really like the bike and on its MOT test it went straight through after adjusting the headlight beam.

- Graham M, 2019

Deals, specs and pics

Price Guide

Year
Dealer
Private
Part Ex
Mileage
2015
£3,900
£3,100
£2,750
10,300
2014
£3,650
£2,950
£2,600
12,100
2013
£3,450
£2,800
£2,450
13,900
2012
£3,300
£2,650
£2,300
15,700
2011
£3,100
£2,500
£2,150
17,400
2010
£2,900
£2,350
£2,050
19,100
2009
£2,750
£2,200
£1,950
20,700

Gear & Accessories

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