Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2014 vs. Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2014

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2014

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

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Overview - Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2014 vs Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2014

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2014

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Technical Specifications Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2014 compared to Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2014
Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore81 mmBore83 mm
StrokeStroke62.6 mmStroke60 mm
Engine powerEngine power72 HPEngine power68.2 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,400 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpm
TorqueTorque64 NmTorque65.7 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,400 rpmRpm at Torque7,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.5 Compression Ratio10.8
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
DisplacementDisplacement645 ccmDisplacement649 ccm

Suspension Rear

Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTubular

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,130 mmLength2,055 mm
WidthWidth760 mmWidth740 mm
HeightHeight1,080 mmHeight1,135 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,445 mmWheelbase1,410 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height785 mmSeat Height790 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14.5 lFuel Tank Capacity15 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2014

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

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2023

To judge the Kawasaki Ninja 650 purely on its paper form would be a serious mistake. The two-day test showed once again that performance data carries more weight at the pub table than in the wild. Kawa's sports tourer does exactly what it is supposed to and, thanks to the constant revision and the new features added for 2023, is still an enrichment for the class. Only hobby racers should be warned, as the name Ninja still stirs up a certain expectation that the 650 does not fully meet.

suitable for touring

comfortable

safety package

very accessible

ergonomically versatile

typical Ninja look

Chassis and brakes only average

adjustment of the rear shock absorber laborious

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius vs Kawasaki Ninja 650

Price Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius

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