Kawasaki ER-6N vs. Suzuki Gladius - Tickets To Ride
MC Comparison
Suzuki Gladius | Price: $6899
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| Tech Spec | | |
| Engine type: l-c 90-deg. V-twin | Rear suspension: Single Showa shock with adjustable spring preload | Measured horsepower:66.8 bhp @ 8500 rpm |
| Valve train: DOHC, 8v | Front brake: Dual two-piston Tokico calipers, 290mm discs | Measured torque: 44.0 lb.-ft. @ 6250 rpm |
| Displacement: 645cc | Rear brake: Single-piston Nissin caliper, 240mm disc | Corrected 1/4-mile: 12.14 sec. @ 105.94 mph |
| Bore x stroke: 81.0 x 62.6mm | Front tire: 120/70 ZR-17 Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier | Top-gear roll-on:4.82 sec. |
| Compression: 11.5:1 | Rear tire: 160/60 ZR-17 Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier | Fuel mileage (high/low/avg.): 51/39/46 mpg |
| Fuel system: EFI | Rake/trail: 24.0 deg./4.1 in. | Colors: Pearl Nebular Black, Metallic Triton Blue/Glass Splash White |
| Clutch: Wet, multi-plate | Seat height: 30.9 in. | Availability: Now |
| Transmission: 6-speed | Wheelbase: 56.9 in. | Warranty: 12 mo., unlimited mi. |
| Frame: Tubular-steel trellis | Fuel capacity: 3.8 gal. | Contact:
American Suzuki Motor Corp.
P.O. Box 1100
Brea, CA 92822
714.572.1490
www.suzukicycles.com |
| Front suspension: 41mm Showa telescopic fork with adjustable spring preload | Weight (tank full/empty): 447/424 lbs. | |
Dyno
The Gladius' engine updates come into play right off idle with a solid hit of stoplight-dispatching torque. Peak power is up 2.2 ponies and 3.0 lb.-ft. from the SV650, but the biggest gains are in the midrange: 7 bhp at 6500 rpm.
Ergos
An additional 1.5 inches of bar rise and an extra inch of legroom make the Gladius significantly more comfortable than the ER-6n for taller riders. A little forward lean helps brace against the wind, making it better on the freeway, too.
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