Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius, any thoughts or experience?

Drangueos · 3 Apr 2015 at 14:19

Hi, I found this bike when I looking for a Bandit...
Retails at £5k, 2010 to 2012 around £3k, but I found a really good deal on a brand new one for £4k... so I'm really considering to get one.
I'm looking for the all black model.

What do you guys think about it?
Anyone have one or had any experience with one?

Cheers.

Drangueos · 3 Apr 2015 at 18:18

I just did a test ride and I can tell that I loved it, perfect for my size, as I'm only 5'7, good torque from the V twin.
It is not my first bike, but the last time I had a big bike was around 12 years ago and on the last 3 years I'm ridding a 50cc scooter

Result of the test ride:
Just put a deposit in one, going to collect it next week, 200 miles away from here, got a really good deal as it is 2015 model, pre registered to the dealer (was registered 3 days ago) but it has only 7 miles on it.

Drangueos · 4 Apr 2015 at 01:07

Well, last time I spoke to them all blacks were sold (one is mine) and they had 3 greys with red frame available.

Drangueos · 4 Apr 2015 at 08:44

Stovepipes said:
Not a problem for me, prefer the more colourful ones anyway, who is this dealership then?

http://www.mmcbikes.co.uk/
I spoke to Liam, if you call them, tell that Leo that bought one yesterday told you about it.
If you see on the photo, it is the one parked behind.

P.S.: I just spoke to them and they have 3 grey with red frame left.

Drangueos · 4 Apr 2015 at 08:51

Rossi~ said:
I still think the Gladius is an insult to the SV. No idea why they did it.
Also, whilst I'm moaning, bring back the SV1000!

I think they tried to do a Japanese version of the Ducati Monster

Drangueos · 6 Apr 2015 at 22:41

I will have a look on some screens, I will do a 220 miles trip back London because the bike is close to Liverpool

Drangueos · 7 Apr 2015 at 15:48

ElliorR said:
Drangueos, do you plan on having a top box?

Not at the moment, maybe in the future, why?

wazza300 said:
Ask em op to throw a screen in I bet they will if you ask nicely

I will

As they told me that the bike would be ready for collection this week, but it got delayed to next Tuesday.