Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2011 vs. Kawasaki Ninja 650 2022

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2011

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2022

Overview - Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2011 vs Kawasaki Ninja 650 2022

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2011

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2022

Technical Specifications Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2011 compared to Kawasaki Ninja 650 2022

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2011

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2022

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2011

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2022

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	68.2 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,400 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	64 Nm	Torque	65.7 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
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Displacement	Displacement	645 ccm	Displacement	649 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Tubular

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	2,055 mm
Width	Width	760 mm	Width	740 mm
Height	Height	1,080 mm	Height	1,135 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,445 mm	Wheelbase	1,410 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	785 mm	Seat Height	790 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 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 Ninja 650 2022

Save the sport tourer! With the Ninja 650, Kawasaki has created an exemplary representative of this class and (hopefully) solved the problem of the new generation. The stable chassis and the decent two-cylinder will delight beginners and advanced riders alike, even at a brisker pace. The front brake is a little too well intentioned, lacking a transparent pressure point despite basically good braking performance. Another plus is the TFT display, which we don't find in the competition at the moment, as well as the grown-up look, which is strongly oriented towards the larger Ninja models.

one of the last of its kind

powerful two-cylinder

comfortable seat suitable for touring

compact dimensions

beginner-friendly seat height

stable chassis

TFT display with connectivity

sporty look

Overall too dainty for tall riders

Front brake pressure point

Limited suitability for touring with two people

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius vs Kawasaki Ninja 650

Price Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius

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