gladius mcn review - Page 2 - SV650.org

29-01-09, 09:21 PM

In the MCN preview they said it was lighter but a dealer site specs it at 202Kg.

I do not like the pastel blue, foot rest bit or the exhaust. Glad i got my 2007 SV.

29-01-09, 09:23 PM

Can anybody maybe paste the review here, erm in a legal sort of way maybe?...

the_lone_wolf · 29-01-09, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zunkus

and yours is great is it?

what don't you like, my haircut or my blue silk cape?

i could go take a photo of me in something different if you like?

Sid Squid · 29-01-09, 11:05 PM

I think it looks neat, colourwise I'd like to see the black plastics on the red one.

punyXpress · 29-01-09, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AmigaNut

In the MCN preview they said it was lighter but a dealer site specs it at 202Kg.

I do not like the pastel blue, foot rest bit or the exhaust. Glad i got my 2007 SV.

They also say it's got 75.9bhp
How likely is that? I gather the latest pointys had less power than early ones

yorkie_chris · 29-01-09, 11:33 PM

I doubt it, but maybe they have done something with the motor.

Someone buy one and give me motor to tear apart and find out would you?

29-01-09, 11:34 PM

im not sure about it at all..

yorkie_chris · 29-01-09, 11:35 PM

So what's this, the 5th design of bottom end? Wonder which bit will break first on these?

29-01-09, 11:38 PM

The frame

(I know you meant in engine...).

mister c · 30-01-09, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zunkus

Can anybody maybe paste the review here, erm in a legal sort of way maybe?...

Not a lot on MCN's site about it yet, but here is what they have said,

Launch report: Suzuki Gladius

By Adam Child
Bike tests
26 January 2009 09:25
The new-for-2009 Suzuki Gladius replaces the much loved Suzuki SV650 in 2009 and its fresh new looks aren’t everyone’s cup of tea. But is it any good?
The Suzuki Gladius is entirely new from the ground up. The most significant change is the new styling, very different from the old bland Suzuki SV650.

It’s even better in the flesh - funky, stylish and doesn’t feel budget despite the low asking price of £4500. But it’s not just a styling makeover, there’s a new trellis Ducati-style chassis, and upgraded suspension and brakes.
The engine is very similar to the old bike but with increased power and low to midrange torque.
I’m initially impressed, the Gladius feels much smoother, more refined and the engine feels different from the old model, with more torque.
Handling is also excellent for this type of bike I’m having real fun on the switch back roads here in Fuerteventura.

29-01-09, 09:21 PM	#11
AmigaNut Guest Posts: n/a	Re: gladius mcn review In the MCN preview they said it was lighter but a dealer site specs it at 202Kg. I do not like the pastel blue, foot rest bit or the exhaust. Glad i got my 2007 SV.

29-01-09, 09:23 PM	#12
zunkus Guest Posts: n/a	Re: gladius mcn review Can anybody maybe paste the review here, erm in a legal sort of way maybe?...

29-01-09, 11:05 PM	#14
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	Re: gladius mcn review I think it looks neat, colourwise I'd like to see the black plastics on the red one. __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

29-01-09, 11:33 PM	#16
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: gladius mcn review I doubt it, but maybe they have done something with the motor. Someone buy one and give me motor to tear apart and find out would you? __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

29-01-09, 11:34 PM	#17
markmoto Guest Posts: n/a	Re: gladius mcn review im not sure about it at all..

29-01-09, 11:35 PM	#18
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: gladius mcn review So what's this, the 5th design of bottom end? Wonder which bit will break first on these? __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

29-01-09, 11:38 PM	#19
ThEGr33k Guest Posts: n/a	Re: gladius mcn review The frame (I know you meant in engine...).

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