Suzuki Gladius 2009 Self review

 

Introducing The Suzuki Gladius 2009, the big road motor equipped with current Suzuki technology. Gladius 2009 engine is 645cc liquid-cooled, carbureted 90-degree V-Twin devoid of bodywork took almost no time to reach cult status with its sporty handling and user-friendly low-end and mid-range grunt.

The first major update to the SV – and the partially-faired SV650S model introduced in 2000 – arrived in ’03 and included fuel-injection, a new beefy square-tube truss frame and marginal increases in power and torque. In 2007 ABS became on option on either model, and in 2008 the S model went full-fairing as the SV650SF. For 2009 Suzuki perceived performance characteristics between the SV and SF models to be too close, so an all-new model emerged to adapt to changing market demands.

Engine Updates:

• Cylinders receive racing-derived SCEM (Suzuki Composite Eletrochemical Material) for better heat dissipation, reduced friction, etc.

• 5% increase in crankshaft inertia enhances low-to-mid range output and “highlights power-pulse feel.”

• Single spring per valve versus the SV650’s two springs per valve reduces inertia weight, and thereby mechanical losses.

• High-lift cam for increased torque.

• Throttle body intake funnels, though longer than what the SV650 used, are two different lengths for improved mid-range.

• Idle Speed Control (ISC) system integrated into throttle body –first ever on any Suzuki street bike– improves idle, cold starting and eliminates additional wiring and hoses. The same 10-hole fuel injectors used on the GSX-R600 and 750 offer better atomization of fuel mixture. Two Iridium-tip spark plugs per cylinder complete the package for more thorough, consistent combustion which in turn is claimed to lead to better economy, emissions, power, etc.