Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2015 vs. Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2015

Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

Overview - Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2015 vs Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2015

Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

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Technical Specifications Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2015 compared to Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2015

Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2015

Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	81 mm	Bore	84 mm
Stroke	Stroke	62.6 mm	Stroke	70 mm
Engine power	Engine power	72 HP	Engine power	83 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,400 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	64 Nm	Torque	78 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,400 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,800 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.5	Compression Ratio	12.8
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
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Can be restricted for A2 licence	Can be restricted for A2 licence	Yes	Can be restricted for A2 licence	Yes
Displacement	Displacement	645 ccm	Displacement	776 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	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

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	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,130 mm	Length	2,115 mm
Width	Width	760 mm	Width	775 mm
Height	Height	1,080 mm	Height	1,105 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,445 mm	Wheelbase	1,465 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	785 mm	Seat Height	810 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2, 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

Suzuki GSX-8S 2023

For years, Suzuki was the brand that offered nice bikes at a good price/performance ratio. With the Suzuki GSX-8S, the brand is much more self-confident. It presents itself as high-quality, mature and places itself at the top of a hard-fought class. The unspectacular performance data and the relatively high weight tarnish the picture only briefly. During the test rides, the Suzuki was completely convincing. A really good motorbike.

Full-grown and high-quality overall concept

high-torque engine

first-class running culture, stable handling, overall very high-quality impression

Very good seat

Great nakedbike riding position

Good and precise quickshifter

high-quality controls

very good display

Suspension offers reserves for a wide range of uses despite lack of adjustment options

Good ergonomics

Quickshifter and gearstick require a little more operating force than usual

Motorbike somewhat heavier than other bikes in this class