2009 Suzuki SFV650 Gladius

**mattian** · 26th September 2008, 18:26

oh.... and about the new Gladius..... why don't they just make it one colour for goodness sakes. Like..... red or black.

**Bonez** · 26th September 2008, 19:42

Originally Posted by mattian

yeah..... I see alot of used GSR 600's for sale recently..... I wonder if there is a reason for that?

Goody more cheap bikes in the marketplace.

**zeocen** · 26th September 2008, 19:56

Originally Posted by Big Dave

Looks like sound urban transport with recreational potential to me. Gross weight is less important than the COG.

I agree but doesn't the ER6 family and the SV650/s do that already? COG and lighter to boot, it's not like this Gladius is going to be any easier on fuel? Adding it's weight plus the rider it would probably cost more fuel in the long run when compared to what's out there right now?

Feel free to educate me, I'm probably talking out of my arse

**erik** · 28th September 2008, 09:45

Originally Posted by mattian

oh.... and about the new Gladius..... why don't they just make it one colour for goodness sakes. Like..... red or black.

There is a black version that I think looks pretty good. I think the yellow and black version looks ok too.

Suzuki's website for the bike is more than a little gay though (you need the sound on for full effect):
http://www.gladiusstyle.com/

**Pwalo** · 29th September 2008, 10:35

Come on guys, it looks like photoshop. Check out the engine casings - not the same as the (current) SV, and no oil cooler.

Looks as if someone's been having fun with an older model SV.

**Cajun** · 29th September 2008, 10:42

Originally Posted by Pwalo

Come on guys, it looks like photoshop. Check out the engine casings - not the same as the (current) SV, and no oil cooler.

Looks as if someone's been having fun with an older model SV.

this is a production bike, suzuki are releasing it

**ital916** · 1st October 2008, 21:25

the front light looks similar to the original b king concept bikes front light..kinda.

**imdying** · 2nd October 2008, 07:23

Looks like they're targetting the girls market as Kwaka do with the ER6

Should be a reasonable seller overseas.

**jrandom** · 2nd October 2008, 07:28

Originally Posted by James Deuce

What a pack of miserable bastards.

Pot, kettle.

**Colapop** · 2nd October 2008, 07:32

What is with all these bike manufacturers and their for flares? Nearly every new model seems to have a trumpet inspired exhaust...

**Pwalo** · 3rd October 2008, 12:15

Originally Posted by Cajun

this is a production bike, suzuki are releasing it

Yep, you're right. It's listed on the US Suzuki site as a repalcement for the SV650N. Sort of looks ok in the plain black.

**ital916** · 3rd October 2008, 12:37

Originally Posted by Pwalo

Yep, you're right. It's listed on the US Suzuki site as a repalcement for the SV650N. Sort of looks ok in the plain black.

the sv looks great because it looks aggressive, this looks like a marshmellow.

**mattian** · 3rd October 2008, 16:53

Does anyone know when they might start trickling into the country? and,..... any guesstimates about the retail price?? there is a bit of info on the net but, not much in relation to little old NZ