Do Suzuki SV650 owners like the new Suzuki Gladius?

MCN joined SV650 owners from www.sv650.org for a rideout in North Yorkshire, to see what they think about the new SV-replacement - the Suzuki Gladius.

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[RoadRashBurn]

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

[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 :-|)

[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

[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.

[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.