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mattian
12th October 2009, 19:26
I'm just wondering how many other people out there are riding around on the new Suzuki SFV-650 "gladius" I have only seen one other in the 6 months since I got mine.
I've started an interest group and anyone is welcome to join.... post your pics and let us know what you think of the bike. :scooter:
Indiana_Jones
12th October 2009, 19:29
Here comes the flame war lol....

-Indy
Oakie
12th October 2009, 19:30
Well I did sit on one three months ago. Seemed nice but a little ... ummm ... petite somehow.
DMNTD
12th October 2009, 19:32
Seemed nice but a little ... ummm ... petite somehow.
Exactly how I felt...good bike no doubt but a lil' little for me.
slofox
12th October 2009, 19:51
Sat on one when they were first released - preferred the more forward seat of the SVS...
YellowDog
12th October 2009, 19:54
I have recommended them to a couple of people I know.

I have ridden one and think they are great bikes, but not a bike that I would buy.
Thani-B
12th October 2009, 19:56
Its next on my list of bikes to test ride. I really like the look of them.
Pussy
12th October 2009, 20:04
Its next on my list of bikes to test ride. I really like the look of them.

I reckon it would be the ideal bike for you
mattian
12th October 2009, 20:14
Its next on my list of bikes to test ride. I really like the look of them.

you're welcome to take mine for a spin if you have your full licence.
T bone
12th October 2009, 20:21
I had a quick look at one the other day, reckon an aftermarket pipe on it would help
imdying
12th October 2009, 20:27
Come on guys, outta the closet.
Thani-B
12th October 2009, 20:34
you're welcome to take mine for a spin if you have your full licence.

Oooh tempting. I do have my full. Was going to play on the one at Colemans but I might take you up on your offer. Dont get over the shore much though.
Cheshire Cat
12th October 2009, 20:44
They look yuck! far too girly.....girls bike:yawn::yawn::yawn:
Thani-B
12th October 2009, 20:46
They look yuck! far too girly.....girls bike:yawn::yawn::yawn:

Jealous you cant take one for a spin yet?
mattian
12th October 2009, 20:49
Oooh tempting. I do have my full. Was going to play on the one at Colemans but I might take you up on your offer. Dont get over the shore much though.

sweet as. feel free to send me a PM if you want to take it for a test ride.
There is something special about the V-twin. Its the low rev grunt that I get a real thrill out of. and the sound is like music to my ears.
Cheshire Cat
12th October 2009, 20:49
Jealous you cant take one for a spin yet?

Bro, I can take whatever I want for a ride:yes:
Thani-B
12th October 2009, 20:52
Bro, I can take whatever I want for a ride:yes:

Missing the bit of paper that lets you do it legally though arent ya
Cheshire Cat
12th October 2009, 20:56
Missing the bit of paper that lets you do it legally though arent ya

You can burn paper. You can't burn skill my dear!
Thani-B
12th October 2009, 20:58
You can burn paper. You can't burn skill my dear!

Haha good luck finding someone to let you ride theirs though.
Cheshire Cat
12th October 2009, 21:06
Haha good luck finding someone to let you ride theirs though.

I have a couple of bikes lined up.
Thani-B
12th October 2009, 21:12
I have a couple of bikes lined up.

Good for you. Do you feel special?
Cheshire Cat
12th October 2009, 21:14
Good for you. Do you feel special?

I do actually, considering one of them is quite rare in nz.theres only 3 or 4 yknow ;)least thats what the owner told me, maybe he is trying to feel Speshal:lol:
Slicksta
12th October 2009, 21:18
You guys need some love <3
Thani-B
12th October 2009, 21:19
maybe he is trying to feel Speshal:lol:

Maybe hes trying for something else
Cheshire Cat
12th October 2009, 21:23
Maybe hes trying for something else

:lol: No. trust me, ONE lady like me is enough for any bloke!
Lula
12th October 2009, 21:26
I've sat on one...very comfortable...very well behaved bike too...

To see my review visit: http://www.motorcycletrader.co.nz/View/Article/Suzuki-Gladius-650/828.aspx
slofox
13th October 2009, 14:05
I had a quick look at one the other day, reckon an aftermarket pipe on it would help

A Two Brothers can would make a difference...specially with the latest endinserthingummajiggerypokery...least it does to the SVS. Very similar mill.
Morcs
13th October 2009, 15:32
Why bother? The FZ6 is the best bike in the class, so why settle for anything less? :yawn:
MDR2
13th October 2009, 16:05
I've spotted one window shopping a while back... Liked the look of it but it seems a bit low to the ground, kinda like they wanted to make a cruiser out of it then bailed.

Top 3 bike i'd like to upgrade to would be 09 Hornet, Er6n or the gladius

Already have a hornet though so I think i'd probably go for the Kawa.
YellowDog
13th October 2009, 16:09
It's just not the same kind of bike.

The Gladius seems to be a pretty good all rounder.
mnkyboy
14th October 2009, 10:15
Exactly how I felt...good bike no doubt but a lil' little for me.

Whatever

You think its a girls bike like 98% of other guys on this forum.

Nothing worse than a liar:Pokey:
imdying
14th October 2009, 10:48
You think its a girls bike like 98% of other guys on this forum.No, it's a bike for faggots... if you don't get the joke, then I'm assuming you didn't see the advertising images Suzuki used when the gaydius first came out?
Kendog
14th October 2009, 11:15
Top 3 bike i'd like to upgrade to would be 09 Hornet, Er6n or the gladius

Already have a hornet though so I think i'd probably go for the Kawa.

Make sure you ride all three before deciding, you might be surprised.