Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2012 vs. KTM 390 Duke 2015

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2012

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2012

KTM 390 Duke 2015

KTM 390 Duke 2015

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Technical Specifications Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2012 compared to KTM 390 Duke 2015

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2012
KTM 390 Duke 2015

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore81 mmBore89 mm
StrokeStroke62.6 mmStroke60 mm
Engine powerEngine power72 HPEngine power44 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,400 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpm
TorqueTorque64 NmTorque35 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,400 rpmRpm at Torque7,250 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.5 Compression Ratio12.6
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement645 ccmDisplacement373.2 ccm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameChromium-molybdenum
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTubular

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeSingle disk
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width110 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 width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,445 mmWheelbase1,367 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height785 mmSeat Height800 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14.5 lFuel Tank Capacity11 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2012

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2012

The Suzuki Gladius SFV 650 is an honest, easy-to-understand bike with a strong confidence factor. It does not impress with extremes, but with its balance, suitability for everyday use and an engine that loses none of its charm even after years. A bike that gives pleasure for a lengthy period of time without demanding or boring its rider.

Good-natured and predictable engine character

very easy and intuitive handling

stable and neutral suspension in everyday and country road use

low seat height and balanced ergonomics

reliable and easy to modulate brakes

high confidence building for beginners and returners

durable transmission with robust base

Tightly padded seat on longer lengths

shock limited on bad roads and sporty riding style

feedback on rough bumps partly direct to the rider

standard suspension with limited adjustability

KTM 390 Duke 2015

KTM 390 Duke 2015

The KTM 390 Duke is a really good compromise between sportiness, reason, riding comfort, fun and price. Best of all: it doesn't feel like a compromise at all, but like it's ready to race.

Low weight

sufficient power

high fun factor

low consumption

Sluggish clutch

small geometry

Price Comparison Average Market Price Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius vs KTM 390 Duke

Price Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius

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Price KTM 390 Duke

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