Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2015 vs. Kawasaki Versys 650 2018

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2015

Kawasaki Versys 650 2018

Overview - Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2015 vs Kawasaki Versys 650 2018

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2015

Kawasaki Versys 650 2018

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Details

Technical Specifications Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2015 compared to Kawasaki Versys 650 2018

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2015

Kawasaki Versys 650 2018

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2015

Kawasaki Versys 650 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	81 mm	Bore	83 mm
Stroke	Stroke	62.6 mm	Stroke	60 mm
Engine power	Engine power	72 HP	Engine power	69 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,400 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	64 Nm	Torque	64 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,400 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.5	Compression Ratio	10.8
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
Displacement	Displacement	645 ccm	Displacement	649 ccm

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	2,165 mm
Width	Width	760 mm	Width	840 mm
Height	Height	1,080 mm	Height	1,400 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,445 mm	Wheelbase	1,415 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	785 mm	Seat Height	840 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	202 kg	Kerb Weight	214 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	21 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

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

Kawasaki Versys 650 2018

The 2019 model year Kawasaki Versys presented itself as a comfortable, stable yet lively touring machine. The motorbike is versatile and offers high utility value. It is a fully-fledged touring machine that is a pleasure to ride on extended tours. The bike offers a terrific price/performance ratio.

Great travel comfort

pleasant and comfortable chassis

easy to use

seating position ready for touring

agile and light-footed handling.

Vibrations in the footpegs

response behaviour during transition from pushing and load operation

ABS cannot be deactivated

weight somewhat high