Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2016 vs. Yamaha FZ-8N 2012

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2016

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2016

Yamaha FZ-8N 2012

Yamaha FZ-8N 2012

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Overview - Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2016 vs Yamaha FZ-8N 2012

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2016

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2016

Yamaha FZ-8N 2012

Yamaha FZ-8N 2012

Technical Specifications Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2016 compared to Yamaha FZ-8N 2012

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2016
Yamaha FZ-8N 2012
Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2016
Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2016
Yamaha FZ-8N 2012
Yamaha FZ-8N 2012

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore81 mmBore68 mm
StrokeStroke62.6 mmStroke53.6 mm
Engine powerEngine power72 HPEngine power106 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,400 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpm
TorqueTorque64 NmTorque82 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,400 rpmRpm at Torque8,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.5 Compression Ratio12
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement645 ccmDisplacement779 ccm

Suspension Rear

Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTwin Tube

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

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 width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,130 mmLength2,140 mm
WidthWidth760 mmWidth770 mm
HeightHeight1,080 mmHeight1,065 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,445 mmWheelbase1,460 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height785 mmSeat Height815 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight202 kgKerb Weight211 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14.5 lFuel Tank Capacity17 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2016

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2016

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

Yamaha FZ-8N 2012

Yamaha FZ-8N 2012

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius vs Yamaha FZ-8N

Price Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius

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Price Yamaha FZ-8N

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