Face to face Suzuki Gladius – Yamaha XJ6: the battle of the senses !
Barely unveiled, the Suzuki Gladius v-twin opposes the in-line four-cylinder of the new Yamaha XJ6! A real war of the chapels, between sensations and efficiency, in a category that is a hit in Europe… Face to face test !
Suzuki Gladius tech. Sheet
| Engine | |
| Type | 4-stroke, 2-cylinder, liquid cooled DOHC, V Twin at 90 ° |
| Displacement | 645 cc |
| Bore x stroke | 81.0 mm x 62.6 mm |
| Compression ratio | 11.5: 1 |
| Max power | 53 kW at 8,400 rpm (72 hp) |
| Max torque | 64 Nm at 6400 rpm (6.4 m / kg) |
| Food | Electronic injection |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Lubrication | Wet |
| Start-up | Electric |
| Transmission | |
| Box | 6 constant mesh reports |
| Primary report | 2.088 (71/34) |
| Final report | 3.067 (46/15) |
| Final drive | Chain |
| Cycle part | |
| Frame | Steel trellis |
| Socket / drag | 25 degrees / 104 mm |
| Front suspension | Hydraulic fork adjustable in preload |
| Suspension AR | Hydraulic single shock absorber (adjustable in preload) |
| Front brake | Dual 290 mm disc, dual piston calipers |
| Rear brake | Single 240mm disc, single piston caliper |
| Front rim | 17M / C x MT 3.50 Aluminum |
| Rear rim | 17 M / C x MT 5.00 Aluminum |
| Front tire | 120/70 ZR 17 M / C (58W) Tubeless |
| Rear tire | 160/60 ZR 17 M / C (69W) Tubeless |
| Dimensions, weight, capacities | |
| Length | 2130 mm |
| Width | 760 mm |
| Height | 1,080 mm |
| Saddle height | 785 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1445 mm |
| Oil tank | 3.1 liters |
| Fuel tank | 14.5 liters |
| Full weight | 202 kg |
| Commercial information | |
| Availability | Last week of February 2009 |
| Colors | White / Blue, White / Magenta, Black / Green or Solid Black |
| Options | 34 hp kit, top case support, windshield, high saddle (+20 mm) and various carbon imitation covers |
| Price (last week of February) | € 6,299 turnkey |
| Guarantee | 2 years parts and labor |
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