Naked Motorcycles
2012Suzuki Gladius 400
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The 2012 Suzuki Gladius 400 is a smaller-capacity version of Suzuki's stylish Gladius naked bike. Its 398cc V-twin delivers 41 Nm through a six-speed gearbox, with ABS fitted. A 785 mm seat and 14-litre tank make it easy to manage for newer riders and city use.
- Capacity
- 398.0 ccm
- Engine
- V-Twin, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Wet weight
- 206.0 kg
- Seat height
- 785 mm
- Power
- 55.0 HP (40.5 kW)
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Designed primarily as an agile, fun urban and B-road naked bike rather than a high-speed or long-distance machine.
- Built for
- The V-twin engine gives a torquey, characterful feel with smooth low-to-mid range pull rather than outright top-end thrills.
- Not ideal for
- Not the right choice for riders wanting serious touring range, passenger comfort, or off-road capability.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 398.0 ccm
- Power
- 55.0 HP (40.5 kW)
- Torque
- 41.0 Nm (4.2 kgf-m) @ 8500 RPM
- Engine type
- V-Twin, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.2670 HP/kg (wet)
- Bore x stroke
- 72.0 x 49.0 mm
- Compression
- 11.5:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- Electronic
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Lubrication system
- Wet sump
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Wet multi-plate coil spring
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1455 mm
- Overall length
- 2130 mm
- Overall width
- 760 mm
- Overall height
- 1090 mm
- Seat height
- 785 mm
- Wet weight
- 206.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 14.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 135 mm
- Oil capacity
- 2.00 litres
- Dry weight
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Diamond
- Front suspension
- Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
- Rear suspension
- Link type, coil spring, oil damped, spring preload 7-step adjustable
- Front wheel travel
- 125 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 130 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 26.0°
- Trail
- 106 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc. ABS
- Front brakes diameter
- 290 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 240 mm
- ABS
- Yes
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 160/60-ZR17
Other
- Color options
- Red, white, black
Specs last verified against published sources: .
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2010 | 2012 | 2014 | 2015 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 398 cc | 398 cc | 398 cc | 398 cc | 398 cc |
| Seat height | 785 mm | 785 mm | 785 mm | 785 mm | 785 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 14.5 L | 14 L | 14 L | 14 L | 14 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
Rider Reviews
Common questions
What is the engine size of the Suzuki Gladius 400?
The 2012 Suzuki Gladius 400 has a Capacity of 398.0 ccm (24.29 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Suzuki Gladius 400 have?
The 2012 Suzuki Gladius 400 has a Power of 55.0 HP (40.5 kW).
How many gears does the Suzuki Gladius 400 have?
The 2012 Suzuki Gladius 400 has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Suzuki Gladius 400?
The 2012 Suzuki Gladius 400 has a Torque of 41.0 Nm (4.2 kgf-m or 30.2 ft.lbs) @ 8500 RPM.
How much does the Suzuki Gladius 400 weigh?
The 2012 Suzuki Gladius 400 has a Wet weight of 206.0 kg (454.2 pounds).
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