Do Suzuki SV650 owners like the new Suzuki Gladius?

[randud76]

Gladius meant "sword" but also "penis" in latin. Yeah, that's a cool name for a bike.

[TheSuperMotoHooligan]

funny how colour can make so much difference. I think it looks great in black.

[menormice2]

Does nobody know what a Gladius is ffs?? Its was the 12" standard issue roman sword. Not a gladiator or Gladis....

[TheReapersSon]

And they say Americans are stupid. Holy fuck @ that "Gay Gladiator" moron.

[ronmann606]

a gay gladiator lol

[Chomiczynkaaa]

I like how some guys compensate with their high and mighty 1000cc sport bikes (and busas) and refer to my er6n as a "bicycle" and then struggle to keep up on the first corner.

[Tophairybutt]

Why would they copy a Ducati, and then give it the name of a flower? Its just doesn't make sense to me. I also think it would be a big seller if they came out with a 1000cc version, and change the name to something that isn't so pleasing to the american man like "Gladius". I can see why american men like it, because its very feminine. But there is also a world market, and just changing the feminine name would greatly improve it marketability! Pay attention Suzuki!

[insanitystudio]

ya if they did a 1000cc version of it so it could hold your fat ass

[Georgenfla]

@ TheBumish, No, I ride a Hayabusa...sorry sissy-boy, you FAIL again!

[collegekid491]

@Georgenfla

Majority of busa riders trickle through the corners with their feet down and never go faster then 90 lol... very rare to see one at the tracks and even more rare to see one that actually can ride it. So I don't get how that makes you like more of a man... just sounds like you are compensating.

[jhardy66617]

@Georgenfla im agreeing with college here, congrats u can accelerate quickly on a busa but you probably don't. in indianapolis a busa is referred to as a me too bike, because the second u mention one everyone says me too. short overweight women in stilettos were the majority of hayabusa riders. congrats you can join them.

[Tophairybutt]

No, I dont like either the SV650 or the Gladious. They are gay bikes geared toward homosexual american men.

[TheBumish]

@Tophairybutt So what you say is that, it's a bike made just for you?

[WArayis]

That is good bike .. Modern look ,great price , it give you what you need when you need, speed, space , look , price, what you need the moon)))

[cunnelatio]

Didn't they go from an aluminum frame to a steel frame in the gladius? it's a lot heavier, that's the only thing I really don't like about it

[SoldierCyfix]

i think the Gladius looks alright, it looks a lot better than the 04 SV thats for sure.

[TimZZR2]

Attractive bike? it's fuck ugly, look at the rearsets for 1, wtf happened there? and the frame is shite too, anyone who calls this attractive deserves to get shot! like that daft bastard at 0:12

[KidKallum]

The Gladius looks sick.  The only thing that let's it down aesthetically is the exhaust -that looks a bit on the ridiculous side.

[FloppyRunner]

I loved the look of the naked SV. I almost like the Gladius as much...but not quite.

And I totally agree about the name...unfortunately I want a v-twin and I want a naked bike and I want it relatively cheap...so I really only have one choice.

[Igrok]

Maybe you like it or maybe not, but talk like these guys without riding the bike...

Stupid people talking about something they doesn't know.

[TurboNosHayabusa1]

Put the Gladius and SV650 side y side and have a race. The Gladius will gladly smoke it. Every gear change puls by 1 bike lenght and when you are at 6th.........that is what 10% power increase does.

[kamikaze88HH]

gladius > sv 650

[gwarusee]

I am gladius.

[SVXR650]

Like they said, I do no see the Gladius having the following the SV650 has...

Just when you hope the new SV comes with a 850cc and a 1200cc motors... We get a hediuos naked little child of the B-King...

We lost the TL1000R, Then the SV1000S, now the SV650... Soon the SV650F...

At least we can dream of a GSVR1000 V4... But it will not happen!!!!

Time to get a KTM RC8 or at least a Ducati 1198...

[kj7687]

"I think its a bit shit really, this Gladius!" Hahahahahaha, YES. He said it! That was classic :)

[sickspid]

It looks alot better in person, more comfortable riding position for a beginner compared to SV650.

[steady2wheels]

50cc more, newer styling and better suspension, not this horrible little gladius thingy

[buchbag]

If you want to be a track day poser and rely on engine configuration to separate yourself from a a jerk off squid, buy an SV and call the Gladius gay.

[SVXR650]

I heard of the Gay Douche... But I have not seen one at the track... :P

[TheBorn09]

Who cares what a sv owner thinks it`s what the gladius or fast short sword owner thinks that matters and WE LOVE IT THANK YOU. just for the record I had a sv600 on hire and hated it so much I asked them to take it back after three days.

[GPRPatters]

You had an SV600 did you? well thats just a brilliant lie

[TheBorn09]

patters thinks he knows born09 or he is a wind up merchant . He does not and he is, Grow up kid probably been riding longer than you been breathin`.

[GPRPatters]

Your an Idiot, And if that video of the Gladius test was your riding then you may well have been riding longer than I've been breathing but there's a difference between just riding and riding well and you certainly arent riding well. The Gladius is a pig ugly bike, if you like a V twin engine then the little lump that's in it isn't to bad. As far as I'm concerned have 4 cylinders or none.

[jumpedupmofo]

Why show a load of dickheads talking about it instead of showing the bikes!!! And hayabusa directly translates as Peregrin Falcon. Good name as som1 mentioned b4 :-|)

[kj7687]

Lol jumped: You ask why the vid shows people talking about it, instead of showing the bike. Because no one wants to see that hideous monstrosity! I would surely have nightmares if forced to gaze upon the foul beast that is the Gladius for more than a few seconds!

[skullmonk3y]

its a shame Suzuki didnt really listen to what SV owners really wanted.

Better suspension than the dreadful pogo sticks that are on the current machines and maybe even a few more CC's.

There was no need for a new bike..... :(

[kj7687]

Lol my brother has a GSXR1000 front end on his. Loads better than the garbage the bike comes with stock :)

[kj7687]

However, in all fairness, do those guys REALLY want better suspension? Think about it, of course they WANT it, but would they be willing to pay an extra 1,500 dollars for it!? That's what oftentimes people don't think about. They want everything to be super performance spec, but then when the 6 thousand dollar bike ends up costing 10 grand...its no different than the top-of-the line super sport!

[eoyourmom]

on the gladius engine this would be acceptable. canyon performance with commuter friendly engine

[buchbag]

If you have a problem with seeing and engine in its frame without plastic covering it than you won't like the gladius. If you have a problem with a tweaked version of the SV650 that puts out 10% more HP and torque, than you won't like the gladius. If you don't like a more comfortable seating position and ergonomic package that allows one to see through traffic and endure a few hours in the saddle, than you won't like the gladius. If you don't like a great deal with tons of sporting value....

[dem0n1k]

the gladius is a poor replacement for the sv650 imo. it's looks like a plastic toy... it's ugly. suzuji should never have dropped the sv1000 range.. they cain :D

[MK111UK]

SV650 owners should STFU and remember their precious bikes were aimed at the midgets and the girls anyway, it was only a matter of time before they actually owned up to the fact that it was aimed at cross-dressing lady-boys too. If you feel that strongly against the Gladius then don't f*cking buy one, simple, leave it to someone who does.

[alexanderino]

As a certified midget, I resent your comment.

[DarkLordPJ]

do people not know what a gladius is? short sword that's fast and agile kinda sums up the bike quite well really although the meaning behind the Hayabusa is much better (it's a bird of prey from japan that's main food is blackbirds lol)

[jess182]

i think the Bicolor style like white and blue is why people hate it , in black with black little mirrors , the bike looks really awesome !

Anyway i'm getting a blue-white one soon and i'm not gay , i love this bike !

[DevotionLotion]

I keep calling dealers looking for a new SV650, and they keep telling me they don't have any more of the 2008s in stock. And then go on to say, "but have you seen the new gladius? That has replaced the SV650". My simple response is always "yeah i've seen it, I'm not interested in it."

[prdgyair]

one, it's not naked and it's not full fairing,and it's not a good looking hybrid of the two, so, it's ugly.. two GLADIUS??? really?/ where are the pips? gladius knight, get it??

[jess182]

don't get me wrong , i said " they're right , name is shit " but i'm getting one soon ^^

[jordanmb87]

i saw one in person last week at the shop, they look very streamline and nice in the black color. duc monster looks very similar; but performance is a big dif. after recent tests between kawi, yam, suz, and the duc... suz gladius is the best overall, so looks shouldn't matter too much nor the gay name, i'm getting one and i used to own a 695 monster and i got tired of it breaking, japanese it is.

[jess182]

Like the look ! but yeah they're right , Gladius is a shit name lol Gay Gladiators LMAO

[turbonoshayabusa]

Fuckin sour grapes....

[zoomvidsjc1]

Looks good in black in person. Sort of looks like the honda hornet too but less edgy. It's just the direction bikes are going in. I sat on it and it's pretty comfortable too. A 1000 version would kick ass and it does look a little more refined now. The name does suck but I don't ride bikes based on their name so it's not that important. They could have chosen better colors but like I said-go see it in person and it looks fine.

[pancho0022]

yea i sat on it too feels comfy but idk i like other bikes in the naked class. Example the bmw k1200r or the 1300cc version

k1300r.

[jesusperezamorano]

la gladius es solo la nueva sv hijos mios

[Georgenfla]

If Suzuki wouldve come out with just a designation, and not a name, it wouldnt be so feminine. The other thing, Suzuki should do some real racing, agressive color schemes, not that sissy stuff. I like the bike, but wouldnt buy it because of the name!

[Imiro74]

The names cool. Too bad if suzuki over estimated the buyers :-(

[fastviperPL]

Sure, Gladius doesn't even compare to SV. Very, very sad.

On the other hand, Ducati 696 not only looks much worse than 695, it is also less fun and usefull than previous model.

Suzuki wanted a bike for girls. Ok, cool. Guys got GSX 650F last year (I own one). Now we all wait for SV 1000 replacement. My only hope before I turn to Benelli/Aprillia.

[xxbeccasxx]

these people don't really have an opinion- they just say 'shit' because it's cool to say that on camera

I think the gladius is a pretty cool looking bike- it needed an update. the colour choices are pretty nasty though.

the name is rubbish- but who really cares what their bikes is called?

I bet the bike will be just as much a cult hit as the current SV- i bet they're just a bit sour because their bikes look a bit boring now

[GPRPatters]

I'm not a fan of them personally, sat on them there not my thing and i think they're ugly. Bit of a feminine bike I think. I'll stick with an SV.

[ken151979]

That Gladius is one ugly piece of crap, 1987FX16 is right. Suzuki should have thought it through more, now the B-King is nice. And I also miss the TL model.:(

[1987FX16]

ok as a sv owner for 3 years i have to say its cool there makin another sv like bike but come on its fuckin ugly theres only one thing i like about the bike and its that its a vtwin but id rather buy a 07 sv then get the gladius and if suzukis gonna make a bike like a sv it should have been more like the fuckin TL1000R because i fuckin miss that bike i owned on and loved it but the fuck ups already happen so too late now lol sorry suzuki should have put more thought into it

[jlira01]

As an SV owner, I think the Gladius looks like it's made for homos. The website for the Gladius is just about the gayest shit I've ever seen. If the gay guy pictured on the gladius webpage were to roll up to a group of bikers on a baby blue and white Gladius wearing that shit he'd get his ass kicked.

[seculic]

Who really cares about the name. What's the big deal. And for the record, Gladius does not means penis like some people stated. I means Sword. And the people that cry and moan about the name, do you actualky have a bike or just have lot of time to waste down on the internet. And do you think Suzuki really cares about the SV650 owners. I think they don't.

[kiwired5]

The exhaust is absolute balls. I know the SV's was a big huge silver can but the Gladius has just got plain steel under a useless chrome finish

[Freshman182]

Gladius is a of type sword not a girl, its a tight name to say the least! lol

[ratheads]

DON'T BOTHER SHOWING THE BIKE

[darkeneddreams]

init.

[gibboian]

who cares what blokes with bikes think of this? it's bloke without bikes who will buy it.

Stupid name though... bikes with names (rather than letter / numbers) are always crap... apart for the Fireblade of course

[paulthe6th]

See also, Suzuki Labia

[OlafakaDavid]

The word "gladiator" was derived from "gladius"(penis). to kompresser, the reason it also means "short sord" because the romans figured thats what it looked like when looking for a name.

[RoadRashBurn]

You are an idiot. Gladius is a Latin word meaning "sword". Do us all a favor and don't drop out of school.

[g0r3tiful]

@RoadRashBurn

The idea of naming the bike "sword" isn't half bad. On the other hand, it isn't stupid that the name Gladius itself is shit, in the sense that it sounds like shit. Having dropped out of school or not, it wouldn't really change that fact.

[OlafakaDavid]

Bad mistake on the name, gladius acttualy meant "penis" in roman times. So, congrats to Suzuki on their new penis bike.

[rensy101]

this was meant to be an entry lvl bike. these look like a bunch of pros reviewing it. i might like to know if i'd like it as a newb

i think the name is kinda crappy tho

[gnorville]

Gladius is certainly sort of oddball looking, especially the strange headlamp, but I'm not surprised that Suzi would come out with it, considering how unearthly their B-King looks.

[newshops]

they should have named it... bigus dickus!

sv looks better, doesn't it?

[motodude1]

I agree with the one guy...WE NEED A 1000CC VERSION!!!!

[kompressor1583]

I agree that Suzuki should have named it something else. A "galdius" is a Roman short sword used by the Roman army, from which the title "gladiator" was derived. Not many people know about the name of this ancient weapon.

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[fokkerdude]

I just did a serach for a picture of it and I must say it's downright fugly! What was Suzuki thinking?

[MobiusPT]

Gladys LOL

[dbauernf]

I gotta see it in person, but I don't like it much as it is. However, I think most new riders (young riders) would rather get the Gladius looks then the old/classic SV650 looks. I preffer the SV650 tho.

[JooKed]

Suzuki fucked up

[rjwinz]

Gladius is the Roman short stabbing sword, isn't it? But of course who knows that? I guess we'd have to name it Gladys. :)

[theninj1]

SVs are awesome. Ride on!

The Gladius will need a lot of aftermarket stuff to make me consider one.