Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2015 vs. Honda XL 700V Transalp 2012

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2015

Honda XL 700V Transalp 2012

Overview - Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2015 vs Honda XL 700V Transalp 2012

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2015

Honda XL 700V Transalp 2012

CLICK BAG. The one with the “click”.

The Wunderlich tank bag with smart handling.

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Technical Specifications Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2015 compared to Honda XL 700V Transalp 2012

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2015

Honda XL 700V Transalp 2012

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2015

Honda XL 700V Transalp 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	81 mm	Bore	81 mm
Stroke	Stroke	62.6 mm	Stroke	66 mm
Engine power	Engine power	72 HP	Engine power	60 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,400 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	64 Nm	Torque	60 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,400 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.5	Compression Ratio	10
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	645 ccm	Displacement	680.2 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Three pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	100 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	130 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,130 mm	Length	2,250 mm
Width	Width	760 mm	Width	905 mm
Height	Height	1,080 mm	Height	1,305 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,445 mm	Wheelbase	1,515 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	785 mm	Seat Height	841 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 l
Top Speed	Top Speed	200 km/h	Top Speed	172 km/h
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2015

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