Sachs Roadster 650 vs Suzuki Gladius 650 ABS (2016)

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

Spec comparison

SpecSachs Roadster 650Suzuki Gladius 650 ABS
Model year20072016
Price
Engine644 cc645 cc
Horsepower72 hp
Torque64 Nm
Weight154 kg
Seat height29 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L3.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discDouble disc. Two-piston calipers. ABS.
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Single-piston caliper. ABS.
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 160/60-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 160/60-ZR17

Sachs Roadster 650 vs Suzuki Gladius 650 ABS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Sachs Roadster 650 and the Suzuki Gladius 650 ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Sachs Roadster 650 brings its published horsepower in a 154 kg package, 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: