How would you class the riding position of a Gladius?

**St_Gabriel** · 1st August 2011, 20:14

As asked in the thread title, what is a gladius classed as? Sports? tourer? and secondly, what other bikes have a similar upright riding position?

Was looking to get rid of the "training bra" (VL250) and get the "big boys bike". Went looking around Hams at the dealers and there was very few secondhand cruisers around but got talking to Greg Boyd (herein referred to as The Temptor) when he suggested I get my fat arse on a sfv650 to try it. Well I got back and called hima few names under my breath as I didnt expect that I would enjoy a sportier style and have had to broaden my search to include not just cruisers......

Suggestions? But please bear in mind my generous proportions

Cheers in advance

**Hitcher** · 1st August 2011, 20:51

Good grief. Go and take one for a ride. Riding position aside, you'll love it. There's not much a Gladius can't do.

**St_Gabriel** · 1st August 2011, 21:04

I did, hence why Greg is now referred to as "The Temptor", now i have to make my new bike search broader than just a cruiser as I couldnt keep the grin from my face.

**Hitcher** · 1st August 2011, 21:51

Cruisers are the preserve of old men and short women. Otherwise avoid them.

**Geeen** · 1st August 2011, 21:56

Bikes I can think of that are similar are Yamaha FZ6N, Kwaka Z750, STREET TRIPLE, Honda Hornet 600, Mid sized Ducati Monsters. I'm sure there's lots more out there, ride as much as you can and enjoy finding a new bike.

**Hitcher** · 1st August 2011, 22:08

Suzuki also make a GSX650F (an absolute stunner) and the SV650. Aprilia make the Shiver 750 (the Mark I is worth a look, the Mark II is not as good).

**short-circuit** · 3rd August 2011, 19:11

Originally Posted by St_Gabriel

As asked in the thread title, what is a gladius classed as?

......Ghey

**riffer** · 3rd August 2011, 19:27

Originally Posted by short-circuit

......Ghey

yawn. Another narrow minded tosser who thinks that the only decent bikes are the style he rides.

I'd classify the Gladius as a Modern Standard. You know, what bikes all used to be before all this god-awful fragmentation of genres happened.

The Gladius will go three times as many places and give you ten times as much fun than a cruiser or pure sports bike.

And don't fall for brand bigot's crap. All bikes are good (even those crappy ones that idiot DB rides).

**St_Gabriel** · 3rd August 2011, 19:48

Originally Posted by short-circuit

......Ghey

Cheers for the constructive comment, now how about you fuck right off out of my thread....

**Maha** · 3rd August 2011, 19:55

How would you class the riding position of a Gladius?

Very girl like....

**dogsnbikes** · 3rd August 2011, 20:02

"Relaxed"

I've ridden a Gladius (and I love my sports bike) and found it too be alot of fun and very nimble around town would make good weekend weapon and would be a good step up for most learners......

I don't know how you ride so can't say if this bike is for you or not,but as already mentioned,get out on the bikes and see what you feel comfy on its your arse in the saddle....

**DMNTD:Me** · 3rd August 2011, 20:05

Originally Posted by St_Gabriel

...Suggestions? But please bear in mind my generous proportions

How big are you? Genuine question...

**St_Gabriel** · 3rd August 2011, 20:10

Originally Posted by DMNTD

How big are you? Genuine question...

Only 5"10 but around the 130 kg mark so true sports bikes aint in the game for me (cant get the belly over the tank, but havent actually tried either)