Suzuki V-Strom 650 2018 vs. Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2015

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2018

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2015

Overview - Suzuki V-Strom 650 2018 vs Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2015

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2018

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2015

Technical Specifications Suzuki V-Strom 650 2018 compared to Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2015

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2018

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2015

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2018

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2015

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	81 mm	Bore	81 mm
Stroke	Stroke	62.6 mm	Stroke	62.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	71 HP	Engine power	72 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,800 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,400 rpm
Torque	Torque	62 Nm	Torque	64 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,400 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.2	Compression Ratio	11.5
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Can be restricted for A2 licence	Can be restricted for A2 licence	Yes	Can be restricted for A2 licence	Yes
Displacement	Displacement	645 ccm	Displacement	645 ccm

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	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	110 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,275 mm	Length	2,130 mm
Width	Width	835 mm	Width	760 mm
Height	Height	1,405 mm	Height	1,080 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,560 mm	Wheelbase	1,445 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	830 mm	Seat Height	785 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2018

The small V-Strom 650 is not only visually close to the big V-Strom 1000 with its pronounced duckbill, stacked headlights and extensive instruments. The equipment does not correspond at all to what is understood by "cheap entry": traction control, lively Euro4 engine, harmonious handling and additional techno-gadgets such as Low RPM Assist or Suzuki Easy Start System. To the delight of the customers, the price is kept within reasonable limits.

Lively, economical engine

balanced handling

good wind protection

traction control and ABS as standard

looks in the style of its big sister

extensive instrumentation with gear indicator

12-volt socket in the cockpit area

good price.

Traction control in mode 2 very restrictive

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2015

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