Kawasaki Z 750 2010 vs. Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2012

Kawasaki Z 750 2010

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2012

Overview - Kawasaki Z 750 2010 vs Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2012

Kawasaki Z 750 2010

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2012

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z 750 2010 compared to Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2012

Kawasaki Z 750 2010

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2012

Kawasaki Z 750 2010

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	68.4 mm	Bore	81 mm
Stroke	Stroke	50.9 mm	Stroke	62.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	106 HP	Engine power	72 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,400 rpm
Torque	Torque	78 Nm	Torque	64 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,300 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,400 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.3	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
Displacement	Displacement	748 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
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

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 %
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Length	Length	2,085 mm	Length	2,130 mm
Width	Width	805 mm	Width	760 mm
Height	Height	1,100 mm	Height	1,080 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,440 mm	Wheelbase	1,445 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	815 mm	Seat Height	785 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	226 kg	Kerb Weight	202 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z 750 2010

A good bike at a very good price, especially the upside-down fork is convincing.

improved torque curve

upside-down fork

aggressive engine

low price

high weight

4 hp less than the predecessor

not exactly effortless driving

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2012

The Suzuki Gladius SFV 650 is an honest, easy-to-understand bike with a strong confidence factor. It does not impress with extremes, but with its balance, suitability for everyday use and an engine that loses none of its charm even after years. A bike that gives pleasure for a lengthy period of time without demanding or boring its rider.

Good-natured and predictable engine character

very easy and intuitive handling

stable and neutral suspension in everyday and country road use

low seat height and balanced ergonomics

reliable and easy to modulate brakes

high confidence building for beginners and returners

durable transmission with robust base

Tightly padded seat on longer lengths

shock limited on bad roads and sporty riding style

feedback on rough bumps partly direct to the rider

standard suspension with limited adjustability

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z 750 vs Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius

Price Kawasaki Z 750

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