Suzuki SFV650 Gladius Sport

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Suzuki SFV650 Gladius Sport
Manufacturer
Production 2012
Engine
Four stroke, 90°-V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Compression ratio 11.5:1
Ignition Electronic ignition (Transistorized)
Transmission 6 Speed
Frame Compact trellis steel frame
Suspension Front: Telescopic fork, coil spring, oil damped
Rear: Link type, coil spring, oil damped, spring preload 7-step adjustable
Brakes Front: 2 x 290 mm Discs, 2 piston calipers, ABS
Rear: Single 240 mm disc, 1 piston caliper, ABS
Front Tire 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire 160/60 ZR17
Wheelbase 1445 mm / 56.9 in
Seat Height 785 mm / 30.9 in
Weight 202 kg / 446 lbs (wet)
Recommended Oil Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40
Fuel Capacity 14.5 Liters / 3.8 US gal / 3.2 Imp gal
Manuals Service Manual



Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a Liquid cooled cooled Four stroke, 90°-V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.. The engine featured a 11.5:1 compression ratio.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 120/70 ZR17 front tire and a 160/60 ZR17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2 x 290 mm Discs, 2 piston calipers, ABS in the front and a Single 240 mm disc, 1 piston caliper, ABS in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic fork, coil spring, oil damped while the rear was equipped with a Link type, coil spring, oil damped, spring preload 7-step adjustable. The SFV650 Gladius Sport was fitted with a 14.5 Liters / 3.8 US gal / 3.2 Imp gal fuel tank. The wheelbase was 1445 mm / 56.9 in long.

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Overview[edit | edit source]

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius Sport











The Gladius was designed for everyday riding and occasional trips out of town, and it is powered by the 645 cc / 39.3 cu-incc, 90 degree, V-Twin, DOHC 8-valve, fuel injection engine. The Sport version come with an attractive paint scheme, carbon fiber parts and the Yoshimura exhaust muffler.


The Suzuki SFV 650 provides a new definition of aggressive sport bike styling. With a trellis frame openly highlighting its chassis design, stylish five-spoke cast aluminum-alloy wheels and a bold, upswept exhaust system, the Gladius promises exciting performance. The proven 650 V-twin engine provides the power you crave.




Make Model Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius Sport
Year 2012
Engine Type Four stroke, 90°-V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Displacement 645 cc / 39.3 cu in
Bore X Stroke 81 x 62.6 mm
Cooling System Liquid cooled
Compression 11.5:1
Lubrication Wet sump
Induction Fuel Injection, 39mm throttle bodies
Ignition Electronic ignition (Transistorized)
Starting Electric
Max Power 53 kW / 71 hp @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque 63.1 Nm / 6.4 kgf-m / 46.5 lb-ft @ 7600 rpm
Transmission 6 Speed
Final Drive Chain
Frame Compact trellis steel frame
Rake 25o
Trail 104 mm / 4.1 in
Front Suspension Telescopic fork, coil spring, oil damped
Front Wheel Travel 125 mm / 4.9 in
Rear Suspension Link type, coil spring, oil damped, spring preload 7-step adjustable
Rear Wheel Travel 130 mm / 5.1 in
Front Brakes 2 x 290 mm Discs, 2 piston calipers, ABS
Rear Brakes Single 240 mm disc, 1 piston caliper, ABS
Front Wheel 3.50 x 17, Aluminum alloy, 5-spoke
Rear Wheel 5.00 x 17, Aluminum alloy, 5-spoke
Front Tire 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire 160/60 ZR17
Dimensions Length 2130 mm / 83. 9 in Width 760 mm / 29.9 in Height 1090mm / 42.9 in
Wheelbase 1445 mm / 56.9 in
Seat Height 785 mm / 30.9 in
Ground Clearance 135mm / 5.3 in
Wet Weight 202 kg / 446 lbs
Fuel Capacity 14.5 Liters / 3.8 US gal / 3.2 Imp gal