Benelli Tornado 650 S vs Suzuki Gladius 650 ABS (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Benelli Tornado 650 Sstacks up against the Suzuki Gladius 650 ABS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBenelli Tornado 650 SSuzuki Gladius 650 ABS
Model year19762016
Price
Engine643 cc645 cc
Horsepower45 hp72 hp
Torque64 Nm
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity3.3 L3.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesExpanding brakeDouble disc. Two-piston calipers. ABS.
Rear brakesExpanding brakeSingle disc. Single-piston caliper. ABS.
Tires3.50-18 / 4.00-18 120/70-ZR17 / 160/60-ZR17

Benelli Tornado 650 S vs Suzuki Gladius 650 ABS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Benelli Tornado 650 S and the Suzuki Gladius 650 ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Benelli Tornado 650 S brings 45 hp, while the Suzuki Gladius 650 ABS counters with 72 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: