Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius - [2012] Review and Comparison including Similar Bikes, Alternative Bikes, Performance Specs and Technical Information.

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Performance Review: Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius - [2012]

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius - [2012]

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Figures & Specs Summary:

Edition: Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius
Year: 2012 | Type: Off-Road
Engine: 645 cc (39.3 ci) 8 Valve
Engine Type: V-Twin | Cylinders: 2
Engine Stroke: Two | Valve Config: DOHC
Fuel Delivery: Electronic Fuel Injection
Cooling: Liquid | Fuel Type: Petrol
Transmission: 6 speed | Manual
Drive: Chain
Wet Weight: 202 kgs (445 lbs)
Dry Weight: 0 kgs (0 lbs)
Power: 71 bhp (52 kW) @ 9000 rpm
Torque: 46.5 lb-ft (63.0 Nm) @ 7600 rpm
BHP Per Ton: 351.4 bhp
Torque Per Ton: 230.1 lb-ft
0-60 mph (96.6 kph): 10.5 secs
0-100 kph (0-62 mph): 10.8 secs
Top Speed: 135 mph (217.2 kph)
1/4 Mile (Est.): 0 secs @ 0 mph
Frame: Steel

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Suzuki SFV 650 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2012. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2012 Buell-EBR 1190RS V-Twin and the 2013 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja.This particular Suzuki SFV 650 has a 645cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, V-Twin Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.

An alternative V-Twin engine, Off-Road style motorbike includes the Kawasaki KLX 250 Camo - [2020]

The 2012 SFV 650 shares its V-Twin engine and Off-Road style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Camo and the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the SFV 650's Off-Road style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 230 Single Cylinder | 2020cc.2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder | 2020cc.

Power and Torque:

Weighing in at 202 kgs (445 lbs) this makes the Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally or the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC, give or take 50kg.

The 2012 Suzuki SFV 650 shares the same bhp with the Suzuki SV 650 ABS - [2025]

In terms of power the 645cc 8 valve V-Twin 2 cylinder engine produces 71 bhp (52 kW) @ 9000 rpm similar to the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [73 bhp (54 kW) @ 8500 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally [72.4 bhp (53 kW) @ 9000 rpm].

The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 46.5 lb-ft (63.0 Nm) @ 7600 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [50.9 lb-ft (69.0 Nm) @ 4750 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm].

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Suzuki SFV 650 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 1979 Kawasaki Z 1300 DOHC has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2012 Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius.

The 2012 Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius has a Power to weight ratio of 351.4 bhp per ton and 230.1 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2012 SFV 650 competing with the 1979 Kawasaki Z 1300 DOHC [372.6 bhp\ton] and the 1984 Kawasaki Z 1300 DOHC [372.6 bhp\ton].

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Suzuki SFV 650 generating around 230.1 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1999 Honda CBR 600 F4 [255.0 lb-ft per ton] and the 2017 Suzuki GSX-S 750 DOHC [254.9 lb-ft per ton].

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 10.5 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 10.8 secs, this makes the Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius similar in acceleration to the 2021 Honda CB 1100 RS Final Edition (10.5 secs) and the 2017 Honda CB 1100 RS (10.5 secs). This Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2012 Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius and the 2023 Yamaha Tracer 7 Twin

When talking about the performance of the 2012 Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2023 Yamaha Tracer 7 Twin (0 secs) and the 1972 Honda CB 750 Four K2 (0 secs).

Top Speed:

The 2012 version of the Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius has a maximum speed of 135mph.

Top Speed of the 2012 SFV 650 equals the 2005 Honda CB 900 F Hornet

If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2012 Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius then how about a 2005 Honda CB 900 F Hornet (146 mph) and the 2002 Honda CB 900 F Hornet (146 mph).