Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2014 vs. Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 V Seventy-Two 2016

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2014

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 V Seventy-Two 2016

Overview - Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2014 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 V Seventy-Two 2016

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2014

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 V Seventy-Two 2016

Technical Specifications Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2014 compared to Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 V Seventy-Two 2016

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2014

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 V Seventy-Two 2016

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2014

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 V Seventy-Two 2016

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	81 mm	Bore	88.9 mm
Stroke	Stroke	62.6 mm	Stroke	96.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	72 HP	Engine power	67 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,400 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	6,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	64 Nm	Torque	96 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,400 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.5	Compression Ratio	10
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Belt
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	5
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	OHV
Displacement	Displacement	645 ccm	Displacement	1,202 ccm

Chassis

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

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,130 mm	Length	2,275 mm
Width	Width	760 mm	Width	920 mm
Height	Height	1,080 mm	Height	1,210 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,445 mm	Wheelbase	1,525 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	785 mm	Seat Height	710 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	7.9 l
Top Speed	Top Speed	200 km/h	Top Speed	175 km/h
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2014

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

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 V Seventy-Two 2016

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius vs Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200 V Seventy-Two

Price Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius

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