Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2017 vs. Kawasaki Z900 2018

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2017

Kawasaki Z900 2018

Overview - Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2017 vs Kawasaki Z900 2018

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2017

Kawasaki Z900 2018

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Technical Specifications Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2017 compared to Kawasaki Z900 2018

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2017

Kawasaki Z900 2018

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2017

Kawasaki Z900 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	81 mm	Bore	73.4 mm
Stroke	Stroke	62.6 mm	Stroke	56 mm
Engine power	Engine power	72 HP	Engine power	125.4 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,400 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	64 Nm	Torque	98.6 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,400 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,700 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.5	Compression Ratio	11.8
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Displacement	Displacement	645 ccm	Displacement	948 ccm

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Double cradle

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four 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	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	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,130 mm	Length	2,070 mm
Width	Width	760 mm	Width	820 mm
Height	Height	1,080 mm	Height	1,065 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,445 mm	Wheelbase	1,450 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	785 mm	Seat Height	795 mm
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2017

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

Kawasaki Z900 2018

In the hotly contested naked bike segment, the Z900 plays right at the front. Above all, its engine is absolutely terrific, runs incredibly silky and offers rich power in all rev regions - as befits a Japanese four-cylinder. Its sporty, aggressive appearance matches this. It does without electronic bells and whistles, but still conveys a lot of confidence when chasing corners, braking and accelerating out of them. The low seat is especially beneficial for smaller riders, but taller riders might miss a flatter knee angle on long distances. The low weight and compactness make the Z900 particularly agile and easy to handle. A sporting cannon that is also extremely appealing in terms of price

Powerful and silky engine

great sound

chassis

sharp, sporty look

low seating position

easy handling and manoeuvrability.

Lack of traction control

Knee angle strenuous for tall riders in the long run