Suzuki SFV650 Gladius
2009—2015

I have tried to tell the Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius model histories on this page as I know it. I would be grateful of any contributions — sales brochures, magazine ads, magazine articles, pictures, specs, facts, corrections etc. Please scan the material in JPEG format (large enough that all the details are visible) and send them to me. Please tell me the source and the publication date if possible. If you send me pictures of your own bike, please follow these instructions.

This is part 4 of the Suzuki SV650 story. It's about the Gladius 650 that replaced the SV650.

The Suzuki Gladius 650 replaced the SV650 in 2009. Seven years later it was replaced itself by a newer SV650 in 2016. The first SV650 was a good bike and Suzuki didn't have to do much to make it a great bike once more. Despite its entry-level price, the SVwas extremely light and quick turning motorcycle and throttle response immediate and strong. But it was also forgiving and easy to ride. The Gladius weighs 202 kg (445 lbs) with oil and fuel, 190 kg (418 lbs) dry weight. It's 6kg heavier than the SV650 it replaces. The version with ABS brakes is 3 kg (6.6 lbs) heavier that the standard version. With the Gladius 650 Suzuki went even better and gave us an excellent bike. If you don't like the looks it's a real beauty under the skin. The lovely fuelled, smooth, punchy, little V-Twin is brilliant. As an added bonus it's easy to ride, yet still fun at the same time. Gladius was available with a 33 bhp power output aimed specifically at catering for those new to riding, but also featured ergonomics aimed at making it comfortable for female riders, making it one of the only bikes around in that regard.

2009 Suzuki year code: K9

Model name: Suzuki Gladius 650, Suzuki Gladius 650 ABS Model code: SFV650K9, SFV650AK9 Colors: Metallic Triton Blue / Glass Splash White (GLR), Candy Ruby Magenta / Pearl Mirage White (GDW), Pearl Nebular Black/Lush Green (GUU) Pearl Nebular Black (YAY).

2009 Suzuki SFV650 Gladius,
Metallic Triton Blue / Glass Splash White (GLR)

2009 Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius Overall Length: 2 130 mm (83.9 in) Overall Width: 760 mm (29.9 in) Overall Height: 1 090 mm (42.9 in) Seat height: 785 mm (30.9 in) Wheelbase: 1 445 mm (56.9 in) Ground Clearance: 135 mm (5.3 in) Dry weight: 190 kg (418 lbs) Wet Weight: 202 kg (445 lbs) Engine: Liquid-cooled 645 cc V-twin, DOHC, 8 valves. 77 hp (53.0 kW)@ 8 400 rpm, 64.0 Nm (6.5 kg-m) @ 6 400 rpm Click on the images for larger format.

2009 Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius Overall Length: 2 130 mm (83.9 in) Overall Width: 760 mm (29.9 in) Overall Height: 1 090 mm (42.9 in) Seat height: 785 mm (30.9 in) Wheelbase: 1 445 mm (56.9 in) Ground Clearance: 135 mm (5.3 in) Dry weight: 190 kg (418 lbs) Wet Weight: 202 kg (445 lbs) Engine: Liquid-cooled 645 cc V-twin, DOHC, 8 valves. 77 hp (53.0 kW)@ 8 400 rpm, 64.0 Nm (6.5 kg-m) @ 6 400 rpm Click on the images for larger format.

2009 Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius Overall Length: 2 130 mm (83.9 in) Overall Width: 760 mm (29.9 in) Overall Height: 1 090 mm (42.9 in) Seat height: 785 mm (30.9 in) Wheelbase: 1 445 mm (56.9 in) Ground Clearance: 135 mm (5.3 in) Dry weight: 190 kg (418 lbs) Wet Weight: 202 kg (445 lbs) Engine: Liquid-cooled 645 cc V-twin, DOHC, 8 valves. 77 hp (53.0 kW)@ 8 400 rpm, 64.0 Nm (6.5 kg-m) @ 6 400 rpm Click on the images for larger format.

2009 Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius Overall Length: 2 130 mm (83.9 in) Overall Width: 760 mm (29.9 in) Overall Height: 1 090 mm (42.9 in) Seat height: 785 mm (30.9 in) Wheelbase: 1 445 mm (56.9 in) Ground Clearance: 135 mm (5.3 in) Dry weight: 190 kg (418 lbs) Wet Weight: 202 kg (445 lbs) Engine: Liquid-cooled 645 cc V-twin, DOHC, 8 valves. 77 hp (53.0 kW)@ 8 400 rpm, 64.0 Nm (6.5 kg-m) @ 6 400 rpm Here's even larger picture.

Suzuki SFV650 Gladius specs

2009–2016 Suzuki SFV650 Gladius specifications
Engine:	Liquid-cooled 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangemente:	2-cylinders, 90° V-twin
Valve train:	Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Cylinder volume:	645 cm³ (39.4 cu in)
Bore x stroke:	81.0 x 62.6 mm
Compression ratio:	11.5:1
Maximum horsepower:	72.0 hp (53.0 kW) @ 8400 rpm
Maximum torque:	64.0 Nm (6.5 kg-m) @ 6400 rpm
Carburetor:	Fuel Injection with Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve, 2x 39 mm
Ignition:	Transistorized
Alternator:	Three-phase A.C. Generator
Battery capacity:	12V-10Ah
Fuel tank capacity:	14.5 l / 3.8 US gal – Gladius 650 (except California)
Fuel tank capacity:	13.5 l / 3.6 US gal – Gladius 650 (California)
Fuel economy:	4.8 l / 100 km (48.5 mpg)
Top speed:	205 km/h (127,4 mph)
0–100 km/h, 0–60 mph:	3.82 sec
Clutch:	Wet, multi-plate, cable operated
Transmission:	6-speed
Final drive:	Chain
Primary reduction:	2.088
Final reduction:	3.066
Overall length:	2130 mm / 83,9 in
Overall width:	760 mm / 29,9 in
Overall height:	1090 mm / 42,9 in
Wheelbase:	1445 mm / 56,9 in
Seat height:	785 mm / 30,9 in
Ground clearance:	135 mm / 5,3 in
Curb (wet) weight:	202 kg / 445 lbs (ABS model: 205 kg / 452 lbs)
Gear ratios:
1st gear	2.461
2nd gear	1.777
3rd gear	1.380
4th gear	1.125
5th gear	0.961
6th gear	0.851
Frame type:	Tubular (steel)
Front suspension:	Telescopic fork 41 mm (adjustable spring pre-load)
Front suspension travel:	125 mm / 4,9 in
Rear suspension:	Swingarm with mono-shock (adjustable spring pre-load)
Rear suspension travel:	130 mm / 5,1 in
Front tire:	120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear tire:	160/60ZR17M/C (69W)
Front brake:	Double disc, 290 mm, 2-piston calipers (optional – ABS)
Rear brake:	Single disc, 240 mm, 1-piston caliper (optional – ABS)
Trail:	106 mm / 4.17 in

2010 Suzuki year code: L0

Model name: Suzuki Gladius 650, Suzuki Gladius 650 ABS Model code: SFV650L0, SFV650AL0 Colors: Pearl Suzuki Deep Blue No.2/Glass Splash White (LR5), Pearl Nebular Black/Pearl Mira Red (HUZ), MetalliC Oort Grey/Metallic Phantom Grey (CRT), Pearl Nebular Black (YAY).

2010 Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius Overall Length: 2 130 mm (83.9 in) Overall Width: 760 mm (29.9 in) Overall Height: 1 090 mm (42.9 in) Seat height: 785 mm (30.9 in) Wheelbase: 1 445 mm (56.9 in) Ground Clearance: 135 mm (5.3 in) Dry weight: 190 kg (418 lbs) Wet Weight: 202 kg (445 lbs) Engine: Liquid-cooled 645 cc V-twin, DOHC, 8 valves. 77 hp (53.0 kW)@ 8 400 rpm, 64.0 Nm (6.5 kg-m) @ 6 400 rpm Click on the images for larger format.

2010 Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius Overall Length: 2 130 mm (83.9 in) Overall Width: 760 mm (29.9 in) Overall Height: 1 090 mm (42.9 in) Seat height: 785 mm (30.9 in) Wheelbase: 1 445 mm (56.9 in) Ground Clearance: 135 mm (5.3 in) Dry weight: 190 kg (418 lbs) Wet Weight: 202 kg (445 lbs) Engine: Liquid-cooled 645 cc V-twin, DOHC, 8 valves. 77 hp (53.0 kW)@ 8 400 rpm, 64.0 Nm (6.5 kg-m) @ 6 400 rpm Here's even larger picture.

2010 Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius Overall Length: 2 130 mm (83.9 in) Overall Width: 760 mm (29.9 in) Overall Height: 1 090 mm (42.9 in) Seat height: 785 mm (30.9 in) Wheelbase: 1 445 mm (56.9 in) Ground Clearance: 135 mm (5.3 in) Dry weight: 190 kg (418 lbs) Wet Weight: 202 kg (445 lbs) Engine: Liquid-cooled 645 cc V-twin, DOHC, 8 valves. 77 hp (53.0 kW)@ 8 400 rpm, 64.0 Nm (6.5 kg-m) @ 6 400 rpm Click on the images for larger format.

2010 Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius Overall Length: 2 130 mm (83.9 in) Overall Width: 760 mm (29.9 in) Overall Height: 1 090 mm (42.9 in) Seat height: 785 mm (30.9 in) Wheelbase: 1 445 mm (56.9 in) Ground Clearance: 135 mm (5.3 in) Dry weight: 190 kg (418 lbs) Wet Weight: 202 kg (445 lbs) Engine: Liquid-cooled 645 cc V-twin, DOHC, 8 valves. 77 hp (53.0 kW)@ 8 400 rpm, 64.0 Nm (6.5 kg-m) @ 6 400 rpm Click on the images for larger format.

2011 Suzuki year code: L1

Model name: Suzuki Gladius 650, Suzuki Gladius 650 ABS Model code: SFV650L1, SFV650AL1 Colors: Pearl Vigor Blue/Glass Splash White (CWH), Metallic Mystic Silver/Glass Sparkle Black (JRU), Glass Sparkle Black (YVB)

2011 Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius Overall Length: 2 130 mm (83.9 in) Overall Width: 760 mm (29.9 in) Overall Height: 1 090 mm (42.9 in) Seat height: 785 mm (30.9 in) Wheelbase: 1 445 mm (56.9 in) Ground Clearance: 135 mm (5.3 in) Dry weight: 190 kg (418 lbs) Wet Weight: 202 kg (445 lbs) Engine: Liquid-cooled 645 cc V-twin, DOHC, 8 valves. 77 hp (53.0 kW)@ 8 400 rpm, 64.0 Nm (6.5 kg-m) @ 6 400 rpm Here's even larger picture.

2011 Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius Overall Length: 2 130 mm (83.9 in) Overall Width: 760 mm (29.9 in) Overall Height: 1 090 mm (42.9 in) Seat height: 785 mm (30.9 in) Wheelbase: 1 445 mm (56.9 in) Ground Clearance: 135 mm (5.3 in) Dry weight: 190 kg (418 lbs) Wet Weight: 202 kg (445 lbs) Engine: Liquid-cooled 645 cc V-twin, DOHC, 8 valves. 77 hp (53.0 kW)@ 8 400 rpm, 64.0 Nm (6.5 kg-m) @ 6 400 rpm Click on the images for larger format.

2011 Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius Overall Length: 2 130 mm (83.9 in) Overall Width: 760 mm (29.9 in) Overall Height: 1 090 mm (42.9 in) Seat height: 785 mm (30.9 in) Wheelbase: 1 445 mm (56.9 in) Ground Clearance: 135 mm (5.3 in) Dry weight: 190 kg (418 lbs) Wet Weight: 202 kg (445 lbs) Engine: Liquid-cooled 645 cc V-twin, DOHC, 8 valves. 77 hp (53.0 kW)@ 8 400 rpm, 64.0 Nm (6.5 kg-m) @ 6 400 rpm Here's even larger picture.

2012 Suzuki year code: L2

Model name: Suzuki Gladius 650, Suzuki Gladius 650 ABS Model code: SFV650L2, SFV650AL2 2012 colors: Pearl Mirage White / Glass Sparkle Black (AB3), Pearl Vigor Blue / Glass Splash White (CWH), Glass Sparkle Black (YVB)

2012 Suzuki SFV650 Gladius,
Pearl Mirage White / Glass Sparkle Black (AB3)

2012 Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius Overall Length: 2 130 mm (83.9 in) Overall Width: 760 mm (29.9 in) Overall Height: 1 090 mm (42.9 in) Seat height: 785 mm (30.9 in) Wheelbase: 1 445 mm (56.9 in) Ground Clearance: 135 mm (5.3 in) Dry weight: 190 kg (418 lbs) Wet Weight: 202 kg (445 lbs) Engine: Liquid-cooled 645 cc V-twin, DOHC, 8 valves. 77 hp (53.0 kW)@ 8 400 rpm, 64.0 Nm (6.5 kg-m) @ 6 400 rpm Here's even larger picture.

2012 Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius Overall Length: 2 130 mm (83.9 in) Overall Width: 760 mm (29.9 in) Overall Height: 1 090 mm (42.9 in) Seat height: 785 mm (30.9 in) Wheelbase: 1 445 mm (56.9 in) Ground Clearance: 135 mm (5.3 in) Dry weight: 190 kg (418 lbs) Wet Weight: 202 kg (445 lbs) Engine: Liquid-cooled 645 cc V-twin, DOHC, 8 valves. 77 hp (53.0 kW)@ 8 400 rpm, 64.0 Nm (6.5 kg-m) @ 6 400 rpm Here's even larger picture.

2012 Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius Overall Length: 2 130 mm (83.9 in) Overall Width: 760 mm (29.9 in) Overall Height: 1 090 mm (42.9 in) Seat height: 785 mm (30.9 in) Wheelbase: 1 445 mm (56.9 in) Ground Clearance: 135 mm (5.3 in) Dry weight: 190 kg (418 lbs) Wet Weight: 202 kg (445 lbs) Engine: Liquid-cooled 645 cc V-twin, DOHC, 8 valves. 77 hp (53.0 kW)@ 8 400 rpm, 64.0 Nm (6.5 kg-m) @ 6 400 rpm Here's even larger picture.

2013 Suzuki year code: L3

Model name: Suzuki Gladius 650, Suzuki Gladius 650 ABS Model code: SFV650L3, SFV650AL3 2013 colors: Metallic Thunder Gray / Glass Sparkle Black (AA3), Metallic Mat Black No.2 / Glass Sparkle Black (KGL), Pearl Vigor Blue / Pearl Glacier White (AJP)

2018 Suzuki SFV650 Gladius,
Metallic Thunder Gray / Glass Sparkle Black (AA3)

2013 Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius Overall Length: 2 130 mm (83.9 in) Overall Width: 760 mm (29.9 in) Overall Height: 1 090 mm (42.9 in) Seat height: 785 mm (30.9 in) Wheelbase: 1 445 mm (56.9 in) Ground Clearance: 135 mm (5.3 in) Dry weight: 190 kg (418 lbs) Wet Weight: 202 kg (445 lbs) Engine: Liquid-cooled 645 cc V-twin, DOHC, 8 valves. 77 hp (53.0 kW)@ 8 400 rpm, 64.0 Nm (6.5 kg-m) @ 6 400 rpm Click on the images for larger format.

2013 Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius Overall Length: 2 130 mm (83.9 in) Overall Width: 760 mm (29.9 in) Overall Height: 1 090 mm (42.9 in) Seat height: 785 mm (30.9 in) Wheelbase: 1 445 mm (56.9 in) Ground Clearance: 135 mm (5.3 in) Dry weight: 190 kg (418 lbs) Wet Weight: 202 kg (445 lbs) Engine: Liquid-cooled 645 cc V-twin, DOHC, 8 valves. 77 hp (53.0 kW)@ 8 400 rpm, 64.0 Nm (6.5 kg-m) @ 6 400 rpm Click on the images for larger format.

2013 Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius Overall Length: 2 130 mm (83.9 in) Overall Width: 760 mm (29.9 in) Overall Height: 1 090 mm (42.9 in) Seat height: 785 mm (30.9 in) Wheelbase: 1 445 mm (56.9 in) Ground Clearance: 135 mm (5.3 in) Dry weight: 190 kg (418 lbs) Wet Weight: 202 kg (445 lbs) Engine: Liquid-cooled 645 cc V-twin, DOHC, 8 valves. 77 hp (53.0 kW)@ 8 400 rpm, 64.0 Nm (6.5 kg-m) @ 6 400 rpm Here's even larger picture.

2014 Suzuki year code: L4

Model name: Suzuki Gladius 650, Suzuki Gladius 650 ABS Model code: SFV650L4, SFV650AL4 2014 colors: Metallic Thunder Gray/Glass Sparkle Black (AA3), Pearl Vigor Blue/ Pearl Glacier White (AJP), Metallic Mat Black No.2 / Glass Sparkle Black (KGL)

2014 Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius Overall Length: 2 130 mm (83.9 in) Overall Width: 760 mm (29.9 in) Overall Height: 1 090 mm (42.9 in) Seat height: 785 mm (30.9 in) Wheelbase: 1 445 mm (56.9 in) Ground Clearance: 135 mm (5.3 in) Dry weight: 190 kg (418 lbs) Wet Weight: 202 kg (445 lbs) Engine: Liquid-cooled 645 cc V-twin, DOHC, 8 valves. 77 hp (53.0 kW)@ 8 400 rpm, 64.0 Nm (6.5 kg-m) @ 6 400 rpm Click on the images for larger format.

2014 Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius Overall Length: 2 130 mm (83.9 in) Overall Width: 760 mm (29.9 in) Overall Height: 1 090 mm (42.9 in) Seat height: 785 mm (30.9 in) Wheelbase: 1 445 mm (56.9 in) Ground Clearance: 135 mm (5.3 in) Dry weight: 190 kg (418 lbs) Wet Weight: 202 kg (445 lbs) Engine: Liquid-cooled 645 cc V-twin, DOHC, 8 valves. 77 hp (53.0 kW)@ 8 400 rpm, 64.0 Nm (6.5 kg-m) @ 6 400 rpm Click on the images for larger format.

2014 Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius Overall Length: 2 130 mm (83.9 in) Overall Width: 760 mm (29.9 in) Overall Height: 1 090 mm (42.9 in) Seat height: 785 mm (30.9 in) Wheelbase: 1 445 mm (56.9 in) Ground Clearance: 135 mm (5.3 in) Dry weight: 190 kg (418 lbs) Wet Weight: 202 kg (445 lbs) Engine: Liquid-cooled 645 cc V-twin, DOHC, 8 valves. 77 hp (53.0 kW)@ 8 400 rpm, 64.0 Nm (6.5 kg-m) @ 6 400 rpm Here's even larger picture.

2015 Suzuki year code: L5

Model name: Suzuki Gladius 650, Suzuki Gladius 650 ABS Model code: SFV650L5, SFV650AL5 2015 colors: Metallic Thunder Gray/Glass Sparkle Black (AA3), Pearl Vigor Blue/ Pearl Glacier White (AJP), Metallic Mat Black No.2 / Glass Sparkle Black (KGL)

2015 Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius Overall Length: 2 130 mm (83.9 in) Overall Width: 760 mm (29.9 in) Overall Height: 1 090 mm (42.9 in) Seat height: 785 mm (30.9 in) Wheelbase: 1 445 mm (56.9 in) Ground Clearance: 135 mm (5.3 in) Dry weight: 190 kg (418 lbs) Wet Weight: 202 kg (445 lbs) Engine: Liquid-cooled 645 cc V-twin, DOHC, 8 valves. 77 hp (53.0 kW)@ 8 400 rpm, 64.0 Nm (6.5 kg-m) @ 6 400 rpm Here's even larger picture.

2015 Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius Overall Length: 2 130 mm (83.9 in) Overall Width: 760 mm (29.9 in) Overall Height: 1 090 mm (42.9 in) Seat height: 785 mm (30.9 in) Wheelbase: 1 445 mm (56.9 in) Ground Clearance: 135 mm (5.3 in) Dry weight: 190 kg (418 lbs) Wet Weight: 202 kg (445 lbs) Engine: Liquid-cooled 645 cc V-twin, DOHC, 8 valves. 77 hp (53.0 kW)@ 8 400 rpm, 64.0 Nm (6.5 kg-m) @ 6 400 rpm Here's even larger picture.

More: Suzuki SV650/SV650S & Gladius model history pages

More: Suzuki SV series

More: All Suzuki models


This free site is managed by Jarmo Haapamäki.
If you find this site helpful, please leave a donation for Jarmo
so you can enjoy the spirit of giving too.

Came here from a search engine?
Click at the home button below to get to the main page with frames.