Suzuki Sv650 vs Suzuki Gladius 650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Sv650 vs Suzuki Gladius 650. Suzuki Sv650: 73 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 197 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (est. — note: manufacturer limited; some sources report up to 210 km/h), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Suzuki Gladius 650: 72 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 197 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Sv650
Suzuki Gladius 650
Horsepower (hp)
73 hp
72 hp
Torque (Nm)
64 Nm
64 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
197 kg
197 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
73 hp @ 8,500 rpm
72 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
64 Nm @ 7,400 rpm
64 Nm @ 7,200 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (est. — note: manufacturer limited; some sources report up to 210 km/h)
185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
197 kg (wet/curb weight)
197 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km or ~18 km/L (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Sv650
8.5/10
"The most sensible used sportbike money can buy, full stop."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine, cheap parts
+Rewarding V-twin character
+Massive aftermarket support
Cons
−Stock suspension undersprung
−Subframe rusts when neglected
−Seat comfort drops fast
Suzuki Gladius 650
7.5/10
"A sensible, engine-first buy that rewards riders who look past the styling."
Pros
+Bulletproof SV650 V-twin engine
+Abundant used stock available
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
Cons
−Rear shock is genuinely awful
−Divisive marmite styling
−Less character than naked SV
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