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Suzuki SFV650 Gladius

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Suzuki Gladius
ManufacturerSuzuki
Also calledSFV650
Production2009–2016
PredecessorSV650
SuccessorSV650A
ClassNaked bike
Engine645 cc (39.4 cu in), liquid cooled, 4-stroke, 90° 76bhp v-twin
Transmission6-speed constant mesh, manual, chain-drive
SuspensionFront: 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
BrakesFront: 2-piston calipers, 290 mm disc, twin
Rear: 1-piston caliper, 240 mm disc
TiresFront: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W), tubeless
Rear: 160/60ZR17M/C (69W), tubeless
Rake, trail25° / 106 mm (4.2 in)
Wheelbase1,445 mm (56.9 in)
DimensionsL: 2,130 mm (84 in)
W: 760 mm (30 in)
Seat height785 mm (30.9 in)
Weight202 kg (445 lb)
205 kg (452 lb) with ABS (wet)
Fuel capacity14.5 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.[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 800 mm (31.5 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

References

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  1. ^ Johnston, Neil (15 June 2009). "2009 Suzuki SFV Gladius – Just don't call it Gladys". OneWheelDrive.Net.
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