Unveiled in Paris in the spring of 2009, Suzuki’s Gladius 650 won one of the most prestigious awards in its home market, taking the honors in the motorcycle category of the famous ‘Good Design Awards’. Shortly after its unveiling, the entry-level machine, which replaced the popular SV650, managed to score highly with both press and customers.
The Gladius name has the roots in Latin as a type of short, fighting sword. The model is based on the SV650, but uses a Ducati Monster 1100-style… (read more)