The Gladius has more than enough for sporty riding. The suspension also makes the grade. In fact, the Gladius' single largest performance advantage over the last SV650 I rode lies with its superior suspension. The front and rear springing is stiffer and the damping seems more robust. I doubt either the forks or the rear damper are up to the rigours of a full-on track session, but there's plenty of control for sporty street riding. Ditto the brakes, which feature dual 290-millimitre  discs up front clamped by twin piston Tokico calipers.

Indeed, my biggest complain regarding the Gladius is that it doesn't come with Suzuki's anti-lock brakes, which are such a boon to beginners and expert riders alike. The ABS system is generally such a low-cost item (usually around $500) that it should be at least offered as an option to the Gladius' $9,199 suggested retail price.

And Suzuki should also bring in that neon green/pearl black version the Europeans get - it's the bomb.
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