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.
March 15, 2010
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How is it that the SV650 receives such praise for its budget sport naked qualities, and then Suzuki adds a bit more cosmetic detail than a Frankenstein welded aluminum frame and more refined European styling and all these jokers claim is girlie or gay. Just cause its not a gutless 600 inline four doesn’t mean it won’t tear you a new one from 0-60
Comment by buchbag — March 15, 2010 @ 3:18 pm
The most elegant youtube response ever witnessed by these eyes. There is nothing girlie about first gear power wheelies. I love my tourquey twin.
Comment by buchbag — March 15, 2010 @ 3:18 pm
Good review. That exhaust does look stupid though. It’s a Gladius not a moto gp bike !
Comment by s1914 — March 15, 2010 @ 3:18 pm
So ridiculous to call it a “girly” bike. That exhaust just makes it look stupid.
Comment by SunShawnSean — March 15, 2010 @ 3:18 pm
Ugly. Looks like Shrek has turned into a bike, lol.
Comment by DigiBiker11 — March 15, 2010 @ 3:18 pm
yellowbusguy,the rest of the world dosn’t all put their bikes away.Like many other bikers I ride all year round,not many days a year when that’s taking a risk if you’re an experienced rider.Plenty or sprays e.t.c. to protect your bike from road salt these days and I usually get at least 10,000 miles from my chains despite riding through winter,you just have to keep it clean,lubed and adjusted properly,it’s not rocket science.
Looks like a nice bike to me.
Comment by dave8204 — March 15, 2010 @ 3:18 pm
@alernest you own a gladius? ^^
Comment by lamilumag — March 15, 2010 @ 3:18 pm
That aftermarket exhaust looks ugly indeed. Also, I think it’s more of a self-esteem issue to say these bikes are too girly. Be a man and keep your head high.
Comment by MrBaritoni — March 15, 2010 @ 3:18 pm
@alernest
It’s because of the round edges and round headlight. I can understand what they mean. The er6n and monster 1100 are not that bad though..
Comment by DuranXL — March 15, 2010 @ 3:18 pm
it produce 45bhp and the EXUP system gave it good torque too!! not sure the bandit has that much as standard, but if its like my FZR parts from bigger bikes can be fitted. I could put R1 brakes straight on to it. be careful, upgrading is a hard habit to break!
best thing i ever did was put pirelli’s on, boosts your confidence 10 fold!!!
Comment by shotokanbiker — March 15, 2010 @ 3:18 pm
Sprocket and chain in 6000 miles?????…. try oiling it once and a while when you ride in salt!!!!
Comment by frontier1701 — March 15, 2010 @ 3:18 pm
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…
Comment by alernest — March 15, 2010 @ 3:18 pm
soo ugly
Comment by AwesomEwow — March 15, 2010 @ 3:18 pm
it dosen’t look good
Comment by S01NOR — March 15, 2010 @ 3:18 pm
Ride it in filthy conditions will wear the chain out …….salt will destroy aluminum and most metals. The rest of the world puts their bikes away in the winter months. I dont see how the durability of the finish can be an issue when you treat the bike like that.
Comment by yellowbusguy — March 15, 2010 @ 3:18 pm
ohh. how much power is the fzr250 making. cos i just bought a suzucki bandit 250 slingshot. wud it be near the same power as that.
Comment by thundertigershark — March 15, 2010 @ 3:18 pm
is rust the main problem for budget bikes??
my fzr250rr ate chains for breakfast, 6000miles is very very good! or he doesnt open the throttle fully
Comment by shotokanbiker — March 15, 2010 @ 3:18 pm
Sprocket and chain in 6000 miles?????
Comment by zeth609 — March 15, 2010 @ 3:18 pm
its quite a simple report…
Comment by saltyfood — March 15, 2010 @ 3:18 pm
Didn’t say anything about everyday use and how functional it is for everyday working life?
Comment by PrinceAvison — March 15, 2010 @ 3:18 pm