New 2009 Suzuki Gladius and she's naked.

[FastZipper6]

Suzuki introduced a new entry level naked 650 called the Gladius (priced at $6499).

Looks kind of feminine, don't you think? Wonder how it will compare to the FZ6?

 

[aussiejules]

Might look better in other colours.

 

[sideshow_downs]

I think in a diffrent color with a FE and an after market pipe it wouldnt look too bad. At that price it is most likely a great entry level bike

 

[pert]

This is what I hate about the SV650 and now this bike

The single downpipe.. it looks terrible

 

[Wolfman]

Dont like the colour, but it's pretty similar to an FZ6 in a lot of ways, except for that horrible exhaust...how much neater would it look tucked under the seat...

 

[grommit]

I'm sure it is a fine bike, but I do not like it. I like the trellis frame idea (Ducati Monster) but that seems to have half trellis half cast.

The naked SV650 already exists and is a stonking bike.

 

[08fz6]

its a vtwin......

 

[Discofrank]

I'm sure it is a fine bike, but I do not like it. I like the trellis frame idea (Ducati Monster)

actually all ducati bikes have the trellis frame

 

[grommit]

actually all ducati bikes have the trellis frame

My cat has four paws. :thumbup:

 

[hedmisten]

I would ride it in silver or black. I hate the color in that picture though.

 

[abacall]

I think it has lots of potential. The trellis frame and new subframe design makes it distinguished. I'll hold my final decision until the specs to come out..

 

[Raid The Revenge]

2009 Suzuki Gladius???

Let me have a look...

Faster and Faster: 2009 Suzuki Gladius 650 unveiled

PROS
-"Trellis" wannabe frame.
-Headlight (mount it on a naked FZ6??)
-Curvy!
-Good name

CONS
-Power to weight ratio
-No rear tire-fender.
-Too much white on the black
-Exhaust it NOT beginner friendly!! (First and only thing to get hit in a drop).
- I HATE CONE EXHAUSTS!! Exhausts should either be LAZERS or SHOTGUNS!!!!! NOT CONES!!! UHH!

I like how one guy said it; it looks okay, for a GAP-clothing commercial.