2009 Suzuki Gladius longterm review

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 a capable v-twin all-rounder.

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[alernest]

I wonder what sort of blokes these are; they say the Brutale, Monster 1100, Gladius, old ER-6n have "image issues", that they're "feminine", "girly"...

Maybe I'm very girly.

Or maybe they're just grease monkeys with no culture or aesthetic sensibilty. Plato, Kant, Shoppenhauer all thought that in the end one can only see true beauty when ONE IS IN HARMONY WITH WISDOM.

Maybe those chaps aren't... or maybe some just want short-penis-compensations...

Or maybe THEY have a clue...

[PrinceAvison]

Didn't say anything about everyday use and how functional it is for everyday working life?

[chivilero]

See my Gladius in my channel

[DeeJay33133]

the exhaust looks better????? WTF!? the exhaust they put on it looks completly trash !

the standard exhaust is wayyy better!

[reblo111]

this guys have no fkn clue about aesthetics

[TheSuperMotoHooligan]

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

[YarekBalear]

@menormice2 The review was done in Feb 2010 and since then the arse has dropped out of the pound and motorcycle costs have gone skyward.

[menormice2]

You say this is a £4000 motorcycle. I cant find it anywhere for a shade under £5500 new??

[ikkeennigij121]

is it good for beginners and tall people? (around six feet)

[aluisious]

That exhaust looks like a syphilitic worm.

[Sleepinglion22]

I'd rather get the new Yamaha FZ8...

[CaptainTurkeyGiblets]

@wsbill14224 They hated it after they saw it.I myself prefer the look of the SV650 and i`ve owned a naked one for the last 10 years.The colours used on the gladius look like the designer was colourblind and that huge footrest hanger really spoils the look of the bike from the side.Other than that, it`s ok i suppose.Kinda meh.

I`m now looking at either a speed triple 1050 or a Z1000sx for an upgrade from the sv.It`s given 10 years of trouble free use but it`s time to move on.