Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2017 vs. KTM 125 Duke 2013

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2017

KTM 125 Duke 2013

Overview - Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2017 vs KTM 125 Duke 2013

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2017

KTM 125 Duke 2013

Technical Specifications Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2017 compared to KTM 125 Duke 2013

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2017

KTM 125 Duke 2013

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2017

KTM 125 Duke 2013

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	81 mm	Bore	58 mm
Stroke	Stroke	62.6 mm	Stroke	47.2 mm
Engine power	Engine power	72 HP	Engine power	15 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,400 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	64 Nm	Torque	12 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,400 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.5	Compression Ratio	12.6
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	645 ccm	Displacement	125 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single 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	110 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	150 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
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,445 mm	Wheelbase	1,367 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	785 mm	Seat Height	800 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	202 kg	Kerb Weight	127 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	11 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A1

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2017

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 125 Duke 2013

For 16-year-olds and B-111 owners, the KTM 125 Duke is a blessing because it is not a small moped brand, but a real motorbike brand with sporty prestige and a high coolness factor. Motorcyclists who have outgrown school age will miss performance and are more likely to use the smallest Duke for very short everyday trips, if at all. I would then rather prefer a scooter, which also has storage space.

Extremely manoeuvrable

high-quality equipment

power parts for individualisation

little comfort

modest performance

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius vs KTM 125 Duke

Price Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius

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