Yamaha XJ6 2012 vs. Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2009

Yamaha XJ6 2012

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2009

Overview - Yamaha XJ6 2012 vs Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2009

Yamaha XJ6 2012

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2009

Technical Specifications Yamaha XJ6 2012 compared to Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2009

Yamaha XJ6 2012

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2009

Yamaha XJ6 2012

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	65.5 mm	Bore	81 mm
Stroke	Stroke	44.5 mm	Stroke	62.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	78 HP	Engine power	53 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,400 rpm
Torque	Torque	59.7 Nm	Torque	64 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,400 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.2	Compression Ratio	11.5
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Displacement	Displacement	600 ccm	Displacement	645 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,120 mm	Length	2,130 mm
Width	Width	770 mm	Width	760 mm
Height	Height	1,085 mm	Height	1,080 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,440 mm	Wheelbase	1,445 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	785 mm	Seat Height	785 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	205 kg	Kerb Weight	202 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha XJ6 2012

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2009

The Suzuki's top performer is clearly its engine; the V2 is wonderfully agile and powerful. This often makes up for the somewhat feminine appearance, which this racy engine does not really deserve.

solid handling

good ergonomics

powerful V2 engine

cheap-looking swingarm

telescopic fork