Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2012 vs. Suzuki GSX-S1000 2021

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2012

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2021

Technical Specifications Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2012 compared to Suzuki GSX-S1000 2021

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2012

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2021

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2012

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	81 mm	Bore	73.4 mm
Stroke	Stroke	62.6 mm	Stroke	59 mm
Engine power	Engine power	72 HP	Engine power	152 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,400 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	11,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	64 Nm	Torque	106 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,400 rpm	Rpm at Torque	9,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.5	Compression Ratio	12.2
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	999 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Twin Tube

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	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	50 %
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	810 mm
Height	Height	1,080 mm	Height	1,080 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,445 mm	Wheelbase	1,460 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	785 mm	Seat Height	810 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

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

Suzuki GSX-S1000 2021

Suzuki's evolution of the GSX-S1000 is a complete success. Although it is an old acquaintance in terms of its basic design, with the 2021 update to Euro5, as well as numerous revisions, the Japanese have created a wonderfully rounded package in the power naked segment. The engine, throttle response and quickshifter work flawlessly, and the suspension and brake components are tuned for sporty comfort. A bike with which you don't have to hide - unless someone wants to examine the display...

powerful engine

smooth quickshifter

sporty handling

comfortable seating position

aggressive look

Display difficult to read

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius vs Suzuki GSX-S1000

Price Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius

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