Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2017 vs. Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2017

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2017

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021

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Technical Specifications Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2017 compared to Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2017
Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore81 mmBore83 mm
StrokeStroke62.6 mmStroke60 mm
Engine powerEngine power72 HPEngine power68.2 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,400 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpm
TorqueTorque64 NmTorque65.7 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,400 rpmRpm at Torque7,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.5 Compression Ratio10.8
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
DisplacementDisplacement645 ccmDisplacement649 ccm

Suspension Rear

Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTubular

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,130 mmLength2,055 mm
WidthWidth760 mmWidth740 mm
HeightHeight1,080 mmHeight1,135 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,445 mmWheelbase1,410 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height785 mmSeat Height790 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14.5 lFuel Tank Capacity15 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2017

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2017

The Suzuki's top performer is clearly its engine; the V2 is wonderfully agile and powerful. This often makes up for the somewhat feminine appearance, which this racy engine does not really deserve.

solid handling

good ergonomics

powerful V2 engine

cheap-looking swingarm

telescopic fork

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021

Kawasaki Ninja 650 2021

Save the sport tourer! With the Ninja 650, Kawasaki has created an exemplary representative of this class and (hopefully) solved the problem of the new generation. The stable chassis and the decent two-cylinder will delight beginners and advanced riders alike, even at a brisker pace. The front brake is a little too well intentioned, lacking a transparent pressure point despite basically good braking performance. Another plus is the TFT display, which we don't find in the competition at the moment, as well as the grown-up look, which is strongly oriented towards the larger Ninja models.

one of the last of its kind

powerful two-cylinder

comfortable seat suitable for touring

compact dimensions

beginner-friendly seat height

stable chassis

TFT display with connectivity

sporty look

Overall too dainty for tall riders

Front brake pressure point

Limited suitability for touring with two people

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius vs Kawasaki Ninja 650

Price Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius

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Price Kawasaki Ninja 650

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