Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2017 vs. Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider FXLR 2019

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2017

Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider FXLR 2019

Technical Specifications Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2017 compared to Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider FXLR 2019

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2017

Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider FXLR 2019

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2017

Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider FXLR 2019

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	81 mm	Bore	100 mm
Stroke	Stroke	62.6 mm	Stroke	111.1 mm
Engine power	Engine power	72 HP	Engine power	86 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,400 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	5,020 rpm
Torque	Torque	64 Nm	Torque	145 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,400 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,000 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	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	OHV
Displacement	Displacement	645 ccm	Displacement	1,745 ccm

Chassis

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

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,130 mm	Length	2,345 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,445 mm	Wheelbase	1,630 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	785 mm	Seat Height	690 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	202 kg	Kerb Weight	300 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	189 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2017

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