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Old 14-04-10, 10:22 PM   #1
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Default Buying a Gladius?

hello all been a while since i was on here and i have changed bikes about three times over....

now i am hunting again as i sold a few things and well can afford something newer i was looking at the gladius tonight and i lovethe styling just where to get one at a decent price and is it really as they claim to be

tbh all i am ever after is a bike thats low to ride like a hornet but a bit slower and a lot more stylish ?? help pretty please
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Old 15-04-10, 11:18 AM   #2
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ok i have seen one i like with a years warranty left 3200 miles, ex demo for £3795...not actually seen the bike yet but i am sure no issues as from a dealer

is that a good deal??
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Old 15-04-10, 11:36 AM   #3
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stylish it aint, try a monster to tick all your boxes
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Old 15-04-10, 11:49 AM   #4
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stylish it aint
That would be a personal opinion.

If you like the SV, take a gladius for a test ride, my suspicion is you'll find them very similar. I can't really comment on prices as I'm not aware of where the market's at but I'd look to make a reasonable saving by going ex-demo vs brand new.

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Old 15-04-10, 12:07 PM   #5
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aye i dont like the monster sorry not my kind of bike i always think

i did love my sv650 but want something newer
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Old 15-04-10, 12:40 PM   #6
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I assume the demo bike is a year old?If so it sounds expensive to me.
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Old 15-04-10, 12:45 PM   #7
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Nowt wrong with the Gladie. I've got one. Been riding bikes for yrs and i like this one. Out of my last 4 bikes, Three of them have been V-twins. Curvy SV650, SV1000S, Z750 and now my gladie. In l4's i find boring. You'll like it once you get your hands on one.
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Old 15-04-10, 12:50 PM   #8
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Went to the Suzuki dealer at the weekend to get some bits for my GSXR.

They had a couple of Gladi in there in different colours, actually I think its starting to grow on me a little more now.
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Old 15-04-10, 12:54 PM   #9
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ok i have seen one i like with a years warranty left 3200 miles, ex demo for £3795...not actually seen the bike yet but i am sure no issues as from a dealer

is that a good deal??
Not especially. I'd want it serviced (nearing 4000), lots of bits thrown in and dropped to £3500. Even then I'd want it immaculate
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Old 15-04-10, 06:55 PM   #10
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aye it never had any of the above, a few light scuffs and a sore **** later ..after 6 miles....

he let me test a gsr600 mind you..... but is after £4800 prereg no miles 24 month warranty full tank and years tax, i cannot get them to budge on prices and i did try hard...
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