Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2013 vs. Yamaha Tracer 900 2016

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2013

Yamaha Tracer 900 2016

Overview - Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2013 vs Yamaha Tracer 900 2016

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2013

Yamaha Tracer 900 2016

Technical Specifications Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2013 compared to Yamaha Tracer 900 2016

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2013

Yamaha Tracer 900 2016

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2013

Yamaha Tracer 900 2016

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	81 mm	Bore	78 mm
Stroke	Stroke	62.6 mm	Stroke	59.1 mm
Engine power	Engine power	72 HP	Engine power	115 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,400 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	64 Nm	Torque	87.5 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,400 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.5	Compression Ratio	11.5
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	3
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Displacement	Displacement	645 ccm	Displacement	847 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Twin Tube

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

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	2,160 mm
Width	Width	760 mm	Width	950 mm
Height	Height	1,080 mm	Height	1,345 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,445 mm	Wheelbase	1,440 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	785 mm	Seat Height	845 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	18 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2013

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 Tracer 900 2016

Take two, pay one. With the MT-09 Tracer, you get almost a whole MT-09 with all its sportiness plus a touring bike that is suitable for everyday use and to some extent suitable for travelling, with decent comfort for all situations. Just remember that there are many more comfortable bikes in this category - but hardly any sportier ones. Easier to ride, easier to control with 3 riding modes, ABS and traction control as standard. Only the wind protection could be better and the seat for long distances can only be found in the accessories.

Sporty performance like all MT-09

3 riding modes

ABS and traction control as standard

taut chassis, plenty of lean angle clearance

Wind protection not optimal

seat could be more comfortable

handlebars too wide for the city