Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2013 vs. Kawasaki ER-6n 2009

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2013

Kawasaki ER-6n 2009

Overview - Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2013 vs Kawasaki ER-6n 2009

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2013

Kawasaki ER-6n 2009

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Technical Specifications Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2013 compared to Kawasaki ER-6n 2009

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2013

Kawasaki ER-6n 2009

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2013

Kawasaki ER-6n 2009

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	72 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,400 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	64 Nm	Torque	66 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,400 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.5	Compression Ratio	11.3
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	645 ccm	Displacement	649 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Seat Height	Seat Height	785 mm	Seat Height	785 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2013

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 ER-6n 2009

You won't find such a coherent package with such fine details anywhere else at this price. The ER-6n has become a little sharper again, both visually and dynamically, and is more fun than ever.

ABS

wider handlebars

slimmer waist

increased intake noise

comfortable seat

uncomplicated chassis.

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