[NEWS ABROAD]: New Suzuki Naked Street Bike: Suzuki Gladius - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community

TheRedPill · 09-26-2008, 04:33 PM

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The second new motorcycle revealed by Suzuki in Paris is the Gladius 650.

Based on the Suzuki SV650’s v-twin engine, the Gladius is aimed at a more novice audience.

Suzuki has revealed little about the bike - the frame appears to be a combination of steel trellis and an alloy casting, with basic suspension and brakes to keep the price down.

The engine is a modified version of the latest twin-plug SV650 engine – it’s not clear whether the engine is detuned.

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Suzuki's all new SFV650 Gladius unveiled for 2009 season | MCN

Looks good

. Any resemblance with Ducati???

Sunny · 09-26-2008, 05:37 PM

News Approved

TheRedPill · 09-26-2008, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Sunny

News Approved

Thanks Sunny

Still no USD shocks

Why Suzuki why.......

satyenpoojary · 09-26-2008, 05:56 PM

Fudge.... with that kind of name I thought it was coming to India ... but sigh!

Insert my lost rap on Suzuki here

chicane1879 · 09-26-2008, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by satyenpoojary

Insert my lost rap on Suzuki here

...The bike surely looks good but it just doesn't make any sense for India!!

Thunder · 09-26-2008, 06:25 PM

Well Gladius sounds good then the name what they have kept for theit INDIAN 150 ----- LANZA

cyclone2k · 09-26-2008, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Thunder

Well Gladius sounds good then the name what they have kept for theit INDIAN 150 ----- LANZA

Maybe coz that'll attract Yammy to sue Suzy, for copyright infringements as their offering sounds similar, i.e. Gladiator.

pulsater · 09-26-2008, 09:30 PM

K9 GSXR is also out. hope, suzuki has succeeded in building a better GSXR this year with some changes in engine like over-square bore and stroke (74.5mm x 57.3mm), and higher compression ratio. No info on the dry weight of the bike though. waiting for full specs to be out.

_keerthy · 09-26-2008, 10:25 PM

I loved the looks of the K5 and K6 1000. This one just great too.

satyenpoojary · 09-27-2008, 01:27 AM

Why do Suz always have to make such boring exhausts,

Lights making way for air scoops seems to be the in thing for 2009!

09-26-2008, 04:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
TheRedPill Deep down the rabbit hole Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,129	New Suzuki Naked Street Bike: Suzuki Gladius Text Source and Pics: Suzuki's all new SFV650 Gladius unveiled for 2009 season \| BikersUnite Blog Code: The second new motorcycle revealed by Suzuki in Paris is the Gladius 650. Based on the Suzuki SV650’s v-twin engine, the Gladius is aimed at a more novice audience. Suzuki has revealed little about the bike - the frame appears to be a combination of steel trellis and an alloy casting, with basic suspension and brakes to keep the price down. The engine is a modified version of the latest twin-plug SV650 engine – it’s not clear whether the engine is detuned. More: Suzuki's all new SFV650 Gladius unveiled for 2009 season \| MCN Looks good . Any resemblance with Ducati??? Attached Thumbnails Last edited by TheRedPill; 09-26-2008 at 05:40 PM.

09-26-2008, 05:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
satyenpoojary Sports CommuTOURer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: On road Posts: 6,099	Fudge.... with that kind of name I thought it was coming to India ... but sigh! Insert my lost rap on Suzuki here __________________ Super CommuTOURer™ - Your Biggest Critic, is usually your Biggest fan! *.: Facebook :.\|.: iTweet :.\|Do Not Click!\|.: Old Blog :.* #Give thy opinion, write em, dont throw em #Everyone errs, accept it, defending/cribbing about it only makes it worse #Dont defend a manufacturer as if you work for them #Write. Think. If relevant hit submit. If not hit yourself #Be kind in your choice of words, you never know who would make you gulp em ™ Satyen Poojary

09-26-2008, 06:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
Thunder Everywhere Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 834	Well Gladius sounds good then the name what they have kept for theit INDIAN 150 ----- LANZA __________________ .......Just a Biker.......

09-27-2008, 01:27 AM	#10 (permalink)
satyenpoojary Sports CommuTOURer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: On road Posts: 6,099	Why do Suz always have to make such boring exhausts, Lights making way for air scoops seems to be the in thing for 2009! __________________ Super CommuTOURer™ - Your Biggest Critic, is usually your Biggest fan! *.: Facebook :.\|.: iTweet :.\|Do Not Click!\|.: Old Blog :.* #Give thy opinion, write em, dont throw em #Everyone errs, accept it, defending/cribbing about it only makes it worse #Dont defend a manufacturer as if you work for them #Write. Think. If relevant hit submit. If not hit yourself #Be kind in your choice of words, you never know who would make you gulp em ™ Satyen Poojary

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09-26-2008, 05:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
Sunny SlowMotionInfinity Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Delhi Posts: 6,800	News Approved

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pulsater nowbikers.com Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 689	K9 GSXR is also out. hope, suzuki has succeeded in building a better GSXR this year with some changes in engine like over-square bore and stroke (74.5mm x 57.3mm), and higher compression ratio. No info on the dry weight of the bike though. waiting for full specs to be out.

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_keerthy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 111	I loved the looks of the K5 and K6 1000. This one just great too.

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