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08 February 2010 09:19
MCN's longterm test fleet 2009-2010 includes the Suzuki Gladius. Watch the video for MCN news reporter Chris Newbigging's report on life with the capable v-twin all-rounder.
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steady1000 says
Weight gain
What I don't get is how can the Gladius be 202kg when the SV was 166kg (if I rememeber correctly)?
Couldn't they have made the pertrol tank a bit big bigger so that you can get a few more miles between refills?
Love the SV650
15 February 2010 20:09
yeharrrsays
try a raptor
Try a Cagiva raptor 1000 or a v-raptor 1000. TL1000 engine. or a 650 raptor 650sv engine or even, if you can find one, a 850 raptor by gilera. Cheap to maintain, stonks of grunt, mv augusta frame, ducati front end, brembo brakes. Good looks and a bike with a history worth talking about down the pub.
10 February 2010 09:38
eltomo says
1000
Theres is a 1000cc V-twin from suzuki! the SV. Its ok but the forks and brakes suck.
The VTR firestorm can be picked up cheap and they are great once youve done a few bits to them, i had the pleasure of mincing about on an SV for 6 months once - not bad at all for what it is. you can get some insain lean angles on them!!
09 February 2010 17:16
WIDEGRIPsays
Thanks Skelly,
V twins make great street bikes / unfaired bikes, they might not have the ultimate top end of the four cylinder bikes but they have the lazy torque which is more suitable for most ride outs down country lanes and A roads, you don't have to be in the right gear all the time, you can just twist the throttle and go, and without all those revs your girlfriend doesn't realise how fast you were going !! You get to your destination much more relaxed and with a massive grin on your face !!. Another point worth noting is that they are narrow and can usually be slung lower in the frame which improves handling and they also usually suffer less damage in a minor off
09 February 2010 14:19
skellyjelly says
I've got to agree with Widegrip - why don't Suzuki do something similar with the 1000cc motor? I own, have rebuilt and still use an 07 SV650, and while it's a great town bike, there's always the nagging thought about how a litre motor would be. Fair enough, they'd have to uprate the suspension and brakes, but it would be an interesting and less costly option to an Italian V-Twin.
08 February 2010 23:05
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