Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2011 vs. Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2024

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2011

Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2024

Overview - Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2011 vs Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2024

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2011

Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2024

Technical Specifications Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2011 compared to Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2024

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2011

Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2024

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2011

Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	81 mm	Bore	73.4 mm
Stroke	Stroke	62.6 mm	Stroke	56 mm
Engine power	Engine power	72 HP	Engine power	95 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,400 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	64 Nm	Torque	91.2 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,400 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.5	Compression Ratio	11.8
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Displacement	Displacement	645 ccm	Displacement	948 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Double cradle

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons

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	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	2,070 mm
Width	Width	760 mm	Width	820 mm
Height	Height	1,080 mm	Height	1,065 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,445 mm	Wheelbase	1,450 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	785 mm	Seat Height	795 mm
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 2011

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 Z900 70kW 2024

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius vs Kawasaki Z900 70kW

Price Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius

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Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2011 vs. Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2024

Overview - Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2011 vs Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2024

Technical Specifications Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2011 compared to Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Chassis

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Dimensions and Weights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2011

Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2024

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius vs Kawasaki Z900 70kW

Price Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius

Price Kawasaki Z900 70kW

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