Suzuki SFV650 Gladius

Suzuki Gladius
Manufacturer	Suzuki
Also called	SFV650
Production	2009–2016
Predecessor	SV650
Successor	SV650A
Class	Naked bike
Engine	645 cc (39.4 cu in), 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° / 106 mm (4.2 in)
Wheelbase	1,445 mm (56.9 in)
Dimensions	L: 2,130 mm (84 in); W: 760 mm (30 in);
Seat height	785 mm (30.9 in)
Weight	202 kg (445 lb); 205 kg (452 lb) with ABS (wet)
Fuel capacity	14.5 L (3.2 imp gal; 3.8 US gal) ; (13.5 L (3.0 imp gal; 3.6 US gal) in California)

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. 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. As well as this the seat height was lowered from 800 mm (31 in) to 785 mm (30.9 in).

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.

2009 Suzuki Gladius

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