2009 Suzuki Gladius 650 official pictures

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Actually.... I rather like it!  If it has slightly more oomph than the SV650 that could interest me... and if they pop a 1000cc version out then I am going to be more than a bit interested   The proportions just look "right" to me so I would probably be tempted to take one for a test ride.

I am guessing the price is going to be very keen too, which makes it even better (would love a Triumph, but cannae really afford one at the moment!)

Posted: 25/09/2008 at 19:02

Posted: 25/09/2008 at 19:49

Given that a gladius is the short, Roman sword, maybe Rob's desired bigger version will have a moniker like Broadsword or Claymore.

Actually, given our family's Scottish heritae, Rob would probably buy a Suzuki Claymore the minute it came into the shops.

Incidentally, Rob's only been riding for a month or two, and has decided that he needs more power. Is this normal? And will he be saving up for a turboed Hayabusa by the end of the year?

Posted: 25/09/2008 at 20:10

Posted: 25/09/2008 at 20:22

Graeme Sutherland wrote (see)

Incidentally, Rob's only been riding for a month or two, and has decided that he needs more power. Is this normal? And will he be saving up for a turboed Hayabusa by the end of the year?

Everyone goes through that phase.

Some people eventually twig that it's ability that is the limiting factor not the bike's power.

Posted: 25/09/2008 at 23:18

Posted: 25/09/2008 at 23:19

iBurty wrote (see)

Everyone goes through that phase.

Some people eventually twig that it's ability that is the limiting factor not the bike's power.

It's not that I want more power, or that I feel my abilities are beyond the bike I have... quite the opposite on the latter and I suspect my 80ish bhp is more than enough...

But they do say power corrupts

I just have a thing for the noise that big engines with less than 4 cylinders make... it is all part of the experience and attraction of bikes to me!  Stick a 1000cc twin in there and a fruity set of cans and it would just suit me down to the ground (not bothered about fancy ass suspension since I am no where near pushing the limits of my 13 year old Yamaha's rudimentary set up as it is!)

And no Graeme - I will not be looking for a 'Busa of any sort... ever  

Posted: 25/09/2008 at 23:27

Brutale's baby sister?

Shiver 650?

Nice though....

Posted: 26/09/2008 at 13:35

Graeme Sutherland wrote (see)

Given that a gladius is the short, Roman sword, maybe Rob's desired bigger version will have a moniker like Broadsword or Claymore.

Actually, given our family's Scottish heritae, Rob would probably buy a Suzuki Claymore the minute it came into the shops.

Incidentally, Rob's only been riding for a month or two, and has decided that he needs more power. Is this normal? And will he be saving up for a turboed Hayabusa by the end of the year?

Posted: 26/09/2008 at 13:42

Rob Sutherland wrote (see)

And no Graeme - I will not be looking for a 'Busa of any sort... ever   

But you were talking about a B-King t'other day, which is a nekkid Busa, give or take.

Posted: 26/09/2008 at 14:15