Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2012 vs. Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2012

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2012

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2012

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2012

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2012

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Overview - Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2012 vs Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2012

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2012

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2012

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2012

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2012

Technical Specifications Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2012 compared to Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2012

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2012
Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2012

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore81 mmBore74.5 mm
StrokeStroke62.6 mmStroke57.3 mm
Engine powerEngine power72 HPEngine power185 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,400 rpmRpm at Max. Power12,000 rpm
TorqueTorque64 NmTorque116.7 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,400 rpmRpm at Torque10,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.5 Compression Ratio12.8
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
DisplacementDisplacement645 ccmDisplacement999 ccm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTwin-Spar

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width190 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height50 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,130 mmLength2,045 mm
WidthWidth760 mmWidth710 mm
HeightHeight1,080 mmHeight1,130 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,445 mmWheelbase1,405 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height785 mmSeat Height810 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight202 kgKerb Weight203 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14.5 lFuel Tank Capacity17.5 l
Top SpeedTop Speed200 km/hTop Speed295 km/h
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2012

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2012

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

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2012

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2012

It may well be that the market for 1000cc superbikes is shrinking, and it may also be true that the current price structure reserves this motorbike category for a very elite class. But for those who value the greatest possible acceleration and the highest fun factor, the Suzi is a comparatively good value.

Pleasant, cosy engine

powerful transmission

sporty, comfortable seating

light-footed handling

well-tuned chassis.

Radically close-cut geometries

technically somewhat improvable.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius vs Suzuki GSX-R 1000

Price Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius

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