Comparison of Suzuki Gladius 650 and Suzuki V-Strom 650 2011 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Suzuki V-Strom 650 2011 × |  Suzuki Gladius 650 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2011 | 2014 |
| Make | Suzuki | Suzuki |
| Model | Suzuki V-Strom 650 | Suzuki Gladius 650 |
| Category | Sport touring | Naked bike |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | - |
| Fuel system | Injection | Injection |
| Displacement (cm³) | 645 | 645 |
| Power (kw) | 48 | - |
| Cooling system | Oil & air | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 98 | 81 |
| Stroke (mm) | 66 | 62.5 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Emission details | PAIR - air injection system reduces CO and HC emissions - California model equipped with catalyst in exhaust to further reduce emissions. | - |
| Driveline | Chain, DID525V8, 118 links | Constant mesh |
| Ignition | Electronic | Electronic ignition (Transistorized) |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump | Wet sump |
| Compression | 11.3:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Exhaust system | High-mounted stainless steel exhaust system with aluminum muffler tuned to enhance engine torque and low-to-midrange performance. | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear suspension | Link type, coil spring, oil damped | Link type, coil spring, oil damped, spring preload 7-step adjustable |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Double disc. Two-piston calipers. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Single-piston caliper. |
| Diameter (mm) | 260 | 240 |
| Frame type | Aluminum twin-spar frame and aluminum swingarm | - |
| Front tyre | 110/80-R19 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 150/70-R17 | 160/60-ZR17 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Color options |
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| Carrying capacity | A large rear luggage rack with rubber-padded platform. | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,555 | 1,445 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 217 | 202 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,290 | 2,130 |
| Overall width (mm) | 840 | 760 |
| Seat height (mm) | 820 | 785 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 165 | 135 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 22 | 14.38 |
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