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    Suzuki Gladius

    Anyone on here ride one or own one I bought one and pick it up next week , would like your thoughts on this bike , its got a v-twin 650 motor I know it
    has good torque and handles well , Brian, I reduced the herd of my old Suzukis
    so now will just have my old kat and new gladius for now lol

    #2
    Stupid name, good bike.same v twin motor as my s v 650
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      #3
      Originally posted by marvinsc View Post
      Stupid name, good bike.same v twin motor as my s v 650
      Totally agree WTF is a Gladius? nice bike though

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        #4
        Originally posted by jwhelan65 View Post
        WTF is a Gladius?
        It's some sort of flower!
        De-stinking Penelope http://thegsresources.com/_forum/sho...d.php?t=179245

        http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...35#post1625535

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          #5
          Ok be nice guys lol, name sounds gay i know but bike is cool i hope.Brian

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            #6
            I have a 2012 Vstrom which has the same engine as the Gladius, it's feels almost as quick as my GS1000S but the power delivery is very different.
            I really like the bike and it goes well even 2 up, transmission is just so silky smooth.
            Love the look of the Gladius as well.
            Wonder how the stock seat is for longer trips?
            My Vstrom seat is not very comfortable for me, and I've not bothered to upgrade it yet but will need to if I plan any longer rides than a few hours.

            Good luck.
            2018 Honda Africa Twin AS
            2013 DR 650 Grey, sold 1981 GS 650E Silver,

            1980 GS1000ST Blue & White, X2

            2012 DL650 Vstrom Foxy Orange, in storage
            1981 CT110 X2 "Postie Bikes" Gone to a New Home.
            2002 BMW 1150 GS Blue & White - Sold
            1975 BMW R90/6 Black - Sold 1984 GS1150EF Sold
            1982 BMW R100 Africa trip, Stolen - Recovered- Sold
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              #7
              I heard a Ducati leaving a stop light recently. At idle is was punchy and raspy. When he took off the sound was amazing as he went thru the gears. Looks like the Suzuki is a 90 deg v twin as well. The sound alone is fantastic!

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                #8
                Yeah i am looking forward to getting it , i will see what the seat is like , i am sure there are after market ones, brian

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                  #9
                  My co-worker had 2. Great bikes and strong following.

                  Nic
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                    #10
                    Originally posted by jwhelan65 View Post
                    Totally agree WTF is a Gladius? nice bike though
                    The gladius was one name for the short sword of the Roman legion foot soldiers...
                    '83 GS650G
                    '83 GS550es (didn't like the colours in the 80's, but they've grown on me)

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                      #11
                      It may be the best running bike in the world, but its looks are.......ugh.

                      Gluteus may have been a more appropriate name for it.
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                        #12
                        I've seen pictures on sv650.com with some of the plastic stuff removed and other bits painted black. Nice looking bike.

                        Nice continuation of the SV650 line.

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                          #13
                          Originally posted by oldrookie View Post
                          I've seen pictures on sv650.com with some of the plastic stuff removed and other bits painted black. Nice looking bike.

                          Nice continuation of the SV650 line.
                          Absolutely. As soon as you get it home take off those dumb colored plastic frame covers they stuck on it. Put the screws back to fill the holes once that's done......

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                            #14
                            So did you pick up the big, Harley10? If yes, what do you think of it?

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                              #15
                              Originally posted by mharrington View Post
                              I heard a Ducati leaving a stop light recently. At idle is was punchy and raspy. When he took off the sound was amazing as he went thru the gears. Looks like the Suzuki is a 90 deg v twin as well. The sound alone is fantastic!
                              I fire up my SV650 with a Scorpion slip-on when I don't have time to ride just so I can listen to it for a few minutes.

                              Throaty, snarly and basso-profundo!

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