THE SUZUKI Gladius is named after an old Roman sword – and it could easily slice its way into the middleweight market.
It's got a cracking good motor, backing up its eagerness with impressive torque that drives you hard out of corners and past cars without worrying too much about revs or ratio. It sounds good too, purring at a steady speed and snarling when you're trying harder. There's plenty for riders of all skill levels to enjoy, including the motor's character, something of a V-twin speciality.
