Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2017 vs. Honda CB500F 2022

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2017

Honda CB500F 2022

Overview - Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2017 vs Honda CB500F 2022

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2017

Honda CB500F 2022

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Technical Specifications Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2017 compared to Honda CB500F 2022

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2017

Honda CB500F 2022

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2017

Honda CB500F 2022

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	81 mm	Bore	67 mm
Stroke	Stroke	62.6 mm	Stroke	66.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	72 HP	Engine power	48 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,400 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,600 rpm
Torque	Torque	64 Nm	Torque	43 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,400 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,600 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.5	Compression Ratio	10.7
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
Displacement	Displacement	645 ccm	Displacement	471 ccm

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

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	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	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,130 mm	Length	2,080 mm
Width	Width	760 mm	Width	800 mm
Height	Height	1,080 mm	Height	1,060 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,445 mm	Wheelbase	1,410 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	785 mm	Seat Height	789 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.1 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2

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