Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2014 vs. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2009

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2014

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2009

Overview - Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2014 vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2009

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2014

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2009

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Technical Specifications Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2014 compared to Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2009

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2014

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2009

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2014

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	81 mm	Bore	76 mm
Stroke	Stroke	62.6 mm	Stroke	55 mm
Engine power	Engine power	72 HP	Engine power	188 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,400 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	12,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	64 Nm	Torque	113 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,400 rpm	Rpm at Torque	115 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.5	Compression Ratio	12.9
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	645 ccm	Displacement	998 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 diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Width	Width	760 mm	Width	710 mm
Height	Height	1,080 mm	Height	1,135 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,445 mm	Wheelbase	1,415 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	785 mm	Seat Height	830 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	202 kg	Kerb Weight	208 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2014

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 Ninja ZX-10R 2009

Ninja fans have no choice but to buy the new 10. It is lighter, stronger, easier to handle and yet easier to ride than any other ZX-10R to date. Even compared to the other Japanese bikes, the Kawa presents itself as superior. Besides the European bikes, emotions, preferences for certain colours and shapes certainly come into play.

Extremely precise traction control

efficient braking system

integrated electronics

positive ABS system

high engine power.

Suboptimal transmission - tight gearshifts.