Suzuki SFV650 Gladius

The Suzuki Gladius SFV650 is a naked motorcycle that Suzuki introduced for the 2009 model year as a replacement for the SV650. In most countries the half fairing second generation SV650S was still sold beside it until 2014. The Gladius had a more modern look with a tubular trellis style frame closer to the first generation SV650, and an upgraded engine meant to improve fuel economy, lower emissions and raise peak power and low to mid range torque. The seat height was lowered from 800 mm to 785 mm. At the Tokyo Motor Show in 2009 Suzuki announced a smaller 400 cc Gladius SFV400 for the Japanese market. In 2017 the Gladius was replaced by the third generation SV650, which ended its run.